When you're learning Dutch at a B2 level, you're moving beyond basic communication and starting to engage in more nuanced discussions. The verb 'beamen' is a great example of this. It means to agree with or confirm something, often in a formal or emphatic way. You might hear it in a meeting when someone is strongly in agreement with a proposal, or when a speaker wants to emphasize that they concur with a previous statement. It's more formal than just saying 'ja' (yes) or 'mee eens' (agree), and suggests a stronger sense of affirmation or confirmation. Mastering verbs like 'beamen' helps you sound more natural and sophisticated in Dutch conversations.
When you beam with someone or something (iemand of iets beamen), you are expressing agreement or confirmation. It's stronger than just saying 'yes'; it implies a more active endorsement or acknowledgement of what has been said.
You often use 'beamen' when you want to show that you not only understand but also concur with an opinion, statement, or decision. It's a useful word to demonstrate alignment in discussions or to confirm that information is correct.
When you beam something, you're not just saying "yes." You're actively confirming it, often with an element of approval or understanding. Think of it as a stronger form of agreement than simply eens zijn met (to agree with).
For example, if someone says something you completely agree with and want to show you're on the same page, you would use beamen. It implies a shared perspective or a strong affirmation.
You might use it in situations where you're acknowledging a statement as true, or when you're fully endorsing an idea.
§ Understanding 'Beamen'
The Dutch verb 'beamen' translates directly to 'to agree with' or 'to confirm'. It's a useful verb to know when you want to express your affirmation or acknowledge that something is correct. While it might seem straightforward, understanding its nuances and when to use it over other similar words is key to sounding natural in Dutch.
§ How to Use 'Beamen'
'Beamen' is typically used when you are confirming something someone else has said or stated. It's often followed by a direct object, which is the statement or fact you are agreeing with. It's quite common in both formal and informal contexts, making it a versatile word in your vocabulary.
Hij kon de verklaring van de getuige beamen.
He could confirm the witness's statement.
Zij beamde
She agreed that the plan was successful.
§ 'Beamen' vs. Similar Words
Dutch has several words that can express agreement or confirmation, but 'beamen' has its own specific context. Let's look at some alternatives and when to use them.
- Eens zijn met: This phrase literally means 'to be in agreement with'. It's a more general way to express agreement with an opinion, idea, or person.
Ik ben het eens met jouw voorstel.
I agree with your proposal.
While you could say 'Ik beam jouw voorstel', it sounds a bit more formal and implies a direct confirmation of the proposal's validity rather than just agreeing with the idea.
- Bevestigen: This verb means 'to confirm' and is very close to 'beamen'. However, 'bevestigen' is often used for confirming arrangements, appointments, or receipt of something.
Zij heeft de afspraak telefonisch bevestigd.
She confirmed the appointment by phone.
You wouldn't typically use 'beamen' in this context. 'Beamen' is more about confirming the truth or validity of a statement or observation, often something that has been said aloud.
- Instemmen met: This means 'to consent to' or 'to agree to'. It implies giving your approval or permission for something to happen.
De directie stemde in met de wijzigingen.
The management agreed to the changes.
Again, 'beamen' would not be appropriate here. The focus of 'instemmen met' is on granting approval, while 'beamen' focuses on affirming the truth of a statement.
§ When to Choose 'Beamen'
Use 'beamen' when you want to specifically:
- Confirm the truth of a statement.
- Agree with an observation made by someone else.
- Affirm that something is indeed the case.
It's often used when you are directly responding to someone's assertion and endorsing its accuracy. Think of it as saying 'Yes, that's correct' or 'I can vouch for that'.
By understanding these distinctions, you can choose the most appropriate word to express agreement or confirmation in Dutch, enhancing your communication skills significantly.
Guía de pronunciación
- Mispronouncing the 'ea' as a long 'e' sound like in 'team'. In Dutch, 'ea' is typically pronounced as two separate vowel sounds: 'ee' as in 'see' and 'ah' as in 'father'.
Ejemplos por nivel
Ik kan beamen dat het waar is.
I can confirm that it is true.
Modal verb 'kunnen' (can) followed by infinitive 'beamen'.
De docent beaamt de student zijn antwoord.
