B1 Expression Neutre

dat is een flinke klus

that is a big task

Signification

It will take a lot of work.

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Contexte culturel

Dutch people are known for their 'doe maar gewoon' (just act normal) attitude, which includes being realistic about work. Flemish speakers also use 'klus', but may sometimes use 'karwei' for a task. In a professional Dutch setting, using this phrase shows you are grounded and aware of project scope. The Netherlands has a strong DIY culture, making 'klus' a very common word in daily life.

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Adjective Agreement

Remember that 'klus' is a 'de-word', so 'flink' needs an '-e' ending.

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Don't use 'een flinke klusje'

This is a common mistake. Use either 'een flinke klus' or just 'een klusje'.

Signification

It will take a lot of work.

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Adjective Agreement

Remember that 'klus' is a 'de-word', so 'flink' needs an '-e' ending.

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Don't use 'een flinke klusje'

This is a common mistake. Use either 'een flinke klus' or just 'een klusje'.

Teste-toi

Fill in the correct form of the phrase.

De hele tuin omspitten is ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : een flinke klus

'Klus' is a de-word, so it needs 'een flinke'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Dat is een flinke klus.

Correct adjective agreement and noun usage.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'We moeten het hele archief sorteren.' B: '____.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Dat is een flinke klus.

Acknowledging a big task.

🎉 Score : /3

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

3 exercices
Fill in the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

De hele tuin omspitten is ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : een flinke klus

'Klus' is a de-word, so it needs 'een flinke'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Dat is een flinke klus.

Correct adjective agreement and noun usage.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'We moeten het hele archief sorteren.' B: '____.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Dat is een flinke klus.

Acknowledging a big task.

🎉 Score : /3

Questions fréquentes

3 questions

Yes, it shows you are realistic about project scope.

No, it is very neutral and common.

De flinke klussen.

Expressions liées

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een hele kluif

synonym

A tough nut to crack/a big job

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aan de bak gaan

builds on

To get to work

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een klusje opknappen

specialized form

To do a small chore

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het is geen sinecure

contrast

It is not an easy task

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