Signification
To contribute to a discussion.
Contexte culturel
The 'Poldermodel' is the cultural backbone of this phrase. It encourages everyone to contribute to discussions to reach a consensus. While used in Flanders, Flemish speakers might sometimes prefer 'meespreken' or 'zijn zegje doen', and the tone can be slightly more formal than in the Netherlands. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is well-understood but might be used alongside Sranan Tongo expressions for giving opinions. In Afrikaans, the equivalent is 'saampraat'. It carries a very similar social weight of community participation.
Use the Diminutive
Always use 'woordje' instead of 'woord'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a textbook.
Separable Verb Alert
Don't forget to put 'mee' at the end of your sentence in the present tense!
Signification
To contribute to a discussion.
Use the Diminutive
Always use 'woordje' instead of 'woord'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a textbook.
Separable Verb Alert
Don't forget to put 'mee' at the end of your sentence in the present tense!
The 'Over' Rule
If you want to mention the topic, always use the preposition 'over'. It's the most natural way to connect the phrase to a subject.
Don't be Shy
In the Netherlands, 'meepraten' is seen as a sign of engagement. Don't be afraid to use this phrase to enter a conversation.
Teste-toi
Vul de juiste vorm van 'meepraten' in.
Ik heb gisteren een woordje ______ over de nieuwe plannen.
This is the perfect tense (voltooid deelwoord), so we use 'meegepraat'.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de juiste zin:
In a main clause, the verb splits and 'mee' goes to the end.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'een woordje meepraten'?
Je bent bij een vergadering en je weet veel over het onderwerp.
This is the perfect situation to show you have relevant knowledge to share.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Wat weet jij van computers?' B: 'Nou, ik ben een programmeur, dus ik kan wel ______.'
'Een woordje meepraten' fits because the speaker has expertise.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Meepraten vs. Meepraten met
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk heb gisteren een woordje ______ over de nieuwe plannen.
This is the perfect tense (voltooid deelwoord), so we use 'meegepraat'.
Kies de juiste zin:
In a main clause, the verb splits and 'mee' goes to the end.
Je bent bij een vergadering en je weet veel over het onderwerp.
This is the perfect situation to show you have relevant knowledge to share.
A: 'Wat weet jij van computers?' B: 'Nou, ik ben een programmeur, dus ik kan wel ______.'
'Een woordje meepraten' fits because the speaker has expertise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends. It's very versatile.
No, the phrase is fixed as 'een woordje'. Changing the number makes it no longer an idiom.
'Meepraten' alone can sometimes mean just agreeing with others. 'Een woordje meepraten' specifically means contributing your own knowledge.
Yes! 'Ik heb gisteren een woordje meegepraat.'
Not at all. In fact, most Dutch bosses appreciate it when employees want to 'meepraten'.
No, gossip is 'roddelen'. 'Meepraten' is about constructive discussion.
Yes, it's common in emails, articles, and reports.
You can say 'een woordje meespreken', but 'meepraten' is much more common in daily life.
You can say 'ik kon geen woordje meepraten' if you felt left out or didn't understand the topic.
You can say: 'Ik wil hierover graag een woordje meepraten.'
Expressions liées
je zegje doen
similarTo say what you have to say.
een duit in het zakje doen
similarTo contribute a small part.
het hoogste woord hebben
contrastTo dominate the conversation.
iemand naar de mond praten
contrastTo tell someone what they want to hear.
