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At the A1 level, you might not use 'beoordelen' yourself very often, as it is a bit complex. However, you might see it on websites or apps. Think of it as 'giving stars' to something. When you see 'Beoordeel ons' on a receipt or an app, it means 'Rate us.' At this stage, just remember that 'beoordelen' is about saying if something is good or bad. You can use simpler words like 'vinden' or 'goed/slecht' for now. For example, instead of saying 'Ik beoordeel dit eten als goed,' you would just say 'Ik vind dit eten lekker.' If you do see the word, look for context clues like stars or grades to help you understand that an evaluation is happening.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'beoordelen' in simple contexts, especially when talking about school or work. You should know that it is a verb and that it describes the action of a teacher or a boss. For example, 'De leraar beoordeelt mijn huiswerk' (The teacher grades my homework). You might also use it when shopping online to understand what 'beoordelingen' (reviews) are. You should be able to recognize the past tense 'beoordeelde' in simple stories. It is important to start distinguishing it from 'vinden'. While 'vinden' is just your opinion, 'beoordelen' feels a bit more like a 'test' or a 'check'.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'beoordelen' accurately in various professional and social situations. You should be comfortable with the preposition 'op' (Wij beoordelen u op uw resultaten). You understand that this word implies a level of objectivity and criteria. You can use it to talk about evaluating risks, assessing a situation, or reviewing a book. You should also be careful not to confuse it with 'veroordelen' (to condemn). At this level, you can participate in a 'beoordelingsgesprek' at work and understand the feedback being given. You are also beginning to use the noun form 'beoordeling' (evaluation/grade) frequently in your writing.

At the B2 level, 'beoordelen' becomes a tool for nuanced discussion. You can use it to describe complex processes, such as how a government evaluates a new policy or how a psychologist assesses a patient. You are familiar with the passive voice ('Het wordt beoordeeld') and can use it to sound more professional. You also understand the nuances between 'beoordelen', 'evalueren', and 'keuren'. You can write a review (recensie) where you 'beoordeelt' different aspects of a performance or product. Your vocabulary is rich enough to use related terms like 'onbevooroordeeld' (unbiased) to describe a fair judgment.

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At the C1 level, you use 'beoordelen' with precision in academic and professional contexts. You understand the subtle implications of the word—how it suggests authority and the application of a specific framework. You can discuss the ethics of 'beoordelen' in society, such as algorithmic bias in automated assessments. You are comfortable with idiomatic expressions and can use the word in abstract ways, such as 'het beoordelen van morele dilemma's'. Your use of the word is seamless, and you can switch between synonyms like 'taxeren', 'wegen', or 'analyseren' depending on the exact nuance you wish to convey.

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At the C2 level, you have a native-like command of 'beoordelen'. You can use it in highly specialized fields, from legal theory to literary criticism. You understand its historical etymology and how it relates to the concept of 'oordeel' in Dutch philosophy. You can play with the word in creative writing or use it to dismantle complex arguments in a debate. You recognize the word in all its forms, including rare archaic uses or highly technical legal jargon. For you, 'beoordelen' is not just a verb; it is a concept that you can manipulate to express the finest shades of human thought and evaluation.

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A versatile Dutch verb meaning to evaluate, judge, or assess based on criteria.
Commonly used in professional, academic, and online review contexts.
A weak verb: beoordeelt (present), beoordeelde (past), beoordeeld (participle).
Essential for expressing objective opinions and providing structured feedback.

The Dutch verb beoordelen is a fundamental word used when someone forms an opinion, evaluates a situation, or assigns a value to something based on specific criteria. In its essence, it translates to 'to judge,' 'to assess,' or 'to evaluate.' Unlike its cousin 'veroordelen' (to condemn), 'beoordelen' is usually neutral or constructive. You will encounter this word in academic settings when a professor grades an essay, in the workplace during annual performance reviews, and in everyday life when you are asked what you think of a new restaurant or a movie.

Professional Context: In a business environment, managers use this word to describe the process of looking at an employee's output. It implies a systematic approach rather than just a gut feeling. For example, 'Het functioneren wordt jaarlijks beoordeeld' (Performance is assessed annually).

De jury zal de kandidaten op hun creativiteit beoordelen.