The teacher agrees with the student's answer.
Present tense, 'beaamt' (agrees/confirms).
Zij bekrachtigde de beslissing, net als ik beamen zou.
She ratified the decision, just as I would confirm it.
Past tense 'bekrachtigde' (ratified); conditional 'zou beamen' (would confirm).
Kunt u beamen dat u dit heeft gezien?
Can you confirm that you saw this?
Question form with modal verb 'kunnen' (can).
Ik moet beamen dat het een goed idee is.
I must agree that it is a good idea.
Modal verb 'moeten' (must) followed by infinitive 'beamen'.
Hij beaamt altijd wat zijn baas zegt.
He always agrees with what his boss says.
Present tense, 'beaamt' (agrees/confirms).
We kunnen de feiten beamen.
We can confirm the facts.
Modal verb 'kunnen' (can) followed by infinitive 'beamen'.
Kunnen jullie beamen dat de vergadering om drie uur begint?
Can you all confirm that the meeting starts at three o'clock?
Question form with plural 'jullie' (you all).
Ik kan die bewering volledig beamen.
I can completely agree with that statement.
Here 'beamen' takes a direct object ('die bewering').
De minister beaamde dat er veranderingen nodig zijn.
The minister confirmed that changes are necessary.
'Beamen' can be followed by 'dat' + a subordinate clause.
Kun je beamen dat dit de juiste procedure is?
Can you confirm that this is the correct procedure?
Used in a question, asking for confirmation.
Zij knikte om zijn woorden te beamen.
She nodded to confirm his words.
Used with 'om te' + infinitive to express purpose.
Hij beaamde stellig dat hij schuldig was.
He firmly confirmed that he was guilty.
Adverb 'stellig' (firmly) modifies 'beamen'.
Iedereen leek zijn voorstel te beamen.
Everyone seemed to agree with his proposal.
Used with 'lijken te' + infinitive.
De feiten beamen zijn verhaal.
The facts confirm his story.
Subject is 'de feiten' (the facts).
Ik kan uit eigen ervaring beamen dat dit werkt.
I can confirm from my own experience that this works.
Phrase 'uit eigen ervaring' (from my own experience) provides context.
De meeste aanwezigen beamen zijn standpunt, wat de besluitvorming vergemakkelijkte.
Most attendees agreed with his viewpoint, which facilitated decision-making.
Here, 'beamen' is used to express agreement with a standpoint.
Zij kon slechts beamen dat de situatie inderdaad complexer was dan aanvankelijk gedacht.
She could only confirm that the situation was indeed more complex than initially thought.
In this sentence, 'beamen' means to confirm a fact.
De getuige beaamde de verklaring van de verdachte, wat leidde tot nieuwe inzichten.
The witness confirmed the suspect's statement, which led to new insights.
Here, 'beamen' is used in a legal context to confirm a statement.
Hij knikte instemmend en leek de strekking van haar woorden volledig te beamen.
He nodded in agreement and seemed to fully endorse the gist of her words.
'Beamen' can also imply endorsing or fully agreeing with something.
Kun je beamen dat de cijfers die in het rapport staan, correct zijn?
Can you confirm that the figures in the report are correct?
This is a direct question asking for confirmation.
De directie beaamde de noodzaak van veranderingen binnen de organisatie.
The board confirmed the necessity of changes within the organization.
Here, 'beamen' is used to confirm the necessity of something.
Zijn reactie was dat hij haar bewering niet kon beamen zonder verdere verificatie.
His reaction was that he could not confirm her assertion without further verification.
This sentence shows 'beamen' in a negative context, indicating inability to confirm.
De docent vroeg de studenten of ze de uitleg konden beamen.
The teacher asked the students if they could confirm the explanation.
A common use in an educational setting, asking for confirmation of understanding.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Dat kan ik alleen maar beamen.
I can only confirm that. (I can only agree with that.)
Hij bekrachtigde het en bekrachtigde het.
He confirmed it and agreed with it. (He endorsed it and confirmed it.)
Ik kan niet beamen wat je zegt.
I cannot confirm what you are saying. (I cannot agree with what you are saying.)
Ze beaamde zijn verhaal volledig.
