Significado
Progressing correctly.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a staple of the 'Poldermodel'. It allows politicians to agree that they are moving forward without having to agree on the final destination. Used identically to the Netherlands, though Flemish speakers might occasionally use 'een stap in de goeie richting' in slightly more formal contexts than the Dutch. Dutch managers use this to give 'soft' criticism. It means 'you are doing better, but you are not there yet'. In international companies in the Randstad, this phrase is often translated literally into English ('a step in the right direction') by Dutch employees.
Use it for encouragement
It's a great way to motivate someone who is struggling. It acknowledges their effort without putting pressure on them to be perfect.
Don't forget the 'e'
Saying 'in de goed richting' sounds very non-native. Always add the 'e' to 'goede'.
Significado
Progressing correctly.
Use it for encouragement
It's a great way to motivate someone who is struggling. It acknowledges their effort without putting pressure on them to be perfect.
Don't forget the 'e'
Saying 'in de goed richting' sounds very non-native. Always add the 'e' to 'goede'.
Combine with 'zetten'
Using the verb 'zetten' (to set/take) makes you sound much more advanced than just using 'zijn' (to be).
The 'Polder' vibe
Use this phrase in business meetings to show you are a team player who values incremental progress.
Ponte a prueba
Vul het juiste voorzetsel in.
Dit nieuwe plan is een stap ___ de goede richting.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'in'.
Kies de juiste vorm van het bijvoeglijk naamwoord.
Het is een stap in de ___ richting.
'Richting' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
In welke situatie gebruik je deze zin?
Iemand is gestopt met roken.
Stopping smoking is positive progress.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Ik heb eindelijk een afspraak gemaakt bij de tandarts. B: ___
Making a dentist appointment is a positive first step for health.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDit nieuwe plan is een stap ___ de goede richting.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'in'.
Het is een stap in de ___ richting.
'Richting' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
Iemand is gestopt met roken.
Stopping smoking is positive progress.
A: Ik heb eindelijk een afspraak gemaakt bij de tandarts. B: ___
Making a dentist appointment is a positive first step for health.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, that is grammatically incorrect in Dutch. You must use 'in'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
The opposite is 'een stap in de verkeerde richting' (a step in the wrong direction).
Yes, but only in informal, spoken Dutch. In writing, always use 'goede'.
Yes, it is a 'de-word', which is why we say 'de goede richting'.
Yes, you can add adjectives like 'grote' (big), 'kleine' (small), or 'belangrijke' (important) before 'stap'.
No, it specifically implies that the goal is NOT yet reached, but you are on the way.
You can, but people will likely think you are being funny or metaphorical.
Yes, it is perfectly standard in Flemish Dutch as well.
Prepositions are often arbitrary in idioms. In Dutch, you are 'in' a direction, not 'on' it.
Frases relacionadas
een stap vooruit
synonymA step forward.
de eerste stap zetten
builds onTo take the first step.
stap voor stap
similarStep by step.
een stap in de verkeerde richting
contrastA step in the wrong direction.
mijlenver verwijderd zijn
contrastTo be miles away.
