Signification
To have worked in a field for long.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value directness. Stating you have 'ruime ervaring' is seen as a factual, professional claim. Flemish speakers also use this, but might sometimes prefer 'jarenlange ervaring' for emphasis. In international companies based in the Netherlands, this phrase is often translated directly to English as 'extensive experience'. In Dutch universities, professors might use this to describe their research background.
Use it in CVs
This is the best phrase to use in your professional profile summary.
Don't overdo it
Don't use it in every sentence. Once per interview is enough.
Signification
To have worked in a field for long.
Use it in CVs
This is the best phrase to use in your professional profile summary.
Don't overdo it
Don't use it in every sentence. Once per interview is enough.
Dutch directness
It's a polite way to be direct about your skills.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Zij heeft een ruime ervaring ___ marketing.
We use 'in' for sectors or fields.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Experience is uncountable here.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ben je geschikt voor deze baan? B: Ja, ik heb __________.
This is the standard collocation.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are in a job interview.
This is appropriate for an interview.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesZij heeft een ruime ervaring ___ marketing.
We use 'in' for sectors or fields.
Choose the best option.
Experience is uncountable here.
A: Ben je geschikt voor deze baan? B: Ja, ik heb __________.
This is the standard collocation.
You are in a job interview.
This is appropriate for an interview.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it sounds too formal. Use 'Ik doe dit al jaren' instead.
No, 'ervaring' is uncountable in this context.
'Ruime' is formal/professional, 'veel' is neutral/casual.
It implies a significant amount of time, but doesn't specify a number.
Only if you want to sound very serious about your hobby.
Yes, learners often use the wrong adjective like 'grote'.
It's a tricky Dutch vowel sound. Practice the 'ui'.
Yes, it is standard in both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Then you definitely shouldn't use this phrase!
Yes, it is excellent for professional emails.
Expressions liées
jarenlange ervaring
similaryears of experience
brede ervaring
similarbroad experience
ervaren zijn
similarto be experienced
expertise hebben
similarto have expertise