She completely confirmed his story. (She fully agreed with his account.)
Kun je dit beamen?
Can you confirm this? (Can you agree with this?)
Hij knikte instemmend om mijn suggestie te beamen.
He nodded in agreement to confirm my suggestion. (He nodded affirmatively to agree with my suggestion.)
De directie beaamde de noodzaak van verandering.
The management confirmed the necessity of change. (The management agreed with the need for change.)
Ik wil graag beamen dat de service uitstekend was.
I would like to confirm that the service was excellent. (I would like to agree that the service was excellent.)
De getuige beaamde de verklaring van de verdachte niet.
The witness did not confirm the suspect's statement. (The witness did not agree with the suspect's statement.)
We kunnen de conclusie van het rapport beamen.
We can confirm the conclusion of the report. (We can agree with the report's conclusion.)
Se confunde a menudo con
While 'beamen' means to agree, it's specifically about agreeing with the *truth* of a statement or what someone has said, rather than agreeing to a proposal or plan.
Similar to 'bevestigen', but 'beamen' is typically used for confirming spoken statements or existing facts, often in response to someone else's assertion.
'Affirm' is a good synonym for 'beamen', but 'beamen' carries a slightly more conversational and direct tone in Dutch, often used to simply say 'yes, that's right' or 'I agree with what you just said'.
Modismos y expresiones
"Het beamen van een voorstel"
Agreeing to a proposal
Na een lange discussie konden we allemaal het voorstel beamen. (After a long discussion, we could all agree to the proposal.)
neutral"Iemand beamen in zijn mening"
To agree with someone's opinion
Ik kan je volkomen beamen in die mening. (I can completely agree with your opinion on that.)
neutral"Een verklaring beamen"
To confirm a statement
De getuige kon de verklaring van de verdachte beamen. (The witness could confirm the suspect's statement.)
formal"Dat kan ik alleen maar beamen"
I can only confirm that
Het was een geweldige reis. Dat kan ik alleen maar beamen! (It was a great trip. I can only confirm that!)
neutral"Zijn standpunt beamen"
To endorse one's viewpoint
De minister wilde het standpunt van de oppositie niet beamen. (The minister did not want to endorse the opposition's viewpoint.)
formal"Beamen dat iets waar is"
To confirm that something is true
De feiten beamen dat de theorie juist is. (The facts confirm that the theory is correct.)
neutral"Een gerucht beamen"
To confirm a rumor
Niemand wilde het gerucht officieel beamen. (No one wanted to officially confirm the rumor.)
neutral"Beamen met een knikje"
To confirm with a nod
Hij bekrachtigde zijn antwoord door het te beamen met een knikje. (He affirmed his answer by confirming it with a nod.)
neutral"Een getuigenis beamen"
To corroborate a testimony
De andere getuigen konden zijn getuigenis beamen. (The other witnesses could corroborate his testimony.)
formal"Beamen wat er gezegd is"
To agree with what has been said
Ik kan alleen maar beamen wat er net gezegd is over de situatie. (I can only agree with what has just been said about the situation.)
neutralFácil de confundir
Often used interchangeably with 'beamen' but has a slightly different nuance.
'Instemmen' means to agree with a proposal, plan, or opinion, often implying a more active consent or approval. 'Beamen' is more about confirming the truth of a statement or acknowledging something someone said.
Ik stem in met jouw voorstel. (I agree with your proposal.)
Similar to 'instemmen' and can sometimes be used where 'beamen' might fit, but again, the focus is different.
'Akkoord gaan' means to agree, often in the sense of reaching an accord or coming to an understanding. It can be used for agreements, contracts, or terms. 'Beamen' is specifically about confirming a statement.
We zijn akkoord gegaan met de voorwaarden. (We have agreed to the terms.)
Directly translates to 'confirm,' which is a key part of 'beamen's' definition.
'Bevestigen' is a broader term for confirming something, like a reservation, an appointment, or a fact. 'Beamen' specifically refers to confirming or agreeing with *what someone has said* or a statement.
Kunt u de afspraak bevestigen? (Can you confirm the appointment?)
Means to endorse or subscribe to, which can feel like agreeing.