Beyond formal evaluations, 'beoordelen' is used in legal contexts where a judge examines evidence, or in medical contexts where a doctor evaluates a patient's symptoms. It suggests a mental process of weighing pros and cons. When you are 'beoordelen'-ing something, you are looking at the facts and coming to a conclusion. This makes the word slightly more formal than 'vinden' (to find/think), which is more subjective and personal.

Subjective vs. Objective: While 'vinden' is about personal taste ('Ik vind dit lekker'), 'beoordelen' implies a standard. If you judge a competition, you don't just say what you like; you follow the rules of the competition to reach a fair verdict.

Het is lastig om deze situatie van een afstand te beoordelen.

In the digital age, 'beoordelen' is also the word for 'reviewing' products online. When you leave a five-star rating on a website, you are 'beoordelen' the product. It is a versatile verb that bridges the gap between casual opinion and professional audit. Whether it is a teacher checking homework, a critic reviewing art, or a friend asking for your take on a situation, this word is the go-to choice for the act of evaluation.

Grammar Note: It is a transitive verb, meaning it always takes a direct object. You 'beoordeelt' *something* or *someone*.

Hoe zou jij mijn vooruitgang beoordelen?

Using 'beoordelen' correctly requires understanding its sentence structure. It typically follows the pattern: [Subject] + [Conjugated Verb] + [Object] + (Criteria). For example, 'De docent beoordeelt de toets' (The teacher assesses the test). When you want to specify the criteria, you often use the preposition 'op' (on/by). 'Wij beoordelen de sollicitanten op hun ervaring' (We judge the applicants on their experience).

Passive Construction: In formal Dutch, the passive voice is very common with this verb. 'Het plan werd positief beoordeeld' (The plan was evaluated positively). This shifts the focus from who did the judging to the result of the judgment itself.

Je moet een boek niet op zijn kaft beoordelen.

The verb is 'zwak' (weak), meaning it follows the standard rules for conjugation: ik beoordeel, jij beoordeelt, wij beoordelen. The past tense is 'beoordeelde' and the past participle is 'beoordeeld'. Because it starts with the prefix 'be-', it does not get an extra 'ge-' in the past participle. This is a common point of confusion for learners who might try to say 'gebeoordeeld,' which is incorrect.

Modal Verbs: When combined with 'kunnen' (can) or 'moeten' (must), the infinitive moves to the end of the sentence. 'Kun je dit even beoordelen?' (Can you assess this for a moment?).

De kwaliteit van het water wordt dagelijks beoordeeld.

In more advanced usage, you might see it used reflexively or in complex nominalizations like 'beoordelingsvermogen' (judgment capability). However, for B1 learners, focusing on the simple transitive use is most effective. Always remember to ask yourself: *What* is being judged and *who* is doing the judging? This clarity will help you place the word correctly in the Dutch SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) structure used in subordinate clauses.

'Beoordelen' is a word that permeates Dutch society, reflecting the culture's emphasis on transparency and structured feedback. You will hear it most frequently in educational and professional settings. In schools, students often ask, 'Hoe is mijn werk beoordeeld?' (How was my work graded?). In the workplace, the 'beoordelingsgesprek' (performance review) is a standard annual event that every Dutch employee knows and sometimes dreads.

In the Media: News reports often use this word when discussing government policies or judicial decisions. A reporter might say, 'De commissie zal het nieuwe wetsvoorstel beoordelen' (The committee will evaluate the new bill).

De consumentenbond heeft deze wasmachines kritisch beoordeeld.

On television, especially in talent shows like 'The Voice of Holland' or cooking competitions, the word 'beoordelen' is used constantly to describe the judges' actions. The audience waits for the 'oordeel' (judgment) after the performance has been 'beoordeeld'. It is also very common in online shopping. Websites like Bol.com or Coolblue ask users to 'beoordeel dit product' (rate this product), often accompanied by a star rating system.

Daily Life: Even in social situations, though less formal, someone might say, 'Ik kan dat niet beoordelen' to politely decline giving an opinion on a topic they don't know enough about. It sounds more considered and objective than just saying 'Ik weet het niet'.

Kunt u mijn situatie objectief beoordelen?

The most frequent mistake learners make is confusing 'beoordelen' with 'veroordelen'. While they look similar, their meanings are vastly different. 'Beoordelen' is to evaluate or judge a quality (neutral), while 'veroordelen' is to condemn or sentence someone (negative). If you say 'De leraar heeft mijn huiswerk veroordeeld,' you are saying the teacher condemned your homework to a life of misery, rather than just grading it!

