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C1 verb 7 دقیقه مطالعه

elaboreren

To add more detail to what has been said.

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'elaboreren' yourself. It's a very difficult word! Just remember that it means 'to say more'. If you hear it, think of it as 'uitleggen' (explaining). You might hear a teacher say 'Can you tell me more?' In Dutch, that is usually 'Kun je meer vertellen?', but a very formal person might use this big word. For now, focus on 'vertellen' and 'uitleggen'. 'Elaboreren' is like adding many small pieces to a puzzle to show the whole picture.

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At the A2 level, you are starting to give more details in your conversations. 'Elaboreren' is a word used when someone wants you to stop giving one-word answers and start giving full sentences with 'omdat' (because) or 'want' (for). While you should still use 'uitleggen' (to explain) in your daily life, you might see 'elaboreren' in a formal letter or a news headline. Think of it as 'working out an idea'. When you write a short paragraph about your hobby, you are 'elaborating' on your interests.

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At the B1 level, you should recognize 'elaboreren' as a formal synonym for 'verder gaan op' (to go further on). You will encounter it in professional emails or during work meetings. If a colleague says, 'Laten we daar later op elaboreren', they mean they want to discuss the details at a later time. You are expected to provide more than just basic information now. You should be able to understand that 'elaboreren' implies a structured addition of information, not just random chatting.

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At the B2 level, you should be comfortable hearing and reading 'elaboreren'. You might start using it yourself in formal writing or presentations to show that you have a high level of Dutch. It's a great word to use when you want to transition from a general statement to a detailed analysis. For example: 'Ik heb de hoofdlijnen gepresenteerd, en nu zal ik kort elaboreren op de financiële gevolgen.' This shows you can control the register of your language and adapt to a professional environment.

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At the C1 level, 'elaboreren' should be part of your active vocabulary. You understand that it specifically refers to the systematic and detailed expansion of a concept, theory, or argument. You can distinguish it from 'uitweiden' (which can be too long or irrelevant) and 'toelichten' (which is just clarifying). You use 'elaboreren' to signal academic or intellectual depth. You are also aware of the correct prepositions ('op' and 'over') and can conjugate the verb perfectly, including the trema in 'geëlaboreerd'.

At the C2 level, you use 'elaboreren' with precision and stylistic flair. You might use it to subtly critique someone's lack of detail ('Zou u die nogal vage bewering kunnen elaboreren?') or to set the stage for a complex philosophical or technical treatise. You understand the historical and Latin nuances of the word and can use it in a way that feels natural, not forced. You are also capable of using the noun form 'elaboratie' in highly technical or academic contexts where 'uitwerking' might feel too simple.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

elaboreren در ۳۰ ثانیه

A formal verb meaning to add detail to an idea.
Used in professional and academic settings.
Often paired with the prepositions 'op' or 'over'.
Signals a deep-dive analysis rather than a simple explanation.

The Dutch verb elaboreren is a high-register, sophisticated term primarily used in academic, professional, and formal contexts. At its core, it means to add detail, depth, and complexity to a statement, idea, or plan that has already been introduced. While a beginner might use the word 'vertellen' (to tell) or 'uitleggen' (to explain), a C1-level speaker uses elaboreren to signal a systematic and thorough expansion of a concept. It is not merely about speaking more; it is about the quality and structural detail of the information being added.

Formal Context: In a boardroom or a university lecture, if someone asks you to 'elaboreren', they are inviting you to provide the underlying logic, the supporting data, or the secondary implications of your initial point. It is the opposite of being brief or superficial.
Academic Precision: When writing a thesis, you might be told that your hypothesis is interesting but needs to be further 'geëlaboreerd'. This suggests that the theoretical framework requires more 'vlees op de botten' (meat on the bones), a common Dutch idiom for adding substance.

Tijdens de vergadering vroeg de directeur of de marketingmanager zijn voorstel verder kon elaboreren om de risico's beter in kaart te brengen.

Translation: During the meeting, the director asked if the marketing manager could further elaborate on his proposal to better map out the risks.

