C1 verb Formal and informal. Widely used in various contexts without being overly formal or informal.

improviseren

/ˌɪm.proː.viˈzeː.rə(n)/

Ejemplos

1

De muzikant moest improviseren toen zijn bladmuziek wegwaaide.

The musician had to improvise when his sheet music blew away.

2

We moesten improviseren voor het avondeten omdat de supermarkt gesloten was.

We had to improvise for dinner because the supermarket was closed.

3

Een goede spreker kan improviseren als er onverwachte vragen komen.

A good speaker can improvise when unexpected questions arise.

4

Kinderen zijn vaak goed in improviseren tijdens het spelen.

Children are often good at improvising during play.

5

Bij theater improviseert men vaak scènes op basis van suggesties uit het publiek.

In theater, scenes are often improvised based on suggestions from the audience.

Colocaciones comunes

vrij improviseren (to improvise freely)
muziek improviseren (to improvise music)
een maaltijd improviseren (to improvise a meal)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

Often followed by 'met' (with) when specifying what is being used to improvise, or 'voor' (for) when specifying the purpose. Example: 'improviseren met beschikbare middelen' (to improvise with available resources).

Errores comunes

Confusing it with 'repeteren' (to rehearse) which is the opposite.
Incorrectly using it when 'aanpassen' (to adapt) or 'oplossen' (to solve) would be more appropriate.

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Origen de la palabra

From French 'improviser', from Latin 'imprōvīsus' meaning 'unforeseen'.

Contexto cultural

The concept of improvisation is valued in Dutch culture, especially in creative fields like jazz music, theater, and sometimes even in problem-solving in daily life, reflecting a pragmatic and adaptable approach.

Truco para recordar

Think of 'improv' comedy – they make things up on the spot, just like 'improviseren'.

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Yes, it generally implies creating or performing something spontaneously, without prior planning.

While often neutral, it can sometimes imply a lack of proper planning, leading to suboptimal results, e.g., 'Ze moesten improviseren, wat resulteerde in een chaotische presentatie.' (They had to improvise, which resulted in a chaotic presentation.)

'Improviseren' specifically means to create something new on the spot. 'Aanpassen' means to modify something existing to fit new circumstances.

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