Past Participle Error: Another common error is adding 'ge-' to the past participle. Because the verb already has the unstressed prefix 'be-', the past participle is simply 'beoordeeld'. Say 'Ik heb het beoordeeld', NOT 'Ik heb het gebeoordeeld'.

Fout: De rechter zal de dief beoordelen tot een boete. (Correct: veroordelen)

Usage of prepositions can also be tricky. Learners often use 'over' because they think of 'an opinion about'. However, you 'beoordeelt iets' (direct object) or 'beoordeelt iemand OP iets' (judges someone ON something). Avoid saying 'beoordelen over'. If you want to use 'over', use the verb 'oordelen' (without the 'be-'), as in 'oordelen over een situatie'.

Pronunciation Pitfall: The stress is on the second syllable 'oor'. Many English speakers accidentally stress the 'be-' or the end. It should be be-OOR-de-len.

Zorg dat je objectief blijft als je anderen beoordeelt.

Dutch has several words that touch upon the concept of evaluation. Choosing the right one depends on the level of formality and the specific context. 'Evalueren' is a direct synonym but is much more academic or corporate. You evaluate a project or a policy. 'Beoordelen' is more versatile and can be used for both a school essay and a person's character.

Beoordelen vs. Vinden: 'Vinden' is subjective: 'Ik vind dit mooi.' 'Beoordelen' is more objective: 'De expert beoordeelt dit schilderij als een origineel.'
Beoordelen vs. Schatten: 'Schatten' means to estimate, usually numerical values like distance, weight, or price. 'Beoordelen' is about quality and merit.

In plaats van te beoordelen, kun je ook gewoon luisteren.

Another alternative is 'keuren', which often refers to a physical inspection, like a car inspection (APK-keuring) or inspecting meat. 'Beoordelen' is more mental. Then there is 'waarderen', which can mean 'to appreciate' but also 'to value' or 'to appraise'. If you appreciate someone's help, use 'waarderen'. If you are grading their performance, use 'beoordelen'. Understanding these nuances will make your Dutch sound much more natural and precise.

Synonym Table: Evalueren (Formal), Keuren (Inspection), Oordelen (General judgment), Vinden (Opinion).

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The root 'deel' (part/share) in 'oordeel' suggests that a judgment was originally a 'sharing out' of what was right or wrong.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /bəˈoːrdeːlə(n)/

US /bəˈoʊrdeɪlən/

Second syllable (be-OOR-de-len)

Reimt sich auf

oordelen voordelen verdeel spelen delen helen stelen velen

Häufige Fehler

Stressing the first syllable 'be'.
Pronouncing the 'oo' like the 'oo' in 'food' (it should be like 'o' in 'go').
Adding a 'ge-' prefix in the past participle.
Omitting the 'n' at the end in casual speech (which is normal, but should be known).
Confusing the 'd' and 't' sounds at the end of 'beoordeeld'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize in context once you know 'oordeel'.

Schreiben 4/5

Tricky past participle (no 'ge-') and 'd/t' endings.

Sprechen 3/5

Stress placement is key.

Hören 3/5

Clear pronunciation usually, but prefixes can blur.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

vinden goed slecht mening kijken

Als Nächstes lernen

veroordelen waarderen evalueren criterium feedback

Fortgeschritten

taxeren arbitreren falsificeren sanctioneren valideren

Wichtige Grammatik

Prefixes and Past Participles

Verbs starting with be-, ge-, er-, her-, ont-, ver- do not add 'ge-' in the past participle. (beoordeeld)

Weak Verb Past Tense

Stem (beoordeel) + -de because 'l' is not in 't kofschip. (beoordeelde)

Transitive Verbs

Beoordelen requires a direct object. You cannot just 'beoordelen'; you must beoordelen *something*.

Prepositional Objects

Using 'op' to indicate the basis of judgment. 'Beoordelen op inhoud'.

Word Order in Subordinate Clauses

In a 'dat' clause, the verb moves to the end. 'Ik vind dat hij het goed beoordeelt.'

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Beoordeel dit product.

Rate this product.

Imperative form.

Ik beoordeel de film.

I am judging the movie.

Present tense, 1st person.

De leraar beoordeelt ons.

The teacher is assessing us.

Present tense, 3rd person.

Kun je dit beoordelen?

Can you judge this?

Question with modal verb 'kunnen'.

Wij beoordelen de foto.

We are judging the photo.

Present tense, plural.

