B1 Expression خنثی

uit de hoogte doen

to act superior

معنی

To behave in an arrogant or condescending way.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The Dutch 'Maaiveldcultuur' (ground-level culture) means that anyone who sticks their head above the grass (the 'maaiveld') gets criticized. 'Uit de hoogte doen' is the primary verbal tool for this social leveling. In Flanders, social hierarchy is slightly more accepted than in the Netherlands, but 'uit de hoogte doen' is still a strong negative. Flemish people might use 'dikdoenerij' as a synonym. In Surinamese Dutch, social status and 'respect' are very important. 'Uit de hoogte doen' is used, but there is also a strong emphasis on 'verhevenheid' (loftiness). Afrikaans has the cognate 'uit die hoogte doen'. It carries the same weight and is used in similar social contexts to describe arrogance.

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Use 'zo'

Adding 'zo' (so) makes the phrase sound much more natural when criticizing someone: 'Doe niet zo uit de hoogte!'

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It's an insult

Be careful using this directly to someone. It is a direct attack on their social skills and character.

معنی

To behave in an arrogant or condescending way.

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Use 'zo'

Adding 'zo' (so) makes the phrase sound much more natural when criticizing someone: 'Doe niet zo uit de hoogte!'

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It's an insult

Be careful using this directly to someone. It is a direct attack on their social skills and character.

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The 'Normal' Rule

In the Netherlands, even if you are the CEO, you are expected NOT to do 'uit de hoogte'. Humility is a power move.

خودت رو بسنج

Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'doen' in.

Gisteren _______ die nieuwe collega erg uit de hoogte tegen mij.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: deed

The sentence starts with 'Gisteren' (yesterday), so we need the past tense singular form of 'doen', which is 'deed'.

Welke zin is correct?

Kies de zin die natuurlijk klinkt in het Nederlands.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hij doet erg uit de hoogte vandaag.

The fixed expression is 'uit de hoogte doen'. 'Van' is incorrect, and 'zijn' or 'maken' are not used in this idiom.

Combineer de situatie met de juiste reactie.

Match de context.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Arrogance about wealth or status is the primary context for 'uit de hoogte doen'.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: Waarom ben je boos op Sarah? B: Omdat ze sinds haar promotie zo...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uit de hoogte doet.

This is the standard way to complete the thought about someone's changed, arrogant behavior.

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Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'doen' in. جای خالی B1

Gisteren _______ die nieuwe collega erg uit de hoogte tegen mij.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: deed

The sentence starts with 'Gisteren' (yesterday), so we need the past tense singular form of 'doen', which is 'deed'.

Welke zin is correct? Choose A2

Kies de zin die natuurlijk klinkt in het Nederlands.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hij doet erg uit de hoogte vandaag.

The fixed expression is 'uit de hoogte doen'. 'Van' is incorrect, and 'zijn' or 'maken' are not used in this idiom.

Combineer de situatie met de juiste reactie. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Arrogance about wealth or status is the primary context for 'uit de hoogte doen'.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B1

A: Waarom ben je boos op Sarah? B: Omdat ze sinds haar promotie zo...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uit de hoogte doet.

This is the standard way to complete the thought about someone's changed, arrogant behavior.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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No, it's neutral to informal. You can use it with friends or colleagues, but you wouldn't use it in a legal document.

No, you must use the verb 'doen'. 'Hij doet uit de hoogte' is the correct form.

The best opposite is 'bescheiden zijn' (to be humble) or 'met beide benen op de grond staan'.

Yes, it is gender-neutral. 'Zij doet uit de hoogte.'

Almost, but 'uit de hoogte doen' specifically describes the *behavior* of looking down on others, while 'arrogant' is a general personality trait.

You say: 'Doe niet zo uit de hoogte!'

No. A very short person can 'uit de hoogte doen' just as much as a tall person.

Only if you are describing a previous bad boss. Don't use it to describe yourself or the interviewer!

Yes, 'kapsones hebben' is the most common slang equivalent.

The past tense is 'deed uit de hoogte' (singular) or 'deden uit de hoogte' (plural).

عبارات مرتبط

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Naast zijn schoenen lopen

similar

To be overconfident or arrogant due to success.

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Neerkijken op iemand

synonym

To look down on someone.

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Met de nek aankijken

specialized form

To treat someone with total disdain/ignore them.

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Doe maar gewoon

contrast

Just act normal.

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