'Onderschrijven' means to endorse, support, or subscribe to an idea, statement, or policy, often implying a deeper level of commitment or belief. 'Beamen' is a more straightforward acknowledgment of a statement's truth.
Ik onderschrijf de doelstellingen van dit project. (I endorse the objectives of this project.)
Can be confused due to its meaning of granting permission or agreeing.
'Toestemmen' means to give permission or consent. While it involves agreement, it's specifically about allowing something to happen. 'Beamen' is about acknowledging the truth of a statement.
De ouders stemden toe in het huwelijk. (The parents consented to the marriage.)
Cómo usarlo
Beamen is a versatile verb used to express agreement or confirmation. It can be used in formal and informal contexts. Think of it as a more emphatic 'yes' or 'I agree.' It's often used when someone has stated something, and you want to confirm that you share that opinion or that what they said is true.
Beamen can also be used to confirm a statement or a fact. For example, if someone asks 'Is dit de juiste weg?' (Is this the correct way?), you could respond with 'Ik beam dat' (I confirm that) if it is indeed the correct way.
A common mistake for English speakers is to directly translate 'agree' with 'eens zijn met.' While 'eens zijn met' is correct for 'to agree with,' beamen carries a slightly different nuance of actively confirming or affirming. Do not confuse beamen with 'instemmen met,' which means 'to assent to' or 'to concur with,' often implying a more formal or official agreement.
Another mistake is using beamen when a simple 'ja' (yes) or 'klopt' (that's right) would suffice. Beamen is stronger and implies a more deliberate confirmation. For example, if someone says 'Het is koud vandaag,' you wouldn't typically respond with 'Ik beam dat.' A simple 'Ja, dat klopt' would be more natural.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
In a meeting, agreeing with a colleague's point.
- Ik kan dat beamen.
- Dat kan ik volledig beamen.
- Mee eens, ik kan dat beamen.
Confirming information someone just stated.
- Ja, dat klopt, dat kan ik beamen.
- Je hebt gelijk, ik kan dat beamen.
- Inderdaad, ik kan dat beamen.
Confirming a negative statement, e.g., 'It wasn't easy'.
- Nee, het was zeker niet gemakkelijk, dat kan ik beamen.
- Het was een uitdaging, dat kan ik beamen.
- Zeker, geen makkelijke opgave, dat kan ik beamen.
Supporting a friend's experience or opinion.
- Dat herken ik, dat kan ik beamen.
- Jouw ervaring is de mijne ook, dat kan ik beamen.
- Ik sta volledig achter wat je zegt, ik kan dat beamen.
A general statement of agreement or confirmation.
- Absoluut, ik kan dat beamen.
- Zonder twijfel, ik kan dat beamen.
- Precies, ik kan dat beamen.
Inicios de conversación
"Heb je ooit iets moeten beamen waar je het eigenlijk niet mee eens was? (Have you ever had to agree with something you actually didn't agree with?)"
"Wanneer is het belangrijk om iemands verhaal te beamen? (When is it important to confirm someone's story?)"
"Is het soms moeilijk om iets te beamen als je de details niet kent? (Is it sometimes difficult to confirm something if you don't know the details?)"
"Wat is een voorbeeld van iets dat je onmiddellijk zou beamen? (What's an example of something you would immediately confirm?)"
"Hoe kun je 'beamen' op een beleefde manier gebruiken in een formele setting? (How can you use 'beamen' politely in a formal setting?)"
Temas para diario
Beschrijf een situatie waarin je iets moest beamen dat een grote impact had. (Describe a situation where you had to confirm something that had a big impact.)
Reflecteer op een moment waarop iemand jouw bewering beaamde. Hoe voelde dat? (Reflect on a moment when someone confirmed your assertion. How did that feel?)
Schrijf over een keer dat je weigerde iets te beamen en waarom. (Write about a time you refused to confirm something and why.)
Denk na over het verschil tussen 'mee eens zijn' en 'beamen'. Geef voorbeelden. (Think about the difference between 'agreeing' and 'confirming'. Give examples.)
Stel je voor dat je een getuige bent in een rechtszaak. Wat zou je wel en niet kunnen beamen? (Imagine you are a witness in a courtroom. What would you and wouldn't you be able to confirm?)
