Significado
Something that requires a lot of work.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people are very direct about work. If they say it's a 'flinke klus', they mean it. In Belgium, they might use 'een hele boterham' to mean the same thing. In a professional setting, it's a polite way to say 'this will take a lot of time'. Used among friends to bond over shared difficult tasks.
Use 'echt'
Add 'echt' to emphasize the size: 'Het is echt een flinke klus.'
Be realistic
Dutch people appreciate it when you admit a task is big; it shows you are realistic.
Significado
Something that requires a lot of work.
Use 'echt'
Add 'echt' to emphasize the size: 'Het is echt een flinke klus.'
Be realistic
Dutch people appreciate it when you admit a task is big; it shows you are realistic.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct phrase.
De hele zolder opruimen is ____.
'Een flinke klus' is the correct idiomatic expression.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The other options have article or diminutive errors.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You have to paint the whole house.
Painting a house is a large task.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosDe hele zolder opruimen is ____.
'Een flinke klus' is the correct idiomatic expression.
Choose the correct sentence.
The other options have article or diminutive errors.
You have to paint the whole house.
Painting a house is a large task.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, it shows you can assess the scope of a project.
No, it's a neutral, descriptive phrase.
Frases relacionadas
Een hele klus
synonymA big job
Een flinke kluif
similarA tough job
Aan de bak
builds onTo get to work
De handen uit de mouwen steken
builds onTo roll up sleeves