Beoordeel je mij?

Are you judging me?

Inversion in question.

Het is goed beoordeeld.

It is rated well.

Passive present with 'is'.

Zij beoordelen het eten.

They are judging the food.

Present tense, 3rd person plural.

De juf beoordeelt mijn tekening.

The teacher (female) is grading my drawing.

Subject-Verb-Object structure.

Hoe beoordeel je dit boek?

How do you rate this book?

Interrogative sentence.

Hij beoordeelde de situatie snel.

He assessed the situation quickly.

Past tense (o-v-t).

Wij hebben het plan beoordeeld.

We have evaluated the plan.

Present perfect (v-t-t).

Je moet niet te snel beoordelen.

You shouldn't judge too quickly.

Negative with modal verb 'moeten'.

De jury beoordeelt de dansers.

The jury is judging the dancers.

Collective noun 'jury' takes singular verb.

Ik wil graag je werk beoordelen.

I would like to assess your work.

Infinitive at the end.

Het werk is slecht beoordeeld.

The work was poorly rated.

Adverb 'slecht' modifying the participle.

De commissie zal de aanvragen beoordelen op basis van kwaliteit.

The committee will evaluate the applications based on quality.

Future tense with 'zullen'.

Het is lastig om iemands karakter te beoordelen.

It is difficult to judge someone's character.

Infinitive construction with 'om...te'.

Hoe wordt mijn prestatie beoordeeld?

How is my performance being assessed?

Passive voice question.

De arts moet de ernst van de wond beoordelen.

The doctor must assess the severity of the wound.

Noun phrase as object.

We moeten de risico's eerst goed beoordelen.

We must first assess the risks properly.

Adverb 'eerst' and 'goed' placement.

De klanten beoordelen de service als uitstekend.

The customers rate the service as excellent.

Using 'als' to specify the result.

Ik vind het moeilijk om hem objectief te beoordelen.

I find it hard to judge him objectively.

Adverb 'objectief' modifying the verb.

Heeft de inspectie de school al beoordeeld?

Has the inspection already assessed the school?

Perfect tense with 'al'.

De rechtbank zal de bewijslast opnieuw beoordelen.

The court will re-evaluate the burden of proof.

Legal terminology.

Het is belangrijk om projecten tussentijds te beoordelen.

It is important to evaluate projects in the interim.

Adverb 'tussentijds'.

Men beoordeelt succes vaak aan de hand van rijkdom.

People often judge success by means of wealth.

Using 'men' for general 'one/people'.

De manager beoordeelde haar inzet als zeer positief.

The manager assessed her effort as very positive.

Past tense with description.

Zonder alle feiten kunnen we dit niet beoordelen.

Without all the facts, we cannot judge this.

Condition 'zonder' at start.

De kwaliteit van de zorg wordt streng beoordeeld.

The quality of care is strictly assessed.

Passive voice with adverb.

Hij heeft het vermogen om situaties snel te beoordelen.

He has the ability to assess situations quickly.

Noun 'vermogen' followed by infinitive.

Hoe beoordeelt u de huidige economische situatie?

How do you assess the current economic situation?

Formal address 'u'.

De ethische implicaties moeten zorgvuldig worden beoordeeld.

The ethical implications must be carefully assessed.

Passive with modal and adverb.

Het is onmogelijk om de impact van deze crisis nu al te beoordelen.

It is impossible to assess the impact of this crisis already.

Complex infinitive clause.

De deskundigen beoordelen de authenticiteit van het document.

The experts are assessing the authenticity of the document.

Specific academic noun 'authenticiteit'.

Kritisch beoordelen is een essentiële vaardigheid in het hoger onderwijs.

Critical assessment is an essential skill in higher education.

Gerund-like use of infinitive as subject.

Men moet waken voor het te snel beoordelen van anderen.

One must guard against judging others too quickly.

Fixed expression 'waken voor'.

De software is ontworpen om data-integriteit te beoordelen.

The software is designed to assess data integrity.

Technical context.

Het beleid wordt beoordeeld op de effectiviteit op lange termijn.

The policy is evaluated on its long-term effectiveness.

Prepositional phrase 'op lange termijn'.

Zij beoordeelden het voorstel als zijnde onvoldoende onderbouwd.

They assessed the proposal as being insufficiently substantiated.

Formal 'als zijnde' construction.

De filosoof poogde de menselijke moraal te beoordelen buiten de religieuze kaders.

