Signification
Insisting on something.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (soberness). Making a point of something small is often seen as 'aanstellerij' (showing off or being dramatic). Flemish people might be slightly more indirect than the Dutch. They might use the phrase to gently signal dissatisfaction without being as confrontational. In Dutch meetings, 'een punt maken' is a recognized way to transition from brainstorming to decision-making or to highlight a 'dealbreaker'. On Dutch Twitter/X, you often see 'Hier kunnen we een punt van maken' used to start a discussion about a social issue.
Use 'geen' for politeness
Saying 'Ik maak er geen punt van' is a great way to sound friendly and flexible in Dutch.
Don't overdo it
If you 'maakt overal een punt van', people will think you are annoying or 'een zeurpiet' (a whiner).
Signification
Insisting on something.
Use 'geen' for politeness
Saying 'Ik maak er geen punt van' is a great way to sound friendly and flexible in Dutch.
Don't overdo it
If you 'maakt overal een punt van', people will think you are annoying or 'een zeurpiet' (a whiner).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I don't make an issue of it.'
Ik maak ___ ___ punt ___.
The full phrase is 'er geen punt van maken'.
Which sentence is correct?
Someone is complaining about a tiny scratch on a rental car.
This correctly uses the idiom to describe someone being difficult about a detail.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Sorry dat ik je boek ben vergeten.' B: '___'
'Maak er geen punt van' is a common way to say 'Don't worry about it'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Your boss is very strict about arriving at 9:00 sharp.
This describes insisting on a specific rule.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk maak ___ ___ punt ___.
The full phrase is 'er geen punt van maken'.
Someone is complaining about a tiny scratch on a rental car.
This correctly uses the idiom to describe someone being difficult about a detail.
A: 'Sorry dat ik je boek ben vergeten.' B: '___'
'Maak er geen punt van' is a common way to say 'Don't worry about it'.
Your boss is very strict about arriving at 9:00 sharp.
This describes insisting on a specific rule.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it can be neutral or even positive if you are standing up for an important principle.
No, that sounds strange. You make a point of an action or a thing, not a person. Use 'Ik maak een punt van je gedrag' (your behavior) instead.
'Een punt maken' is the action of insisting. 'Een punt hebben' means you have a valid argument (You have a point).
Yes, it is perfectly fine to use in a professional context to address an issue.
Expressions liées
Een punt zetten achter iets
similarTo finish something or stop talking about it.
Ter zake komen
builds onTo get to the point.
Moeilijk doen
synonymTo be difficult.
Iets door de vingers zien
contrastTo overlook something.
