Significado
Doing something incorrectly in a major way.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch are known for 'bespreekbaarheid'—the idea that everything should be openly discussed. Admitting a 'grote fout' is often seen as a sign of maturity rather than weakness. Flemish culture can be slightly more indirect than Northern Dutch culture, but 'een grote fout' is still the standard term. They might use 'een flater' more often in social contexts. In modern Dutch tech startups, 'fail fast' is a popular motto. They often say 'fouten maken mag' (it's okay to make mistakes), as long as they aren't 'grote fouten' that sink the company. Dutch schools focus on 'foutenanalyse.' Students are encouraged to look at their 'grote fouten' in tests to understand their thinking process.
The 'Maken' Rule
Always remember: you MAKE a mistake in Dutch. If you say 'doen', people will understand, but it sounds very non-native.
Don't over-apologize
While 'een grote fout' is good for apologies, using it for small things makes you look insecure. Save it for real problems.
Significado
Doing something incorrectly in a major way.
The 'Maken' Rule
Always remember: you MAKE a mistake in Dutch. If you say 'doen', people will understand, but it sounds very non-native.
Don't over-apologize
While 'een grote fout' is good for apologies, using it for small things makes you look insecure. Save it for real problems.
Use 'Foutje'
If you want to be charming about a small mistake, say 'Foutje, bedankt!' (Little mistake, thanks!)—it's a famous Dutch catchphrase from a commercial.
Ponte a prueba
Vul het juiste werkwoord in (tegenwoordige tijd).
Ik ______ een grote fout.
In Dutch, you always 'make' (maken) a mistake.
Kies de juiste vorm van het bijvoeglijk naamwoord.
Dat was een ______ fout.
'Fout' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Waarom ben je zo verdrietig? B: Ik heb een ______ ______ ______ op mijn werk.
The present perfect 'heb gemaakt' is needed here.
Welke zin past bij de situatie: Je hebt per ongeluk de verkeerde e-mail naar je baas gestuurd.
Situatie: Verkeerde e-mail naar de baas.
Sending a wrong email to a boss is a significant error.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Fout vs. Vergissing
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIk ______ een grote fout.
In Dutch, you always 'make' (maken) a mistake.
Dat was een ______ fout.
'Fout' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
A: Waarom ben je zo verdrietig? B: Ik heb een ______ ______ ______ op mijn werk.
The present perfect 'heb gemaakt' is needed here.
Situatie: Verkeerde e-mail naar de baas.
Sending a wrong email to a boss is a significant error.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes! 'Een dikke fout' is a more informal, emphatic way to say a big mistake. It's like saying 'a fat mistake'.
Yes, 'fout' always implies something is incorrect or wrong. However, the act of making one can be seen as a learning opportunity.
'Fout' is the noun/adjective for general use. 'Foutief' is more formal and usually means 'incorrect' (e.g., 'foutieve informatie').
You can say 'Het is mijn fout' or 'Mijn excuses, ik heb een fout gemaakt'.
Usually no. For a typo, use 'typefout' or 'schrijffout'. A 'grote fout' implies something more serious.
Yes, but it is more formal than 'maken'. You'll see 'begaan' in books or news reports.
It's a very formal way to say a 'huge/capital mistake', often used in finance or law.
You can say 'Ik heb een denkfout gemaakt'.
Yes, they share the same Latin root 'fallere'.
Yes, 'Het was een grote fout om met jou te gaan daten' is a very harsh but correct sentence.
The plural is 'grote fouten'.
Younger people often use 'fail' or 'blunder'.
Frases relacionadas
een blunder
synonymA stupid, embarrassing mistake.
een vergissing
similarA misunderstanding or oversight.
een misstap
similarA false step or moral lapse.
een kapitale fout
specialized formA major, very costly error.
een foutje
contrastA small, trivial mistake.