The philosopher attempted to assess human morality outside of religious frameworks.

Literary style.

Het vermogen om kunst esthetisch te beoordelen vereist jarenlange studie.

The ability to assess art aesthetically requires years of study.

Abstract noun usage.

In dit essay zal ik de sociaaleconomische gevolgen van de industriële revolutie beoordelen.

In this essay, I will evaluate the socio-economic consequences of the Industrial Revolution.

Academic introduction.

De validiteit van het onderzoek werd door vakgenoten kritisch beoordeeld.

The validity of the research was critically assessed by peers.

Peer review context.

Men kan de complexiteit van dit vraagstuk nauwelijks overschatten, laat staan beoordelen.

One can hardly overestimate the complexity of this issue, let alone assess it.

Rhetorical 'laat staan'.

De rechter diende de proportionaliteit van de maatregel te beoordelen.

The judge had to assess the proportionality of the measure.

Legal 'dienen te' (had to).

Een onbevooroordeelde blik is noodzakelijk om dergelijke conflicten te beoordelen.

An unbiased gaze is necessary to assess such conflicts.

Adjective 'onbevooroordeeld' related to 'oordeel'.

Het werk wordt beoordeeld op zijn intrinsieke waarde.

The work is judged on its intrinsic value.

Philosophical nuance.

Häufige Kollokationen

streng beoordelen

positief beoordelen

negatief beoordelen

objectief beoordelen

kritisch beoordelen

op waarde beoordelen

iemand beoordelen op

een situatie beoordelen

prestaties beoordelen

een product beoordelen

Häufige Phrasen

Niet te vroeg beoordelen.

— Don't jump to conclusions or judge too soon.

Wacht even met je mening, niet te vroeg beoordelen.

Hoe zou je dat beoordelen?

— Asking for someone's professional or considered opinion.

Jij bent de expert, hoe zou je dat beoordelen?

Ik kan dat niet beoordelen.

— A polite way to say you don't have enough knowledge to give an opinion.

Ik was er niet bij, dus ik kan dat niet beoordelen.

Iemand op zijn daden beoordelen.

— To judge someone by what they do rather than what they say.

Woorden zijn makkelijk, je moet iemand op zijn daden beoordelen.

Een boek op zijn kaft beoordelen.

— To judge something solely by its outward appearance.

Doe dat niet, je moet een boek nooit op zijn kaft beoordelen.

Streng maar rechtvaardig beoordelen.

— To judge strictly but fairly.

De scheidsrechter beoordeelt streng maar rechtvaardig.

De situatie verkeerd beoordelen.

— To misread or misjudge a situation.

Ik heb de situatie helaas verkeerd beoordeeld.

Iets naar behoren beoordelen.

— To judge something properly or as it should be.

We hebben tijd nodig om dit naar behoren te beoordelen.

Beoordeeld worden door vakgenoten.

— To be peer-reviewed or judged by colleagues.

Zijn onderzoek werd door vakgenoten beoordeeld.

Vrij om te beoordelen.

— Having the freedom or authority to make a judgment.

U bent vrij om de kwaliteit zelf te beoordelen.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

beoordelen vs veroordelen

Means to condemn or sentence. 'De rechter veroordeelt de dief' vs 'De leraar beoordeelt de toets'.

beoordelen vs oordelen

More general, often used with 'over'. 'Beoordelen' is more specific to an object/person.

beoordelen vs waarderen

Means to appreciate or to value financially. 'Beoordelen' is about quality/merit.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"Iemand op zijn blauwe ogen beoordelen"

— To judge/trust someone based on their appearance or without proof.

Ik kan je niet zomaar op je blauwe ogen beoordelen; ik heb feiten nodig.

informal

"De kat uit de boom kijken"

— To wait and see how a situation develops before judging or acting.

Hij beoordeelt de nieuwe collega nog niet, hij kijkt eerst de kat uit de boom.

informal

"Met twee maten meten"

— To use double standards when judging something.

Je beoordeelt haar strenger dan hem; je meet met twee maten.

neutral

"Een oordeel vellen"

— To pass judgment (often used for formal decisions).

De rechter zal morgen een oordeel vellen over de zaak.

formal

"Iets in de waagschaal leggen"

— To put something at risk during an evaluation or decision.

Bij het beoordelen van dit plan leggen we onze reputatie in de waagschaal.

neutral

"De spijker op de kop slaan"

— To judge or describe something exactly right.