Understanding the nuance of this word requires recognizing its Latin roots: 'ex' (out) and 'laborare' (to work). Therefore, to elaborate is to 'work out' an idea until it is fully formed. In Dutch society, where directness is valued, elaboreren is the tool used when directness must be supplemented by comprehensive detail to avoid ambiguity.

De professor bleef maar elaboreren over de obscure details van de middeleeuwse wetgeving, waardoor de studenten de draad kwijtraakten.

The 'Why' Behind the Word: Why use such a complex word? It conveys a sense of intellectual rigor. If you say 'uitleggen', you might just be explaining how a toaster works. If you 'elaboreert', you are likely discussing a multi-faceted socioeconomic theory or a complex software architecture.

The grammar of elaboreren is relatively straightforward as it follows the standard pattern for regular '-eren' verbs in Dutch. However, its placement and the prepositions that often accompany it are key to sounding natural. Most commonly, it is used as an intransitive verb (without a direct object) or followed by the preposition op (on/upon) or over (about).

Syntactic Patterns: 1. Elaboreren op [iets]: To expand upon something specific.
2. Verder elaboreren: To continue expanding (very common collocation).
3. Een [plan/theorie] elaboreren: To work out a plan or theory in detail (less common, but correct).

Zou u die stelling wat meer kunnen elaboreren? Ik begrijp de implicaties nog niet helemaal.

When conjugating, remember it is a 'weak' verb. The past tense is elaboreerde and the past participle is geëlaboreerd. Note the trema (diaeresis) on the 'e' in the past participle to indicate that the 'e' starts a new syllable, preventing it from being read as a long 'ee' sound.

Nadat hij zijn visie had gepresenteerd, elaboreerde hij op de technologische aspecten van de innovatie.

Common Tense Usage: In professional settings, you will often find it in the infinitive form combined with modal verbs like 'kunnen' (can), 'moeten' (must), or 'willen' (want). 'Ik wil hier graag even op elaboreren' (I would like to elaborate on this for a moment).

You are unlikely to hear elaboreren at a birthday party or while buying groceries. If you do, the speaker is likely being ironic or overly pretentious. Instead, this word lives in the 'ivoren toren' (ivory tower) of academia and the high-pressure environments of 'de Zuidas' (Amsterdam's financial district).

The University Lecture Hall: Professors use this word to signal that the basic explanation is over and the deep-dive analysis is beginning. 'Laten we nu elaboreren op de sociaal-economische gevolgen van de industriële revolutie.'
Corporate Strategy Meetings: Consultants and strategists love this word. It sounds more professional than 'uitleggen'. It suggests a structured, methodical expansion of a business model or a strategic pivot.

In zijn nieuwste essay elaboreert de auteur op het concept van digitale soevereiniteit in de 21ste eeuw.

In political debates on television, you might hear a moderator ask a politician: 'Kunt u dat standpunt elaboreren voor de kijker?' This is a polite way of saying the politician was being too vague or was using too much jargon without substance. It demands a breakdown of the policy.

Het rapport elaboreert uitvoerig over de mogelijke neveneffecten van het nieuwe vaccinatiebeleid.

Even for advanced learners, elaboreren can be a bit of a trap. The most frequent errors involve register mismatches, incorrect prepositions, and confusion with English cognates.

Register Mismatch: Using 'elaboreren' in a casual conversation with friends. If you say, 'Wacht, laat me even elaboreren waarom ik geen zin heb in pizza', your friends will likely laugh. Use 'uitleggen' or 'vertellen' instead. Elaboreren is for the office or the classroom, not the pub.
Preposition Errors: Learners often forget the 'op' or 'over'. While you can 'een plan elaboreren' (to work out a plan), when you want to expand on a topic, you must use a preposition. Saying 'Ik elaboreer mijn punt' is less common than 'Ik elaboreer op mijn punt'.

Fout: Kun je dat elaboreren naar mij?
Goed: Kun je dat voor mij elaboreren?

