B1 Expression Neutre

het is aan jou

it is up to you

Signification

You have the responsibility to decide.

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Contexte culturel

The Dutch value consensus. Using this phrase shows you respect the other person's input. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes more indirect. This phrase is used frequently in professional settings. Dutch is the official language. The usage is identical to the Netherlands. Used in formal and informal contexts, often in school or government settings.

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Use it to be polite

Using this phrase shows you value the other person's opinion.

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Don't use for ownership

Never use 'aan' if you mean 'belongs to'. Use 'van' instead.

Signification

You have the responsibility to decide.

💡

Use it to be polite

Using this phrase shows you value the other person's opinion.

⚠️

Don't use for ownership

Never use 'aan' if you mean 'belongs to'. Use 'van' instead.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Ik heb mijn keuze gemaakt, nu is het ____ ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : aan jou

The phrase 'het is aan jou' is the correct idiomatic expression for 'it is up to you'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Het is aan jou om te beslissen.

'Aan' is the correct preposition for responsibility/turns.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English equivalent.

Match the phrases.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Het is aan jou - It is your turn

Aan indicates turn/responsibility, van indicates possession.

🎉 Score : /3

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

3 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Ik heb mijn keuze gemaakt, nu is het ____ ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : aan jou

The phrase 'het is aan jou' is the correct idiomatic expression for 'it is up to you'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Het is aan jou om te beslissen.

'Aan' is the correct preposition for responsibility/turns.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English equivalent. Match B1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Het is aan jou - It is your turn

Aan indicates turn/responsibility, van indicates possession.

🎉 Score : /3

Questions fréquentes

2 questions

Yes, it is perfectly fine in professional emails.

No, it is actually quite polite as it gives the other person agency.

Expressions liées

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De keuze is aan jou

similar

The choice is yours

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Jij bent aan de beurt

similar

It is your turn

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Jij mag het zeggen

similar

You get to say it

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Het is jouw verantwoordelijkheid

contrast

It is your responsibility

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