Signification
Agreeing that a decision is good.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (sobriety/pragmatism). Being 'verstandig' is often seen as better than being 'briljant' (brilliant) because it implies reliability. Flemish speakers use this phrase too, but they might also say 'Dat is een schone keuze', where 'schoon' means 'good/proper' rather than just 'beautiful'. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more emphatic. Respect for elders' advice is high, so this phrase is often used when following traditional wisdom. In meetings, this phrase is a 'soft' way to agree. It focuses on the logic of the proposal rather than the person, which helps maintain professional neutrality.
The 'De' Rule
Always check if the noun is 'de' or 'het'. Since 'keuze' is 'de keuze', you must add the 'e' to 'verstandig'.
Don't overdo it
If you say this for every small thing, you might sound a bit like a school teacher. Save it for actual decisions.
Signification
Agreeing that a decision is good.
The 'De' Rule
Always check if the noun is 'de' or 'het'. Since 'keuze' is 'de keuze', you must add the 'e' to 'verstandig'.
Don't overdo it
If you say this for every small thing, you might sound a bit like a school teacher. Save it for actual decisions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'verstandig'.
Je draagt een dikke jas in de winter. Dat is een _______ keuze.
'Keuze' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
Which situation is best for this phrase?
When would you say 'Dat is een verstandige keuze'?
The phrase is for logical, responsible decisions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik ga vanavond niet naar het feestje, ik moet morgen vroeg werken. B: ________.
Choosing work over a party is a 'sensible' decision.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When is it a 'Verstandige Keuze'?
Health
- • Salad
- • Exercise
- • Sleep
Money
- • Saving
- • Investing
- • Budgeting
Safety
- • Helmet
- • Seatbelt
- • Insurance
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJe draagt een dikke jas in de winter. Dat is een _______ keuze.
'Keuze' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
When would you say 'Dat is een verstandige keuze'?
The phrase is for logical, responsible decisions.
A: Ik ga vanavond niet naar het feestje, ik moet morgen vroeg werken. B: ________.
Choosing work over a party is a 'sensible' decision.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect. Because 'keuze' is a common gender noun (de-word), the adjective needs the -e ending.
'Slim' usually means clever or smart (quick thinking), while 'verstandig' means sensible or prudent (long-term thinking).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it is also perfectly acceptable in a professional business meeting.
Yes, if you are choosing a healthy option over an unhealthy one, it is a 'verstandige keuze'.
You say: 'Dat was een verstandige keuze.'
'Wijs' is more 'deep' or 'philosophical'. 'Verstandig' is more 'practical' and 'logical'.
No! This is a common mistake. 'Sensitive' is 'gevoelig'. 'Verstandig' is 'sensible'.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails to confirm a client's decision.
The opposite is 'onverstandig' (unwise/not sensible).
It is always 'een' (a) or 'de' (the) verstandige keuze, because 'keuze' is a de-word.
Expressions liées
een slimme zet
similara smart move
een wijs besluit
similara wise decision
een domme fout
contrasta stupid mistake
gezond verstand
builds oncommon sense