Ponte a prueba 60 preguntas
Ik zal je helpen. Wil je dat ___?
'Beamen' means to agree with or confirm. In this context, it asks if you want to confirm the help.
De leraar vroeg de studenten of ze het antwoord konden ___.
The teacher is asking the students to confirm or agree with the answer.
Kun je ___ dat de deur op slot is?
Here, 'beamen' means to confirm that the door is locked.
Hij wilde het niet ___ dat hij fout zat.
He did not want to confirm or agree that he was wrong.
We moeten dit plan allemaal ___.
We all need to agree with or confirm this plan.
Zij kon zijn woorden niet ___.
She could not agree with or confirm his words.
Welk woord betekent 'to agree'?
Het woord 'beamen' betekent 'to agree with or confirm something'.
De leraar vraagt of je akkoord gaat. Je zegt: 'Ja, ik _____ dit.'
Je gebruikt 'beamen' om aan te geven dat je akkoord gaat.
Als iemand iets zegt en jij bent het ermee eens, dan kun je het ____.
'Beamen' betekent 'to agree with or confirm something'.
Als je 'beamen' zegt, ben je het oneens.
Als je 'beamen' zegt, ben je het eens met wat er gezegd wordt.
Het woord 'beamen' gebruik je om iets te bevestigen.
'Beamen' betekent 'to agree with or confirm something'.
Je kunt 'beamen' gebruiken als je iets niet begrijpt.
'Beamen' gebruik je om aan te geven dat je akkoord gaat of iets bevestigt, niet als je iets niet begrijpt.
This sentence means 'I say yes.'
This sentence means 'That is good.'
This sentence means 'Do you agree with me?'
Which word is an antonym for 'beamen'?
'Ontkennen' means to deny, which is the opposite of agreeing or confirming.
Choose the correct sentence: Zij ___ de beslissing.
For 'zij' (she) in the past tense, the correct form of 'beamen' is 'beamde'.
What is the present tense form for 'ik' (I)?
The present tense for 'ik' (I) with 'beamen' is 'ik beam'.
You can use 'beamen' when you want to express disagreement.
'Beamen' means to agree or confirm, so it cannot be used to express disagreement.
'Beamen' is typically used in formal contexts.
'Beamen' often carries a slightly more formal tone than simpler words for agreeing.
The past participle of 'beamen' is 'gebeamd'.
The past participle of regular verbs in Dutch often starts with 'ge-' and ends with '-d' or '-t'. For 'beamen', it's 'gebeamd'.
Listen for 'beam' and think about agreement.
The teacher is confirming something.
Someone is asking for confirmation.
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Ik beam dat het zo is.
Focus: beamen
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Zij beaamt altijd wat ik zeg.
Focus: beaamt
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Wij beamen de beslissing van de groep.
Focus: beamen
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Welke zin gebruikt 'beamen' correct?
'Beamen' betekent instemmen of bevestigen. In deze zin bevestigt zij de afspraak.
Wat is het dichtstbijzijnde synoniem voor 'beamen' in de context van 'een verklaring beamen'?
Wanneer je een verklaring beaamt, verifieer je deze, je bevestigt dat het klopt.
In welke situatie zou je 'beamen' gebruiken?
'Beamen' wordt gebruikt om instemming of bevestiging te uiten.
Als iemand zegt 'Ik kan zijn argumenten beamen', betekent dit dat die persoon het oneens is met de argumenten.
Integendeel, het betekent dat de persoon de argumenten onderschrijft of ermee instemt.
Je kunt 'beamen' gebruiken wanneer je een document officieel bevestigt.
'Beamen' kan zeker gebruikt worden in de context van officiële bevestiging of instemming met documenten of verklaringen.
De zin 'De minister beaamde de wet' betekent dat de minister de wet heeft afgewezen.
Als de minister de wet 'beaamt', betekent dit dat hij of zij de wet goedkeurt of bevestigt, niet afwijst.
De voorzitter vroeg de leden om de notulen van de vergadering te ___. (The chairman asked the members to ___ the minutes of the meeting.)