Jouw beoordeling slaat de spijker op de kop.

informal

"Iemand de maat nemen"

— To judge someone critically, often comparing them to oneself.

Het is makkelijk om anderen de maat te nemen.

neutral

"Door de mand vallen"

— To fail an evaluation or be revealed as a fraud.

Bij het beoordelen van zijn kennis viel hij al snel door de mand.

informal

"Het kaf van het koren scheiden"

— To separate the good from the bad during assessment.

We moeten bij deze sollicitanten het kaf van het koren scheiden.

neutral

"Een oogje in het zeil houden"

— To keep an eye on things, a form of informal monitoring/assessing.

Ik zal de voortgang beoordelen door een oogje in het zeil te houden.

informal

Leicht verwechselbar

beoordelen vs veroordelen

Similar prefix and root.

Veroordelen is negative (condemn/sentence); beoordelen is neutral (evaluate).

De leraar beoordeelt mijn fouten, maar hij veroordeelt me niet.

beoordelen vs keuren

Both involve checking quality.

Keuren is usually physical/technical (meat, cars); beoordelen is mental/qualitative (essays, behavior).

De monteur keurt de auto, de baas beoordeelt de monteur.

beoordelen vs evalueren

Synonyms.

Evalueren is more formal and often refers to a process or project; beoordelen is for individual items or people.

We evalueren het jaar, maar ik beoordeel jouw prestatie.

beoordelen vs schatten

Both involve making a guess/judgment.

Schatten is for numbers/amounts (distance, price); beoordelen is for quality.

Ik schat dat het tien euro kost, maar ik beoordeel de kwaliteit als laag.

beoordelen vs vinden

Both express opinions.

Vinden is subjective and personal; beoordelen implies a standard or criteria.

Ik vind de film leuk, maar de criticus beoordeelt hem als slecht.

Satzmuster

Ik beoordeel [object].

Ik beoordeel de foto.

Hoe beoordeel je [object]?

Hoe beoordeel je dit plan?

De [subject] beoordeelt [object] op [criteria].

De leraar beoordeelt de toets op spelling.

[Object] wordt [adverb] beoordeeld.

Het project wordt positief beoordeeld.

Het is moeilijk om [object] te beoordelen.

Het is moeilijk om dit risico te beoordelen.

Men dient [object] kritisch te beoordelen.

Men dient de bronnen kritisch te beoordelen.

Bij het beoordelen van [object] moet men...

Bij het beoordelen van kunst moet men openstaan voor emotie.

Zij beoordeelden het als zijnde [adjective].

Zij beoordeelden het als zijnde onacceptabel.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

beoordeling (evaluation)

oordeel (judgment)

beoordelaar (assessor)

veroordeling (conviction)

vooroordeel (prejudice)

Verben

oordelen (to judge)

veroordelen (to condemn)

veroordelen (to sentence)

herbeoordelen (to re-evaluate)

Adjektive

beoordelend (evaluative)

oordeelkundig (judicious)

onbevooroordeeld (unbiased)

bevooroordeeld (biased)

Verwandt

waarde (value)

kritiek (criticism)

norm (standard)

criterium (criterion)

analyse (analysis)

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frequency

Very high in professional and educational settings.

Häufige Fehler

Ik heb het gebeoordeeld. → Ik heb het beoordeeld.
Verbs with 'be-' do not take 'ge-' in the past participle.
De rechter beoordeelt de dief tot de gevangenis. → De rechter veroordeelt de dief tot de gevangenis.
Beoordelen is for evaluation; veroordelen is for sentencing.
Ik beoordeel over dit boek. → Ik beoordeel dit boek.
Beoordelen is transitive and takes a direct object, not 'over'.
Hij is streng beoordeelt. → Hij is streng beoordeeld.
In the passive voice, you use the past participle (ending in 'd'), not the present tense (ending in 't').
Ik beoordeel je voor je werk. → Ik beoordeel je op je werk.
The correct preposition for criteria is 'op', not 'voor'.

Tipps

No 'ge-' in Participle

Always remember that 'beoordelen' starts with 'be-', so the past participle is 'beoordeeld'. Adding 'ge-' is a very common learner error.

Be vs Ver

Beoordelen (evaluate) is neutral. Veroordelen (condemn) is negative. Don't mix them up in a professional setting!

