Significado
The smallest amount necessary.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (being down-to-earth). Using 'zo min mogelijk' reflects a desire to avoid exaggeration and stay practical. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common, but might be used in more polite, indirect requests compared to the direct Dutch style. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used but often co-exists with Sranan Tongo expressions for 'small amounts' like 'pikinso'. In Dutch business, 'zo min mogelijk' is often a positive attribute of a process, meaning it is 'lean' and without waste.
Use it for 'Dieting'
When ordering food, 'zo min mogelijk' is the most polite way to ask for less of an ingredient without sounding like a picky eater.
Don't say 'zo minder'
This is the most common error. Always use 'min' or 'weinig' after 'zo'.
Significado
The smallest amount necessary.
Use it for 'Dieting'
When ordering food, 'zo min mogelijk' is the most polite way to ask for less of an ingredient without sounding like a picky eater.
Don't say 'zo minder'
This is the most common error. Always use 'min' or 'weinig' after 'zo'.
The 'Nuchter' factor
Using this phrase makes you sound very Dutch and practical. It shows you value efficiency.
Sustainability
This is the #1 phrase for talking about green living and reducing waste.
Ponte a prueba
Vul de juiste woorden in om de zin af te maken.
Ik probeer in de supermarkt ___ ___ ___ plastic te kopen.
'Zo min mogelijk' is the standard phrase for 'as little as possible'.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
A: Hij praat zo minder mogelijk. B: Hij praat zo min mogelijk. C: Hij praat zo min als mogelijk.
B is correct because it uses the root 'min' and omits the unnecessary 'als'.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Hoeveel suiker wil je? B: Doe maar ___ ___ ___, ik ben op dieet.
Since the person is on a diet, they want the smallest amount possible.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'zo min mogelijk'?
Situatie: Je wilt je ecologische voetafdruk verkleinen.
To reduce your footprint, you want to minimize flying.
Combineer de Nederlandse zin met de Engelse vertaling.
1. Zo min mogelijk risico. 2. Zo min mogelijk tijd. 3. Zo min mogelijk geld.
Matching the nouns (risico, tijd, geld) to their English equivalents.
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Ayudas visuales
Min vs. Veel
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosIk probeer in de supermarkt ___ ___ ___ plastic te kopen.
'Zo min mogelijk' is the standard phrase for 'as little as possible'.
A: Hij praat zo minder mogelijk. B: Hij praat zo min mogelijk. C: Hij praat zo min als mogelijk.
B is correct because it uses the root 'min' and omits the unnecessary 'als'.
A: Hoeveel suiker wil je? B: Doe maar ___ ___ ___, ik ben op dieet.
Since the person is on a diet, they want the smallest amount possible.
Situatie: Je wilt je ecologische voetafdruk verkleinen.
To reduce your footprint, you want to minimize flying.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matching the nouns (risico, tijd, geld) to their English equivalents.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business report.
Yes, but be careful. 'Zo min mogelijk mensen' can sound like you don't like people.
They are mostly the same, but 'min' feels slightly more focused on the 'minimum' limit.
Yes, 'min' also means 'minus' in math, which helps you remember it means 'less'.
No, just say 'zo min mogelijk'. Adding 'als ik kan' is redundant in Dutch.
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used throughout the Dutch-speaking world.
That would be 'zo veel mogelijk'.
Yes, e.g., 'Zo min mogelijk suiker, dat is mijn doel.'
In this phrase, it acts as an adverbial quantifier.
Very common, especially regarding budget cuts or reducing emissions.
Frases relacionadas
zo weinig mogelijk
synonymAs little as possible.
zo veel mogelijk
contrastAs much as possible.
ten minste
similarAt least.
op z'n minst
similarAt the very least.
zo snel mogelijk
builds onAs fast as possible.