Another mistake is overusing it. Because it sounds 'smart', some learners use it as a synonym for every type of explanation. Remember: if the explanation is simple, 'elaboreren' is the wrong word. It specifically implies adding complexity and detail.

To truly master C1 Dutch, you need to know when to choose elaboreren over its many synonyms. Each alternative carries a slightly different shade of meaning.

Uitweiden: This means to go into great detail, often with the connotation of talking for a long time. It can sometimes be negative, implying that someone is talking too much ('uitweiden over onbelangrijke zaken'). Elaboreren is generally more neutral or positive.
Toelichten: The most common professional alternative. It means 'to clarify' or 'to explain further'. It is less academic than elaboreren but perfectly suitable for most business meetings.
Expliciteren: This means to make something explicit that was previously implicit. It is even more formal than elaboreren and is used when you need to clearly state assumptions or hidden meanings.

In plaats van enkel te elaboreren, moeten we de kernpunten ook kort samenvatten voor de cliënt.

If you want to sound more 'native' and less 'academic', use the phrasal verb uitwerken. 'Een plan uitwerken' is what Dutch people say 90% of the time when they are developing an idea in detail. 'Elaboreren' is the 10% reserved for when they want to sound like an expert.

چقدر رسمی است؟

رسمی

"De raad verzoekt de commissie de financiële implicaties verder te elaboreren."

خنثی

"Ik zal in mijn presentatie kort elaboreren op de nieuwe functies."

غیر رسمی

"Niet te veel elaboreren hoor, we willen gewoon weten of het werkt."

Child friendly

"Kun je meer vertellen over je tekening?"

عامیانه

"Niet zo interessant doen met je geëlaboreer."

نکته جالب

The word 'elaboraat' in Dutch is often used pejoratively to describe a text that is far too long and complicated, whereas 'elaboreren' is usually neutral.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK eː.la.boː.ˈreː.rə(n)

US eɪ.lɑ.boʊ.ˈreɪ.rən

The stress falls on the penultimate syllable: e-la-bo-RE-ren.

هم‌قافیه با

proberen studeren waarderen feliciteren organiseren communiceren adverteren analyseren

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing it like the English 'elaborate' (e-LAB-o-rate).
Shortening the long 'o' sound.
Forgetting the 'n' at the end (though often dropped in casual speech).
Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.
Treating it as a strong verb in the past tense (it's weak).

سطح دشواری

خواندن 4/5

Common in academic texts but requires high vocabulary knowledge.

نوشتن 5/5

Requires knowledge of correct prepositions and formal register.

صحبت کردن 5/5

Hard to use naturally without sounding pretentious.

گوش دادن 4/5

Recognizable if you know the English cognate.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

uitleggen vertellen details plan verder

بعداً یاد بگیرید

expliciteren implementeren faciliteren analyseren evalueren

پیشرفته

hermeneutiek paradigma epistemologie discours

گرامر لازم

Weak Verb Conjugation

Ik elaboreerde (past), Ik heb geëlaboreerd (participle).

Prepositional Objects

Elaboreren + op (focus on the topic).

Trema usage

ge-ë-la-bo-reerd (the trema shows the 'e' is a new syllable).

Infinitive with 'te'

Het is lastig om dit te elaboreren.

Word Order in Subordinate Clauses

...omdat hij zijn theorie wilde elaboreren.

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Ik ga meer vertellen over mijn kat.

I'm going to tell more about my cat.

A1 uses 'vertellen' instead of 'elaboreren'.

Kun je dat uitleggen?

Can you explain that?

Simple question using 'uitleggen'.

Hij geeft veel details.

He gives many details.

Focus on the result of elaborating.

Zij praat lang over haar werk.

She talks a long time about her work.

Simple sentence structure.

Ik begrijp het niet, vertel meer.

I don't understand, tell more.

Imperative mood.

De leraar legt het woord uit.

The teacher explains the word.

Subject-verb-object.

Het boek heeft veel informatie.

