A2 Collocation غیر رسمی

op de bank zitten

to sit on the couch

معنی

Relaxing on the sofa.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'zithoek' (sitting corner) is the social heart of a Dutch home, emphasizing 'gezelligheid'. Flemish people also use this phrase, but might more frequently use 'zetel' instead of 'bank'. Being 'op de bank' is a major topic in football talk shows like 'Voetbal Inside'. In the IT sector, 'op de bank zitten' is a formal term for consultants without a project.

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Add 'Lekker'

Always add 'lekker' to sound more native when talking about relaxation: 'Lekker op de bank zitten'.

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Preposition Alert

Never say 'in de bank' unless you are talking about a literal hole in the furniture.

معنی

Relaxing on the sofa.

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Add 'Lekker'

Always add 'lekker' to sound more native when talking about relaxation: 'Lekker op de bank zitten'.

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Preposition Alert

Never say 'in de bank' unless you are talking about a literal hole in the furniture.

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Fill in the correct preposition and verb form.

Na het werk ___ ik altijd lekker ___ de bank.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: zit / op

In Dutch, you 'zit' (sit) 'op' (on) the bank.

Which sentence describes a sports substitute?

De speler is niet blij omdat...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hij op de bank moet zitten.

'Op de bank zitten' is the standard idiom for being a substitute.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Wat heb je gisteren gedaan? B: Niet veel, ik heb de hele dag ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: op de bank gezeten

The perfect tense (heb + gezeten) is needed for a completed past action.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

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Fill in the correct preposition and verb form. جای خالی A2

Na het werk ___ ik altijd lekker ___ de bank.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: zit / op

In Dutch, you 'zit' (sit) 'op' (on) the bank.

Which sentence describes a sports substitute? Choose A2

De speler is niet blij omdat...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hij op de bank moet zitten.

'Op de bank zitten' is the standard idiom for being a substitute.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Wat heb je gisteren gedaan? B: Niet veel, ik heb de hele dag ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: op de bank gezeten

The perfect tense (heb + gezeten) is needed for a completed past action.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

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Yes, but usually we say 'op een bankje zitten' for park benches to distinguish them from the sofa.

It's very informal, but not necessarily rude. It just sounds a bit lazier than 'op de bank zitten'.

عبارات مرتبط

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bankhangen

similar

To lounge on the couch for a long time.

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op de reservebank

specialized form

Specifically being a substitute in sports.

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iemand op de bank zetten

builds on

To bench someone.

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