معنی
Explaining the plan.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is a cornerstone of the 'Poldermodel'. It allows for authority to be exercised without appearing authoritarian, which is crucial in Dutch flat hierarchies. Flemish speakers use this phrase similarly, but they might also use 'Het is de opzet' or 'Het is voorzien' in slightly more formal contexts than their Northern neighbors. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used but often with a slightly different rhythmic stress, and sometimes 'bedoeling' is replaced by 'plan' in more casual speech. Expats often find this phrase confusing because it sounds like a suggestion, but in a Dutch context, it is often a firm expectation.
The 'Oops' Button
Memorize 'Dat was niet de bedoeling!' immediately. It is the most polite way to handle small accidents in the Netherlands.
Word Order Alert
Always remember that 'dat' triggers the verb-at-the-end rule. This is the most common mistake for A2 learners.
معنی
Explaining the plan.
The 'Oops' Button
Memorize 'Dat was niet de bedoeling!' immediately. It is the most polite way to handle small accidents in the Netherlands.
Word Order Alert
Always remember that 'dat' triggers the verb-at-the-end rule. This is the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Softening Commands
If you want to tell a Dutch person what to do without starting a fight, start your sentence with 'Het is de bedoeling dat...'
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence: 'It is the intention that we start at 9:00.'
Het is ___ ___ dat we om negen uur beginnen.
The fixed phrase is 'de bedoeling'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order:
In a 'dat'-clause, the verbs (gaan) must go to the end of the sentence.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You accidentally spilled coffee on someone's desk.
This is the standard way to say 'I didn't mean for that to happen!'
Complete the dialogue.
A: Waarom draag je een pak? B: Het is de bedoeling dat we ___ (to look) netjes ___.
The verb 'eruitzien' is split, and the main part 'uitzien' goes to the end.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاHet is ___ ___ dat we om negen uur beginnen.
The fixed phrase is 'de bedoeling'.
Choose the correct word order:
In a 'dat'-clause, the verbs (gaan) must go to the end of the sentence.
You accidentally spilled coffee on someone's desk.
This is the standard way to say 'I didn't mean for that to happen!'
A: Waarom draag je een pak? B: Het is de bedoeling dat we ___ (to look) netjes ___.
The verb 'eruitzien' is split, and the main part 'uitzien' goes to the end.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالYes, but it sounds more formal and personal. 'Het is de bedoeling' is much more common for general plans.
It is always 'DE bedoeling'. However, the phrase starts with 'HET is...' because 'het' refers to the situation.
'Plan' is more concrete and structured. 'Bedoeling' is more about the 'why' or the 'expectation'.
Absolutely. It sounds professional and shows you understand how to communicate goals clearly.
عبارات مرتبط
Van plan zijn
similarTo be planning to
De opzet is
specialized formThe setup/design is
Dienen te
contrastOught to / Should
Dat was niet de bedoeling
builds onThat wasn't the intention