The book has a lot of information.

Describing content.

Wij praten over het plan.

We talk about the plan.

Present tense.

Hij gaat zijn ideeën verder uitwerken.

He is going to develop his ideas further.

A2 uses 'uitwerken' as a precursor to 'elaboreren'.

Kunt u een voorbeeld geven?

Can you give an example?

Asking for specific elaboration.

Zij vertelt uitgebreid over haar vakantie.

She tells extensively about her holiday.

Adverb 'uitgebreid' adds detail.

De tekst geeft meer uitleg over de regels.

The text gives more explanation about the rules.

Noun 'uitleg' is common here.

Ik wil graag meer weten over dit punt.

I would like to know more about this point.

Polite request using 'graag'.

De student geeft een goede toelichting.

The student gives a good clarification.

Using 'toelichting' (clarification).

Hij schrijft een lange brief met details.

He writes a long letter with details.

Focus on written elaboration.

We moeten dit plan nog bespreken.

We still have to discuss this plan.

Modal verb 'moeten'.

De spreker gaat nu dieper in op de details.

The speaker will now go deeper into the details.

Phrasal verb 'dieper ingaan op'.

Het is belangrijk om je antwoord te onderbouwen.

It is important to support your answer.

Using 'onderbouwen' (to support/substantiate).

Kunt u dat nader toelichten in de vergadering?

Can you clarify that further in the meeting?

Formal 'u' and 'toelichten'.

Hij heeft zijn visie in het rapport geëlaboreerd.

He elaborated his vision in the report.

First use of 'geëlaboreerd' in a professional context.

Zij weidt vaak uit over haar eigen ervaringen.

She often expounds on her own experiences.

Using 'uitweiden' (to expound/dwell).

We hebben meer informatie nodig om te beslissen.

We need more information to decide.

Context for needing elaboration.

De presentatie was erg gedetailleerd.

The presentation was very detailed.

Adjective 'gedetailleerd'.

Ik zal mijn standpunt morgen verder toelichten.

I will clarify my position further tomorrow.

Future intent.

Ik zou graag willen elaboreren op het eerdere punt.

I would like to elaborate on the previous point.

Standard B2 usage with 'op'.

De auteur elaboreert uitvoerig op de historische context.

The author elaborates extensively on the historical context.

Present tense, formal register.

Zonder verdere elaboratie blijft het voorstel vaag.

Without further elaboration, the proposal remains vague.

Using the noun 'elaboratie'.

Hij elaboreerde zijn theorie met behulp van nieuwe data.

He elaborated his theory using new data.

Past tense 'elaboreerde'.

Kunt u de technische specificaties nog wat elaboreren?

Could you elaborate on the technical specifications a bit more?

Professional request.

In dit hoofdstuk wordt de methodologie geëlaboreerd.

In this chapter, the methodology is elaborated.

Passive voice with 'wordt geëlaboreerd'.

Zij heeft de neiging om te veel te elaboreren.

She has the tendency to elaborate too much.

Infinitive with 'te'.

Laten we deze gedachte samen verder elaboreren.

Let's elaborate on this thought further together.

Collaborative context.

De filosoof elaboreert op de ethische implicaties van AI.

The philosopher elaborates on the ethical implications of AI.

High-level academic subject.

Zijn betoog was helder, maar behoefde meer elaboratie.

His argument was clear but required more elaboration.

Using 'behoeven' (to require) - very formal.

Het beleidsstuk elaboreert op de langetermijneffecten.

The policy document elaborates on the long-term effects.

Institutional context.

Men verwacht dat de commissie de plannen zal elaboreren.

It is expected that the committee will elaborate the plans.

Formal 'men' and future tense.

Zij elaboreerde op de subtiele nuances van het verdrag.

She elaborated on the subtle nuances of the treaty.

Focus on 'nuances'.

Het is niet nodig om op elk klein detail te elaboreren.

It is not necessary to elaborate on every small detail.

Negative construction.

De wetenschapper elaboreerde zijn hypothese in een essay.

