Signification
Speaking while someone else is talking.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value 'uitpraten' (letting someone finish). In schools, children are taught to wait for their turn. However, in adult life, especially in the Randstad, conversations can be very fast-paced with many interruptions. Flemish culture is generally perceived as slightly more formal and polite than Northern Dutch culture. 'In de rede vallen' might be taken more personally or seen as more aggressive in a Flemish office than in an Amsterdam one. During a 'vergadering', interrupting is sometimes seen as a sign of 'meedenken' (thinking along), but only if it's constructive. If it's just to disagree, it's better to wait. In the Dutch parliament (Tweede Kamer), there are strict rules. You can only interrupt via the 'interruptiemicrofoon' and with permission from the chair.
Use 'Even'
Adding 'even' (Mag ik je *even* in de rede vallen?) makes the interruption sound much softer and more temporary.
The 'Zijn' Trap
Always remember: 'Ik ben hem in de rede gevallen.' Using 'heb' is a very common learner mistake.
Signification
Speaking while someone else is talking.
Use 'Even'
Adding 'even' (Mag ik je *even* in de rede vallen?) makes the interruption sound much softer and more temporary.
The 'Zijn' Trap
Always remember: 'Ik ben hem in de rede gevallen.' Using 'heb' is a very common learner mistake.
Body Language
In the Netherlands, raising a finger slightly while saying 'Mag ik...' is the standard way to signal you are about to fall in the rede.
Teste-toi
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'vallen' in.
Gisteren ___ hij mij drie keer in de rede.
The sentence refers to 'gisteren' (yesterday), so we need the past tense singular: 'viel'.
Kies het juiste woord om de zin af te maken.
Het is onbeleefd om iemand in de ___ te vallen.
The idiom is 'in de rede vallen'. 'Reden' means reason, and 'raad' means advice.
Wat is de meest beleefde reactie?
Spreker A: 'Ik denk dat we de prijzen moeten verhogen...' Spreker B: '___, maar ik ben het daar niet mee eens.'
This is the standard polite way to interrupt someone in Dutch.
Match de zin met de situatie.
Zin: 'Mag ik u even in de rede vallen, meneer de voorzitter?'
The use of 'u' and 'meneer de voorzitter' (Mr. Chairman) indicates a formal meeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesGisteren ___ hij mij drie keer in de rede.
The sentence refers to 'gisteren' (yesterday), so we need the past tense singular: 'viel'.
Het is onbeleefd om iemand in de ___ te vallen.
The idiom is 'in de rede vallen'. 'Reden' means reason, and 'raad' means advice.
Spreker A: 'Ik denk dat we de prijzen moeten verhogen...' Spreker B: '___, maar ik ben het daar niet mee eens.'
This is the standard polite way to interrupt someone in Dutch.
Zin: 'Mag ik u even in de rede vallen, meneer de voorzitter?'
The use of 'u' and 'meneer de voorzitter' (Mr. Chairman) indicates a formal meeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot necessarily. In a lively debate or an urgent situation, it's acceptable. However, doing it constantly without apologizing is considered 'onbeschoft' (rude).
No, that would be 'onderbreken'. 'In de rede vallen' is only for people speaking.
'Rede' is speech/discourse. 'Reden' is the cause or motive for something. They are often confused by learners.
You can say: 'Zou ik mijn verhaal even mogen afmaken?' (May I finish my story?)
Yes, 'een interruptie'. You can say: 'Geen interrupties alstublieft.'
It's a metaphor for dropping into the middle of someone's structured path of words.
Yes: 'Ik werd voortdurend in de rede gevallen.' (I was constantly being interrupted.)
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used throughout the Netherlands and Flanders.
There isn't one single phrase, but 'iemand laten uitpraten' is the opposite action.
Only if you are describing a conversation. You can't 'fall in the rede' of a book or an essay.
Expressions liées
iemand onderbreken
synonymTo interrupt someone.
iemand laten uitpraten
contrastTo let someone finish speaking.
door iemand heen praten
similarTo talk at the same time as someone else.
het woord nemen
builds onTo start speaking (often after interrupting).
