Significado
Enduring a difficult situation.
Contexto cultural
Dutch doctors are famous for their 'wait and see' approach. If you have a minor ailment, they often suggest taking a paracetamol and 'even doorbijten' rather than prescribing antibiotics. In the Netherlands, people cycle in all weather conditions. 'Even doorbijten' is the unofficial motto of anyone cycling against a strong headwind (tegenwind) on their way to work. The Dutch value efficiency. 'Even doorbijten' is often used to signal that a meeting should end soon or that a task should be finished quickly so everyone can go home. The historical influence of Calvinism in the Netherlands has left a legacy of valuing hard work and sober endurance. Complaining is often seen as 'unproductive'.
The power of 'even'
Always include 'even'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker and softens the sentiment.
Don't be a 'zeurpiet'
If someone tells you to 'even doorbijten', they are subtly telling you to stop complaining and finish the task.
Significado
Enduring a difficult situation.
The power of 'even'
Always include 'even'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker and softens the sentiment.
Don't be a 'zeurpiet'
If someone tells you to 'even doorbijten', they are subtly telling you to stop complaining and finish the task.
Use it in the gym
It's the perfect phrase to use with your Dutch gym buddy during their last set.
Ponte a prueba
Vul de juiste vorm van 'doorbijten' in.
Gisteren was de training erg zwaar, maar ik heb toch ____.
The perfect tense of 'doorbijten' is 'hebben doorgebeten'.
In welke situatie is 'even doorbijten' het meest gepast?
Kies de beste situatie:
'Even doorbijten' is for temporary, manageable tasks that require a final push.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Ik kan niet meer, deze berg is te steil!' B: 'Kom op, we zijn er bijna! ____!'
This is a classic situation for encouragement during physical effort.
Match de zin aan de context.
Zin: 'Het is even doorbijten met de verbouwing, maar het wordt prachtig.'
Renovations are temporary hardships that lead to a good result.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosGisteren was de training erg zwaar, maar ik heb toch ____.
The perfect tense of 'doorbijten' is 'hebben doorgebeten'.
Kies de beste situatie:
'Even doorbijten' is for temporary, manageable tasks that require a final push.
A: 'Ik kan niet meer, deze berg is te steil!' B: 'Kom op, we zijn er bijna! ____!'
This is a classic situation for encouragement during physical effort.
Zin: 'Het is even doorbijten met de verbouwing, maar het wordt prachtig.'
Renovations are temporary hardships that lead to a good result.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasNot usually, but it can be if the other person is genuinely suffering. It's meant to be encouraging, not dismissive.
Yes, but usually for a specific phase of it. For a 4-year degree, you'd say 'volhouden'. For the final exam week, you'd say 'even doorbijten'.
It is 'beet door' (singular) or 'beten door' (plural). Example: 'Ik beet gisteren even door.'
You can say 'het doorbijten', but it's more common to use the verb phrase.
In an imperative, yes: 'Doorbijten even!' but 'Even doorbijten!' is much more natural.
Yes, Flemish speakers use it as well, though they might also use 'tanden bijten'.
No, it's more often about boredom, fatigue, or lack of motivation.
Absolutely. It's a great way to self-motivate: 'Kom op [Name], even doorbijten!'
Frases relacionadas
Tanden op elkaar
synonymTo put your teeth together.
De laatste loodjes
similarThe last lead weights.
Afzien
specialized formTo suffer through intense physical effort.
Volhouden
similarTo keep holding on / to persevere.
De schouders eronder zetten
builds onTo put your shoulders under it.