The scientist elaborated his hypothesis in an essay.

Transitive use.

Kunt u expliciteren wat u precies met 'elaboreren' bedoelt?

Can you explicitate what you exactly mean by 'elaborate'?

Using 'expliciteren' alongside 'elaboreren'.

De scriptie elaboreert op de intersectie van macht en taal.

The thesis elaborates on the intersection of power and language.

Highly abstract academic context.

Zonder de argumentatie te elaboreren, mist de conclusie kracht.

Without elaborating the argumentation, the conclusion lacks force.

Gerund-like 'te' construction.

Hij heeft de neiging om nodeloos te elaboreren over trivialiteiten.

He has the tendency to needlessly elaborate on trivialities.

Sophisticated vocabulary: 'nodeloos', 'trivialiteiten'.

Het concept werd op ingenieuze wijze geëlaboreerd.

The concept was elaborated in an ingenious manner.

Adverbial phrase 'op ingenieuze wijze'.

De raad verzocht de architect om het ontwerp te elaboreren.

The council requested the architect to elaborate the design.

Formal request 'verzocht'.

Men kan urenlang elaboreren over de metafysische aspecten.

One can elaborate for hours on the metaphysical aspects.

Abstract philosophical context.

De tekst is een uitvoerig geëlaboreerde kritiek op het systeem.

The text is an extensively elaborated critique of the system.

Compound adjective 'uitvoerig geëlaboreerde'.

Hij elaboreerde op de discrepantie tussen theorie en praktijk.

He elaborated on the discrepancy between theory and practice.

High-level vocabulary: 'discrepantie'.

ترکیب‌های رایج

verder elaboreren

elaboreren op

theoretisch elaboreren

een plan elaboreren

uitvoerig elaboreren

kort elaboreren

voldoende geëlaboreerd

schriftelijk elaboreren

conceptueel elaboreren

nodeloos elaboreren

عبارات رایج

Zou u dat kunnen elaboreren?

Ik wil daar even op elaboreren.

Nader te elaboreren.

Geen tijd om te elaboreren.

Verder elaborerend op...

Een geëlaboreerd antwoord.

De behoefte om te elaboreren.

Zonder te veel te elaboreren.

Kunt u dat voor de kijker elaboreren?

Laten we dit punt elaboreren.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

elaboreren vs collaboreren

Means to collaborate, often with a negative connotation (collaborating with the enemy in war).

elaboreren vs laboreren

An archaic word meaning to suffer from or to work hard, rarely used today.

elaboreren vs evalueren

Means to evaluate or judge, not to add detail.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"Vlees op de botten geven"

To give substance to an idea (the idiomatic equivalent of elaboreren).

Je plan is goed, maar we moeten het nog wat vlees op de botten geven.

Informal/Neutral

"In geuren en kleuren vertellen"

To tell something with lots of vivid details.

Opa vertelde in geuren en kleuren over de oorlog.

Informal

"Tot in de puntjes uitwerken"

To work something out to the smallest detail.

De bruiloft was tot in de puntjes uitgewerkt.

Neutral

"Er geen doekjes om winden"

To be direct (opposite of elaborating with fluff).

Hij wond er geen doekjes om: het project is gestopt.

Neutral

"De puntjes op de i zetten"

To put the finishing touches on something.

We moeten alleen nog de puntjes op de i zetten bij dit rapport.

Neutral

"Een boom opzetten over iets"

To have a long, detailed discussion about something.

Ze zetten een hele boom op over de nieuwe politiek.

Informal

"Breder trekken"

To look at the bigger picture (related to expanding scope).

Laten we het probleem iets breder trekken.

Neutral

"In detail treden"

To go into detail.

Ik wil liever niet in detail treden over mijn privéleven.

Formal

"De diepte in gaan"

To go into depth.

In dit interview gaan we echt de diepte in.

Neutral

"Van de hoed en de rand weten"

To know all the details about something.

De expert wist van de hoed en de rand.

