معنی
According to what was decided.
زمینه فرهنگی
The Dutch 'agenda' culture is world-famous. People often schedule social visits weeks in advance. 'Zoals afgesproken' is the verbal confirmation that this sacred schedule is being honored. While Flemish people also value agreements, the tone can be slightly softer. You might hear 'zoals afgesproken' used with a bit more 'gij' and 'u' (informal/formal mix) than in the Randstad. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used but the cultural concept of time can be more fluid ('Surinaamse tijd'). However, in professional settings, 'zoals afgesproken' remains the standard for business reliability. Directness is key. If you don't do something 'zoals afgesproken', a Dutch colleague will likely tell you directly. The phrase is used to avoid this friction by being clear about your actions.
Email Opener
Always start your business follow-up emails with 'Zoals afgesproken...'. It immediately establishes you as a reliable professional.
Word Order
Don't forget the inversion! 'Zoals afgesproken *stuur ik*' is correct. 'Zoals afgesproken *ik stuur*' sounds like a beginner.
معنی
According to what was decided.
Email Opener
Always start your business follow-up emails with 'Zoals afgesproken...'. It immediately establishes you as a reliable professional.
Word Order
Don't forget the inversion! 'Zoals afgesproken *stuur ik*' is correct. 'Zoals afgesproken *ik stuur*' sounds like a beginner.
Be Precise
If you use this phrase, make sure you are actually following the agreement perfectly. The Dutch value precision.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence with 'as agreed'.
____ ___________ stuur ik je de foto's van het feestje.
'Zoals afgesproken' is the correct fixed expression. Note the inversion: 'stuur ik'.
Which sentence has the correct word order?
Choose the correct sentence:
When starting with 'Zoals afgesproken', the verb 'kom' must come immediately after.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Heb je het rapport al af? B: Ja, ik heb het net naar je gemaild, ____ ___________.
The speaker is confirming they followed through on a prior plan.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. Conform afspraak (A) / 2. Zoals afgesproken (B) / 3. Wat we zeiden (C)
'Conform' is very formal, 'Zoals' is neutral/professional, and 'Wat we zeiden' is informal.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها____ ___________ stuur ik je de foto's van het feestje.
'Zoals afgesproken' is the correct fixed expression. Note the inversion: 'stuur ik'.
Choose the correct sentence:
When starting with 'Zoals afgesproken', the verb 'kom' must come immediately after.
A: Heb je het rapport al af? B: Ja, ik heb het net naar je gemaild, ____ ___________.
The speaker is confirming they followed through on a prior plan.
1. Conform afspraak (A) / 2. Zoals afgesproken (B) / 3. Wat we zeiden (C)
'Conform' is very formal, 'Zoals' is neutral/professional, and 'Wat we zeiden' is informal.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالYes, it is very common in WhatsApp messages to confirm plans. For example: 'Tot morgen, zoals afgesproken!'
It can be slightly confrontational. If you want to be softer, say 'We hadden toch afgesproken dat...?' (We agreed that..., right?)
'Zoals afgesproken' is more common in general conversation and emails. 'Volgens afspraak' is more formal and often used for official appointments like the dentist or a lawyer.
In Dutch, you usually don't put a comma after the introductory phrase if it's short, but you MUST use inversion (verb before subject).
Yes, that is the past tense ('as we agreed'). It is slightly more narrative and less of a fixed formula than 'zoals afgesproken'.
Yes, it is perfectly standard in Flemish Dutch as well.
You can say 'zoals besproken'. It is very similar and often used interchangeably in business.
Yes. 'Ik heb de bloemen gekocht, zoals afgesproken.' This is very natural.
The Dutch 'zoals afgesproken' already covers the 'upon' part. No extra preposition is needed.
Absolutely. It is a staple of formal Dutch correspondence.
Yes, it is an impersonal phrase, so it doesn't change based on how many people agreed.
Yes. 'Ik heb hem niet gebeld, zoals afgesproken.' (I didn't call him, as agreed.)
There isn't one single phrase, but you could say 'anders dan afgesproken' (different than agreed).
Yes, it is very professional and shows you are on top of your tasks.
عبارات مرتبط
volgens afspraak
similaraccording to appointment
afspraak is afspraak
builds ona deal is a deal
in overleg
similarin consultation
zo gezegd, zo gedaan
similarno sooner said than done
