C1 verb Generally formal to semi-formal, depending on the context. It can be used in both everyday conversations and more structured debates or legal proceedings.

pleiten

/ˈplɛitən/

Beispiele

1

De advocaat zal pleiten voor de onschuld van zijn cliënt.

The lawyer will argue for his client's innocence.

2

Zij pleitte hartstochtelijk voor betere arbeidsomstandigheden.

She passionately argued for better working conditions.

3

De politicus probeerde te pleiten voor zijn nieuwe beleid.

The politician tried to advocate for his new policy.

4

Het is belangrijk om te pleiten voor wat je gelooft.

It is important to argue for what you believe in.

5

Ze pleitten ervoor om de wet te wijzigen.

They pleaded for the law to be changed.

Häufige Kollokationen

pleiten voor gerechtigheid (to argue for justice)
pleiten voor een compromis (to argue for a compromise)
pleiten voor verandering (to argue for change)

How to Use It

Nutzungshinweise

'Pleiten' is often followed by 'voor' (for) or 'tegen' (against) to specify the stance being taken. It can also be used with 'dat' followed by a clause to express what is being argued for.

Häufige Fehler

Confusing 'pleiten' with simply 'discussing'. 'Pleiten' implies making a case or advocating, not just talking about something.
Incorrectly using prepositions; remember 'pleiten voor' (to argue for) and 'pleiten tegen' (to argue against).

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Wortherkunft

From Middle Dutch 'pleiten', from Old French 'plaider', ultimately from Latin 'placitum' (a decree, an opinion). Related to English 'plead'.

Kultureller Kontext

In Dutch culture, 'pleiten' is a fundamental concept in legal and political discourse, emphasizing the importance of clear argumentation and advocacy in public life.

Merkhilfe

Visualize a lawyer 'pleading' a case in court. 'Pleiten' sounds a lot like 'plead' and shares the core meaning of making a strong argument for something.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

3 Fragen

While 'pleiten' generally means to argue in favor, it can be used neutrally depending on the cause being argued for. For example, 'pleiten voor oorlog' (to argue for war) would be negative.

'Pleiten' can be used more generally to argue or plead, while 'bepleiten' specifically means to advocate for something or someone, often with a slightly more formal tone.

No, while it is common in legal or political contexts, you can also 'pleiten' for something in a more informal discussion, like 'pleiten voor een extra vakantiedag' (to argue for an extra vacation day).

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