Significado
Personal preference varies.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value 'directheid' (directness), but they also value 'tolerantie' (tolerance). This phrase is the bridge between the two. It allows someone to be honest about their dislike while showing they tolerate your choice. In Flanders, people are generally less direct than in the Netherlands. They might use this phrase even more frequently to avoid any hint of conflict or rudeness. In Surinamese Dutch, food is a central part of culture. This phrase is often used when discussing the 'authenticity' or spice level of a dish, acknowledging that everyone's palate is different. In the world of Dutch Design (minimalist, experimental), this phrase is often used by critics to describe works that are polarizing or 'avant-garde'.
The Diplomatic Shield
Use this phrase when you want to stop an argument about something subjective without hurting anyone's feelings.
Don't use for facts
Never use this for objective truths. Saying '2+2=5 is a matter of taste' will make you sound very strange.
Significado
Personal preference varies.
The Diplomatic Shield
Use this phrase when you want to stop an argument about something subjective without hurting anyone's feelings.
Don't use for facts
Never use this for objective truths. Saying '2+2=5 is a matter of taste' will make you sound very strange.
Add 'Uiteindelijk'
Adding 'uiteindelijk' (ultimately) at the start makes you sound much more like a native speaker: 'Uiteindelijk is het een kwestie van smaak.'
Ponte a prueba
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in om de zin af te maken.
Ik vind die film niet leuk, maar het is een ______ van ______.
The correct fixed expression is 'kwestie van smaak' without an article.
Welke reactie is het meest beleefd als je iemands interieur niet mooi vindt?
A: 'Wat vind je van mijn nieuwe paarse bank?'
This response acknowledges your own opinion while remaining diplomatic.
Maak de dialoog af met de juiste vorm van de uitdrukking.
Sanne: 'Ik hou echt van haring met slagroom!' Mark: 'Echt? Dat vind ik vies, maar ja, ...'
All these variations are appropriate to express that preferences differ.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'het is een kwestie van smaak'?
Match de situatie met de uitdrukking.
Fashion is subjective, making it a perfect context for this phrase.
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Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Kwestie van Smaak'
Food
- • Pizza toppings
- • Spiciness
- • Coriander
Art
- • Modern art
- • Colors
- • Sculptures
Lifestyle
- • Furniture
- • Fashion
- • Music
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIk vind die film niet leuk, maar het is een ______ van ______.
The correct fixed expression is 'kwestie van smaak' without an article.
A: 'Wat vind je van mijn nieuwe paarse bank?'
This response acknowledges your own opinion while remaining diplomatic.
Sanne: 'Ik hou echt van haring met slagroom!' Mark: 'Echt? Dat vind ik vies, maar ja, ...'
All these variations are appropriate to express that preferences differ.
Match de situatie met de uitdrukking.
Fashion is subjective, making it a perfect context for this phrase.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, it is actually very polite. it acknowledges that your opinion is not the only valid one.
It's better to say 'smaakkwestie' as one word, but 'kwestie van smaak' is much more natural.
The latter is a formal proverb. 'Kwestie van smaak' is used more in everyday conversation.
Yes, it is very common for music, movies, and art.
Yes, in this expression, 'smaak' is always singular.
Frases relacionadas
Over smaak valt niet te twisten
synonymThere is no accounting for taste.
Ieder zijn ding
similarTo each their own.
Smaken verschillen
synonymTastes differ.
Een kwestie van tijd
builds onA matter of time.