Use 'op' for criteria

When you want to say *what* you are looking at to make your judgment, use 'op'. 'Ik beoordeel je op je inzet' (I judge you on your effort).

Stress the OOR

Focus your energy on the second syllable. be-OOR-de-len. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

Formal vs Informal

Use 'vinden' with friends and 'beoordelen' in more serious or structured environments.

Passive Voice

In reports, use 'wordt beoordeeld' to sound more objective. 'De resultaten worden beoordeeld door experts.'

Context Clues

If you hear 'cijfer' (grade) or 'sterren' (stars), 'beoordelen' is almost certainly the verb being used.

Directness

Dutch 'beoordelingen' can be very direct. Don't take a 'negatieve beoordeling' too personally; it's often meant as constructive feedback.

The 'Ordeal'

Remember: A judgment is like an 'ordeal' (be-OOR-de-len).

Online Shopping

Look for the button 'Schrijf een beoordeling' on Dutch webshops to practice reading evaluations.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'be-OR-deal'. When you 'beoordelen' someone, you are putting them through the 'ordeal' of being judged (even if it's a nice judgment!).

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a judge's gavel hitting a table, but instead of a criminal, there is a school essay or a delicious cake on the table.

Word Web

toets cijfer mening jury expert kwaliteit rapport feedback

Herausforderung

Try to write three sentences about how you would 'beoordelen' your favorite Dutch snack.

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Dutch word 'oordeel' (judgment), which comes from Middle Dutch 'ordel'. The prefix 'be-' is used here to make the verb transitive and focused on an object.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To share out or distribute a verdict.

Germanic (cognate with German 'beurteilen').

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful when 'beoordelen'-ing people personally; the Dutch value honesty but also professionalism.

In English, 'to judge' can sound harsh or moralistic. In Dutch, 'beoordelen' is often purely functional and neutral.

The TV show 'Heel Holland Bakt' (The Great Dutch Bake Off) uses this word constantly. Dutch legal documents regarding the 'Hoge Raad' (Supreme Court). Consumer safety reports from the 'Consumentenbond'.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Education

toets beoordelen
cijfer geven
feedback ontvangen
werk nakijken

Work

functioneringsgesprek
jaarlijkse beoordeling
prestaties meten
doelen behalen

Shopping

recensie schrijven
sterren geven
ervaring delen
product reviewen

Legal/Official

bewijs beoordelen
aanvraag bekijken
besluit nemen
wet toetsen

Art/Culture

film beoordelen
boekrecensie
tentoonstelling bezoeken
stijl analyseren

Gesprächseinstiege

"Hoe zou jij de huidige politieke situatie in Nederland beoordelen?"

"Word je op je werk regelmatig beoordeeld door je manager?"

"Vind je het lastig om kunstwerken te beoordelen als je de artiest niet kent?"

"Op welke criteria beoordeel jij een goed restaurant?"

"Hoe beoordeel je jouw eigen voortgang met de Nederlandse taal tot nu toe?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Schrijf over een keer dat je je onrechtvaardig beoordeeld voelde op school of werk.

Beoordeel je favoriete boek van het afgelopen jaar. Waarom geef je het deze score?

Hoe belangrijk is het voor jou om door anderen positief beoordeeld te worden?

Beoordeel een recente beslissing die je hebt genomen. Was het de juiste keuze?

Denk je dat computers in de toekomst leraren kunnen vervangen bij het beoordelen van werk?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

No, while common in schools, it is used for any evaluation, from a movie review to a risk assessment in business.

'Beoordelen' is transitive and focuses on an object ('Ik beoordeel de film'). 'Oordelen' is more general and often used with 'over' ('Ik oordeel over de situatie').

In Dutch, verbs starting with 'be-' (and other unstressed prefixes) do not get an extra 'ge-' in the past participle.

Yes, but usually it refers to their performance or a specific trait rather than their entire existence, which would be 'oordelen over iemand'.

It is a weak verb. Past: beoordeelde. Participle: beoordeeld.

The most common preposition is 'op' to indicate criteria: 'Beoordelen op kwaliteit'.

The noun is 'beoordeling' or 'recensie'. The verb is 'beoordelen' or 'een recensie schrijven'.

Yes, judges 'beoordelen' evidence and cases to reach a verdict.

'Beoordeelt' is present tense (he/she/it). 'Beoordeeld' is the past participle used with 'hebben' or 'worden'.

It is a formal annual performance review between an employee and their manager.

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