Significado
Being easy to understand and read.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value 'bespreekbaarheid' (the quality of being able to discuss anything). Being an 'open boek' is often seen as a prerequisite for a healthy, democratic social life. While similar, Flemish culture can be slightly more reserved ('kat uit de boom kijken'). Calling someone an 'open boek' might be a more significant compliment of trust there. In the Surinamese-Dutch community, respect for elders can sometimes mean not being a total 'open boek' to maintain decorum, though this is changing with younger generations. Transparency is a buzzword. Companies often use the 'open boek' metaphor to describe their 'open-door policy' and financial honesty.
Use with 'voor'
To sound more natural, specify who you are an open book for using 'voor' + [person].
Don't say 'geopend'
Even though 'geopend' means 'opened', it sounds like a store that just opened for business. Stick to 'open'.
Significado
Being easy to understand and read.
Use with 'voor'
To sound more natural, specify who you are an open book for using 'voor' + [person].
Don't say 'geopend'
Even though 'geopend' means 'opened', it sounds like a store that just opened for business. Stick to 'open'.
Dutch Directness
Being an 'open boek' is a highly valued trait in the Netherlands; don't be afraid to use it as a compliment!
Ponte a prueba
Vul de juiste woorden in om de zin af te maken.
Mijn broer kan niet liegen; hij is een ___ ___.
The idiom is 'een open boek zijn'.
Wat betekent de zin: 'Zij is een open boek voor mij'?
Kies de beste betekenis.
The idiom refers to emotional transparency and readability.
Maak de dialoog af met de juiste vorm van het idioom.
A: 'Denk je dat de baas boos is?' B: 'Ja, dat zie je toch? Hij ___ ___ ___ ___.'
The verb 'zijn' must be conjugated to 'is' for the third person singular.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'een open boek zijn'?
Kies de meest logische situatie.
The idiom describes honesty and transparency in people.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMijn broer kan niet liegen; hij is een ___ ___.
The idiom is 'een open boek zijn'.
Kies de beste betekenis.
The idiom refers to emotional transparency and readability.
A: 'Denk je dat de baas boos is?' B: 'Ja, dat zie je toch? Hij ___ ___ ___ ___.'
The verb 'zijn' must be conjugated to 'is' for the third person singular.
Kies de meest logische situatie.
The idiom describes honesty and transparency in people.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot really. It's best used for people, their characters, or sometimes a very clear set of accounts/finances.
Usually no, but in a context like poker or high-stakes business, it might imply you are too easy to read.
The opposite is 'een gesloten boek zijn' (to be a closed book).
As an idiom, it is almost always 'een open boek'.
No, the idiom is fixed with 'boek'. Changing it to 'newspaper' (krant) won't be understood.
No, it means your *intentions* and *feelings* are clear, whether you talk a lot or not.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional meeting about transparency.
In Dutch: 'Ik kan je lezen als een open boek.'
Yes, it's very common to describe children because they aren't good at hiding emotions yet.
Not a direct one, but 'je bent zo doorzichtig als dik stront' is a very rude/slang way to say someone is transparent.
Frases relacionadas
het achterste van je tong laten zien
similarTo reveal everything you know or think.
een gesloten boek zijn
contrastTo be mysterious or hard to understand.
geen blad voor de mond nemen
similarTo speak plainly and directly.
iemand kunnen lezen
builds onTo understand someone's thoughts.
