Significado
Asking about aims.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch are very direct. Asking 'Wat is je doel?' in a meeting is not seen as aggressive but as a way to ensure everyone's time is being used efficiently. Flemish speakers might use 'Wat is de bedoeling?' slightly more often than 'Wat is je doel?' in social contexts, as it sounds a bit softer. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more rhythmic, and 'doel' is often used in the context of community and family progress. The concept of 'SMART doelen' (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) is ubiquitous in Dutch offices.
Use 'Jouw' for Emphasis
If you want to emphasize that you are asking about *their* specific goal compared to others, use 'Wat is JOUW doel?'
Don't use with 'Wie'
Never say 'Wie is je doel?' unless you are an assassin looking for a person. For objectives, always use 'Wat'.
Significado
Asking about aims.
Use 'Jouw' for Emphasis
If you want to emphasize that you are asking about *their* specific goal compared to others, use 'Wat is JOUW doel?'
Don't use with 'Wie'
Never say 'Wie is je doel?' unless you are an assassin looking for a person. For objectives, always use 'Wat'.
The 'SMART' connection
In Dutch business, people love 'SMART doelen'. Mentioning this will make you sound very professional.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word.
Wat ___ je doel voor dit jaar?
The subject 'je doel' is singular, so we use the third-person singular of 'zijn', which is 'is'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the formal version of 'Wat is je doel?'
'Uw' is the formal possessive pronoun in Dutch.
Match the context with the appropriate goal.
Match the following:
These are logical pairings of contexts and goals.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik ga elke dag naar de sportschool. B: Oh echt? ___?
B is asking about the reason/objective for the daily gym visits.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosWat ___ je doel voor dit jaar?
The subject 'je doel' is singular, so we use the third-person singular of 'zijn', which is 'is'.
Choose the formal version of 'Wat is je doel?'
'Uw' is the formal possessive pronoun in Dutch.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are logical pairings of contexts and goals.
A: Ik ga elke dag naar de sportschool. B: Oh echt? ___?
B is asking about the reason/objective for the daily gym visits.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, 'het doel' is the physical goal post. However, a 'goal' (the point scored) is 'het doelpunt'.
In Dutch culture, no. It is seen as clear and helpful. In other cultures, you might want to soften it with 'Mag ik vragen...'.
'Doel' is general and common. 'Doelstelling' is more formal and often used in reports or official plans.
You say 'Mijn doel is...' followed by an infinitive with 'om te' or a noun. E.g., 'Mijn doel is om te winnen.'
Frases relacionadas
Wat wil je bereiken?
synonymWhat do you want to achieve?
Wat is de bedoeling?
similarWhat is the intention?
Het doel heiligt de middelen
builds onThe end justifies the means.
Doelgericht te werk gaan
specialized formTo work in a goal-oriented way.
