معنی
Being naturally cautious of claims.
زمینه فرهنگی
Skepticism is deeply tied to 'nuchterheid'. Being too enthusiastic or 'over the top' is often met with this phrase as a way to bring people back to reality. While used in Flanders, the tone might be slightly more formal. Flemish people might use 'argwaan' (suspicion) more often in informal settings, but 'scepsis' remains the intellectual standard. In Dutch universities, this phrase is almost a requirement. Students are graded on their ability to demonstrate 'een gezonde dosis scepsis' towards their own sources. In Dutch boardrooms, expressing skepticism is not seen as being 'not a team player'. It is seen as doing your due diligence.
Use it in Job Interviews
Mentioning you have a 'gezonde dosis scepsis' shows you are an analytical thinker who doesn't make impulsive decisions.
Don't overdo it
If you have a 'gezonde dosis scepsis' about everything, people might start calling you a 'dwarsligger' (someone who is always contrary).
معنی
Being naturally cautious of claims.
Use it in Job Interviews
Mentioning you have a 'gezonde dosis scepsis' shows you are an analytical thinker who doesn't make impulsive decisions.
Don't overdo it
If you have a 'gezonde dosis scepsis' about everything, people might start calling you a 'dwarsligger' (someone who is always contrary).
The Dutch 'Nuchterheid'
This phrase is the ultimate compliment for someone's intelligence in the Netherlands.
خودت رو بسنج
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in om de zin compleet te maken.
Als je die reclames op TV ziet, moet je altijd een ______ ______ ______ bewaren.
This is the standard collocation used in Dutch for critical thinking.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de juiste optie:
No 'van' is needed, the article 'een' is required, and 'gezonde' must have an 'e' because 'dosis' is a de-woord.
In welke situatie is 'een gezonde dosis scepsis' het meest gepast?
Match de situatie:
Skepticism is an intellectual tool for evaluating claims, not for personal relationships or simple transactions.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'De politicus belooft dat er nooit meer files zullen zijn.' B: 'Nou, dat hoor ik aan met ...'
Political promises are a classic context for exercising skepticism.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
The Spectrum of Belief
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاAls je die reclames op TV ziet, moet je altijd een ______ ______ ______ bewaren.
This is the standard collocation used in Dutch for critical thinking.
Kies de juiste optie:
No 'van' is needed, the article 'een' is required, and 'gezonde' must have an 'e' because 'dosis' is a de-woord.
Match de situatie:
Skepticism is an intellectual tool for evaluating claims, not for personal relationships or simple transactions.
A: 'De politicus belooft dat er nooit meer files zullen zijn.' B: 'Nou, dat hoor ik aan met ...'
Political promises are a classic context for exercising skepticism.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNot exactly. 'Twijfel' is just doubt. 'Scepsis' is a more formal, intellectual approach to questioning claims.
Yes, but it means you are being too skeptical, to the point of being paranoid or obstructive.
Because it implies that a certain amount of doubt is beneficial for your mental 'health' and decision-making.
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Usually, you have scepsis about what people *say* or *do*, rather than the person themselves.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it in a newspaper or a business meeting.
The plural is 'doses', but it is rarely used in this specific phrase.
In standard Northern Dutch, it is 'sk'. In some Southern dialects, it might be 's'.
Yes, 'scepticisme' is the noun for the philosophy, 'scepsis' is the noun for the attitude.
Better not. It sounds very clinical and might offend your partner.
عبارات مرتبط
met een korreltje zout nemen
similarTo not believe something completely.
kritische zin
synonymCritical sense/mindset.
argwaan koesteren
similarTo harbor suspicion.
blind vertrouwen
contrastBlind trust.
gezond verstand
builds onCommon sense.
