معنی
To pause or reconsider a situation.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is central to the 'Poldermodel'. It's seen as a sign of wisdom, not weakness, to yield a little to reach a group decision. In Flanders, the phrase is also common, but they might more frequently use 'afstand nemen' in emotional contexts. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is understood but might be used less frequently than more direct expressions about resting. Afrikaans uses '’n stap terug doen', which is nearly identical, showing the shared linguistic heritage.
Use the diminutive
Always use 'stapje' instead of 'stap' to sound more natural and less dramatic in social situations.
Verb choice
Remember: you 'do' (doen) a step back. Don't use 'maken' or 'nemen'!
معنی
To pause or reconsider a situation.
Use the diminutive
Always use 'stapje' instead of 'stap' to sound more natural and less dramatic in social situations.
Verb choice
Remember: you 'do' (doen) a step back. Don't use 'maken' or 'nemen'!
خودت رو بسنج
Vul het juiste werkwoord in.
Ik ben erg moe, dus ik ga een stapje terug ______.
In Dutch, the fixed expression is 'een stapje terug doen'.
Wat betekent deze zin? 'Laten we een stapje terug doen.'
Laten we een stapje terug doen.
The phrase means to pause and gain perspective.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'een stapje terug doen'?
Kies de beste situatie:
It is used to indicate a need to reduce workload or stress.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Het project is erg ingewikkeld.' B: 'Ja, misschien moeten we even ______.'
When something is complicated, taking a step back helps to see the solution.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاIk ben erg moe, dus ik ga een stapje terug ______.
In Dutch, the fixed expression is 'een stapje terug doen'.
Laten we een stapje terug doen.
The phrase means to pause and gain perspective.
Kies de beste situatie:
It is used to indicate a need to reduce workload or stress.
A: 'Het project is erg ingewikkeld.' B: 'Ja, misschien moeten we even ______.'
When something is complicated, taking a step back helps to see the solution.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالNo, in Dutch culture it is usually seen as a positive, healthy, and mature decision to prevent burnout or gain clarity.
Yes, but it's less common. For physical movement, people often say 'een stapje naar achteren doen'.
'Stoppen' means to quit entirely. 'Een stapje terug doen' means reducing your effort or involvement while staying involved.
Yes, if you are explaining why you moved from a high-stress role to a more balanced one. It shows self-awareness.
عبارات مرتبط
Afstand nemen
synonymTo take distance.
Pas op de plaats maken
similarTo march in place.
Gas terugnemen
similarTo take back the gas (slow down).
Een stap vooruit doen
contrastTo take a step forward.
