Signification
Trying to stay calm.
Contexte culturel
It is a very common, non-confrontational way to signal that you are upset without causing a scene. Used identically to the Netherlands, often with a slightly more reserved tone. Used as a professional tool to maintain composure during high-stress meetings. Widely taught by parents to children as a way to handle frustration.
Use 'even'
Always add 'even' to make the phrase sound natural and polite.
Don't be literal
Don't actually count out loud in a meeting unless you want to be dramatic!
Signification
Trying to stay calm.
Use 'even'
Always add 'even' to make the phrase sound natural and polite.
Don't be literal
Don't actually count out loud in a meeting unless you want to be dramatic!
Combine it
Combine it with 'diep ademhalen' for maximum effect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Ik moet even tot tien ____.
The idiom is 'tot tien tellen'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best way to express needing to calm down.
The standard idiom uses 'tien'.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Even tot tien tellen
It is a metaphor for emotional regulation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I am so frustrated!' B: '____.'
This is the most appropriate advice for frustration.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk moet even tot tien ____.
The idiom is 'tot tien tellen'.
Choose the best way to express needing to calm down.
The standard idiom uses 'tien'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
It is a metaphor for emotional regulation.
A: 'I am so frustrated!' B: '____.'
This is the most appropriate advice for frustration.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, but it can also be used for general stress or overwhelm.
Yes, but be careful. It's better to say 'I need a moment to think' in a formal setting.
No, it's a recognized psychological technique.
You can say 'Ik moet even tot honderd tellen!'
It can be, but usually it's a self-reflective statement.
Yes, it is very common.
No, it's actually polite because you are preventing an outburst.
Yes, in informal emails or texts.
No, it's just a number representing a short pause.
Yes, 'aftellen' is counting down (like for a rocket launch).
Expressions liées
Diep ademhalen
similarTake a deep breath
Rustig aan doen
similarTake it easy
De kalmte bewaren
similarKeep calm
Uit je slof schieten
contrastTo lose one's temper