'Beamen' means to agree with or confirm, which fits the context of approving meeting minutes. The other options mean to contest or question.
Zij kon zijn bewering volledig ___ na het zien van het bewijsmateriaal. (She could completely ___ his claim after seeing the evidence.)
To 'beamen' someone's claim means to confirm it. The other options imply disagreement or rejection.
De getuige weigerde de verklaring van de aanklager te ___, omdat deze niet overeenkwam met haar herinnering. (The witness refused to ___ the prosecutor's statement, as it didn't match her recollection.)
Here, 'beamen' means to agree with or confirm. The witness is refusing to do so. 'Tegenwerpen' means to object, which is a stronger action than simply not agreeing.
Na een lange discussie konden alle partijen de voorgestelde oplossing uiteindelijk ___. (After a long discussion, all parties could finally ___ the proposed solution.)
To 'beamen' the solution means to agree with it. The other options are about rejecting or changing it.
De expert werd gevraagd om de authenticiteit van het kunstwerk te ___. (The expert was asked to ___ the authenticity of the artwork.)
An expert would 'beamen' or confirm the authenticity. The other words suggest doubt or underestimation.
Hij kon alleen maar ___ wat zijn collega eerder had gezegd over de projectplanning. (He could only ___ what his colleague had said earlier about the project planning.)
To 'beamen' what someone said means to agree with it. 'Aanvullen' means to complement, 'tegenspreken' means to contradict, and 'corrigeren' means to correct.
The correct order is 'Hij zei mijn verzoek te beamen' (He said he would agree to my request). 'Hij' (He) is the subject, 'zei' (said) is the verb, followed by the object 'mijn verzoek' (my request) and then the infinitive phrase 'te beamen' (to agree to).
The correct order is 'Iedereen kon een voorstel beamen dat' (Everyone could agree to a proposal that...). 'Iedereen' (Everyone) is the subject, 'kon' (could) is the modal verb, 'een voorstel' (a proposal) is the direct object, 'beamen' (agree to) is the main verb, and 'dat' (that) introduces a subordinate clause.
The correct order is 'De wetenschap lijkt haar uitspraken te beamen' (Science seems to confirm her statements). 'De wetenschap' (Science) is the subject, 'lijkt' (seems) is the verb, 'haar uitspraken' (her statements) is the object, and 'te beamen' (to confirm) is the infinitive phrase.
Welke zin gebruikt 'beamen' correct in de betekenis van instemmen?
'Beamen' in deze context betekent instemmen of bevestigen. De andere opties gebruiken het werkwoord incorrect.
Wat is een synoniem voor 'beamen' in de context van een discussie?
Bevestigen betekent ook instemmen met iets of iets voor waar aannemen, wat dicht bij de betekenis van 'beamen' ligt.
Kies de zin waarin 'beamen' gepast is voor een formele situatie.
'Beamen' wordt vaak gebruikt in formele contexten, vooral wanneer het gaat om het bevestigen van feiten of conclusies.
Als je iets 'beamet', ben je het ermee oneens.
'Beamen' betekent juist instemmen of bevestigen, dus je bent het er dan mee eens.
De zin 'De politicus beamde de persconferentie' is een correct gebruik van het woord 'beamen'.
'Beamen' wordt gebruikt om instemming of bevestiging van een standpunt of feit uit te drukken, niet van een evenement. De politicus kan 'tijdens' of 'op' de persconferentie iets beamen.
Je kunt 'beamen' gebruiken wanneer je de juistheid van een bewering erkent.
Dit is precies waar 'beamen' voor staat: het erkennen of bevestigen van de waarheid of juistheid van iets.
The board of directors fully agreed with the new strategy, leading to unanimous approval.
Despite external criticism, the minister continued to confirm the necessity of the reforms.
Her non-verbal communication seemed to fully confirm her colleague's words.
Read this aloud:
Kunt u beamen dat alle gegevens correct zijn ingevoerd?
Focus: beamen, correct
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De recente onderzoeksresultaten lijken de hypothese van de wetenschappers te beamen.
Focus: beamen, hypothese
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Ik kan alleen maar beamen dat de situatie complexer is dan het op het eerste gezicht lijkt.
Focus: beamen, complexer
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