Neutral

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

elaboreren vs expliciteren

Both are formal and involve making things clearer.

Expliciteren is about making the implicit explicit; elaboreren is about adding more detail/depth.

We moeten de ongeschreven regels expliciteren en daarna elaboreren hoe we ze handhaven.

elaboreren vs uitweiden

Both mean talking a lot about a subject.

Uitweiden can be negative (rambling); elaboreren is neutral/positive (structured detail).

Stop met uitweiden over je hond en elaboreer liever op je projectplan.

elaboreren vs toelichten

Both mean giving more info.

Toelichten is general; elaboreren is specifically for complex, structured expansion.

Kunt u het plaatje toelichten? (Clarify) vs Kunt u de theorie elaboreren? (Expand in detail)

elaboreren vs uitwerken

Both mean developing an idea.

Uitwerken is the common, everyday word; elaboreren is the high-register academic word.

Ik werk mijn huiswerk uit. vs De filosoof elaboreert zijn systeem.

elaboreren vs detailleren

Both involve details.

Detailleren is often used for lists or technical specs; elaboreren is for ideas and arguments.

De offerte is gedetailleerd. vs Het betoog is geëlaboreerd.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

Zou u [onderwerp] kunnen elaboreren?

Zou u uw visie kunnen elaboreren?

Ik wil graag elaboreren op [onderwerp].

Ik wil graag elaboreren op de kosten.

Het verdient aanbeveling om [onderwerp] te elaboreren.

Het verdient aanbeveling om het plan te elaboreren.

Verder elaborerend op [punt], zien we dat...

Verder elaborerend op de cijfers, zien we dat...

Zonder de argumentatie te elaboreren, blijft...

Zonder de argumentatie te elaboreren, blijft de tekst zwak.

Een uitvoerig geëlaboreerd [zelfstandig naamwoord].

Een uitvoerig geëlaboreerd dossier.

Men elaboreert hier op...

Men elaboreert hier op de wetgeving.

Laten we dit punt nader elaboreren.

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Rare in daily speech, high in legal/academic/corporate Dutch.

اشتباهات رایج

Using 'elaboreren naar' someone. → Kunt u dat VOOR mij elaboreren?
In Dutch, you elaborate 'for' someone or just 'elaborate' (intransitive). 'Naar' is incorrect here.
Spelling it as 'elaboreeren'. → elaboreren
Modern Dutch spelling rules remove the double 'ee' in open syllables.
Using it to mean 'collaborate'. → collaboreren
Don't confuse 'work out' (elaborate) with 'work together' (collaborate).
Pronouncing it like 'e-labor-en' (short o). → e-la-booo-re-ren
The 'o' must be long.
Using it in a text message to a sibling. → uitleggen
It's too formal for casual texting.

نکات

Use in Essays

When writing an academic paper in Dutch, use 'elaboreren' to describe how you will expand on your thesis statement.

The Long O

Make sure the 'o' in 'bo' is long, like in the English word 'go'. Dutch vowels are very distinct.

Spot the Root

Remember 'labor' (work). Elaborating is 'working out' an idea.

Job Interviews

This is a great word to use in a job interview to sound professional. 'Mag ik daarop elaboreren?'

Trema Check

Always put the trema on the 'e' in 'geëlaboreerd'. It's a common spelling mistake.

Avoid Overuse

Don't use it three times in one paragraph. Mix it with 'toelichten' and 'uitdiepen'.

News Context

Listen for it when politicians are being interviewed. They use it to buy time or sound authoritative.

Transitioning

Use 'Verder elaborerend...' as a sophisticated way to start a new paragraph.

International Dutch

This word is understood in both the Netherlands and Belgium, as it comes from Latin/French.

The 'El' Trick

Think of 'EL' as 'Extra Large' explanation.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Labor'. To elaborate is to put 'Labor' into your explanation to make it better.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a tiny seed growing into a huge, complex tree with many branches. The seed is the idea; the tree is the elaboration.

