A2 Collocation Neutral

Een mening geven

To give an opinion

Significado

Expressing one's thoughts.

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Contexto cultural

Directness is valued. Giving an opinion is seen as being helpful. Slightly more reserved than the Netherlands, but still values input. Opinions must be supported by evidence. Giving an opinion is a sign of engagement.

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Be direct

Don't be afraid to use this phrase. Dutch people appreciate directness.

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Don't use 'van'

Always use 'over' when talking about the topic of your opinion.

Significado

Expressing one's thoughts.

💡

Be direct

Don't be afraid to use this phrase. Dutch people appreciate directness.

⚠️

Don't use 'van'

Always use 'over' when talking about the topic of your opinion.

🎯

Add a reason

Always follow up your opinion with 'omdat...' (because).

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct verb.

Ik ____ mijn mening over de film.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: geef

The standard collocation is 'een mening geven'.

Choose the correct preposition.

Ik geef mijn mening ____ dit boek.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: over

We use 'over' to indicate the subject of the opinion.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English meaning.

Match: 'Ik geef mijn mening'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I give my opinion

The phrase literally translates to 'I give my opinion'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Wat vind je van het voorstel? B: ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ik geef mijn mening: het is goed.

This is the most natural way to respond.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Ik ____ mijn mening over de film.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: geef

The standard collocation is 'een mening geven'.

Choose the correct preposition. Choose A2

Ik geef mijn mening ____ dit boek.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: over

We use 'over' to indicate the subject of the opinion.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I give my opinion

The phrase literally translates to 'I give my opinion'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Wat vind je van het voorstel? B: ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ik geef mijn mening: het is goed.

This is the most natural way to respond.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

12 preguntas

No, in the Netherlands it is expected.

You can, but 'geven' is the standard collocation.

Use 'Ik wens mijn mening te uiten'.

You can say 'Ik heb er geen mening over'.

Yes, it takes 'de'.

Yes, it is perfectly fine in professional emails.

'Vinden' is the verb for 'to think/find', 'mening geven' is the noun phrase for 'to give an opinion'.

Yes, it's very common.

Yes, it shows you have a critical mind.

Yes, 'meningen'.

Yes, very often.

Say 'Wat is jouw mening?'

Frases relacionadas

🔗

Een mening hebben

similar

To have an opinion

🔗

Naar mijn mening

builds on

In my opinion

🔗

Een standpunt innemen

specialized form

To take a stance

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Je mening uiten

synonym

To express your opinion

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