شبکه واژگان

Details Complexiteit Uitleg Academisch Verdieping Structuur Argumentatie Toelichting

چالش

Try to use 'elaboreren' in your next formal email instead of 'uitleggen'. Write: 'Ik zal dit punt in de bijlage verder elaboreren.'

ریشه کلمه

From the Latin 'elaborare', composed of 'ex-' (out, thoroughly) and 'laborare' (to work).

معنای اصلی: To produce by labor, to work out with great care.

Indo-European (Latin -> French -> Dutch).

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful not to sound 'over-educated' or condescending by using this word in informal settings.

English speakers use 'elaborate' as both an adjective and a verb. In Dutch, 'elaboreren' is only a verb; the adjective is 'geëlaboreerd'.

Used frequently in the works of Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza (in Latin/Dutch translations). Common in Dutch scientific journals like 'Nature' translations. Often heard in the Dutch parliament (Tweede Kamer) during policy debates.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Academic Writing

De auteur elaboreert op...
Dit concept vereist verdere elaboratie.
In deze sectie elaboreren we...
Zoals eerder geëlaboreerd...

Business Meetings

Kunt u de strategie elaboreren?
Laten we daar later op elaboreren.
Ik wil mijn punt even elaboreren.
Een geëlaboreerd voorstel.

Legal Documents

De voorwaarden worden nader geëlaboreerd.
Conform de geëlaboreerde afspraken.
Zonder nadere elaboratie.
De wetgever elaboreert...

Scientific Research

De data elaboreert de hypothese.
Methodologisch geëlaboreerd.
Verdere elaboratie is gewenst.
Een geëlaboreerd model.

Diplomacy

Het verdrag elaboreert op...
Gezamenlijk de details elaboreren.
Een geëlaboreerd protocol.
Verzoeken om te elaboreren.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Zou je dat punt over de nieuwe marktstrategie wat verder kunnen elaboreren?"

"Ik vond je presentatie goed, maar kun je nog even elaboreren op de risico's?"

"Heeft iemand de behoefte om hier verder op te elaboreren of kunnen we door?"

"In hoeverre moeten we dit plan nu al tot in de kleinste details elaboreren?"

"Kun je voor de rest van het team elaboreren waarom we voor deze aanpak kiezen?"

موضوعات نگارش

Elaboreer op een moment in je leven waarop je een moeilijke beslissing moest nemen. Wat waren de details?

Kies een Nederlands cultureel concept en elaboreer op hoe dit verschilt van je eigen cultuur.

Schrijf een geëlaboreerd pleidooi voor een maatschappelijk probleem dat je belangrijk vindt.

Elaboreer op je doelen voor het leren van de Nederlandse taal in het komende jaar.

Denk aan een complex boek dat je hebt gelezen en elaboreer op de belangrijkste thema's.

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No, it is not common in everyday speech. It is a 'C1-level' word used in universities, high-level business meetings, and formal writing. Most people say 'uitleggen' or 'uitwerken'.

No, you elaborate on an idea, a point, or a plan, not a person. You wouldn't say 'Ik elaboreer Jan'.

They are very similar, but the Dutch 'elaboreren' is more strictly formal. In English, you might say 'Can you elaborate?' in many situations. In Dutch, 'Kun je dat uitleggen?' is more natural unless you are in a very formal setting.

Usually, yes. If you are talking about a subject, use 'elaboreren op [onderwerp]'. If you are developing a plan, you can say 'een plan elaboreren' (no preposition).

Usually yes, it means thorough. However, if someone calls a text an 'elaboraat', they often mean it is too long and boring.

It is a weak verb: ik elaboreerde, jij elaboreerde, wij elaboreerden. The past participle is 'geëlaboreerd'.

Only if you are being funny or ironic. Otherwise, it will sound very strange and stiff.

Yes, 'elaboratie'. For example: 'De elaboratie van dit concept duurde jaren.'

It is considered a C1 level word because of its formal register and Latin origin.

Beginners should use 'uitleggen' (to explain) or 'meer vertellen over' (to tell more about).

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