Signification
To discard something.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people are very direct. If they say this, they mean it. Belgians might use 'vuilbak' instead of 'prullenbak'. In Dutch offices, this is a common way to end a failed brainstorming session.
Context is key
Always clarify if you mean literal trash or a figurative idea.
Be careful with people
Never say you want to throw a person in the prullenbak unless you are joking!
Signification
To discard something.
Context is key
Always clarify if you mean literal trash or a figurative idea.
Be careful with people
Never say you want to throw a person in the prullenbak unless you are joking!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Ik ____ de oude krant in de prullenbak.
First person singular conjugation.
Which is the correct figurative meaning?
What does it mean to throw a plan in the prullenbak?
It means to abandon or reject.
Match the Dutch to English.
Match: prullenbak, gooien, weggooien
Vocabulary check.
Finish the dialogue.
A: 'This idea is bad.' B: 'Yes, let's ____.'
Correct word order.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ____ de oude krant in de prullenbak.
First person singular conjugation.
What does it mean to throw a plan in the prullenbak?
It means to abandon or reject.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Vocabulary check.
A: 'This idea is bad.' B: 'Yes, let's ____.'
Correct word order.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, it is very common for computer files.
It can be if used to dismiss someone's work.
Gooide in de prullenbak.
No, 'vuilnisbak' is also common.
Only if you are describing a process improvement.
Yes, though 'vuilbak' is more common in Belgium.
Expressions liées
Bij het oud vuil zetten
synonymTo discard something permanently
Weggooien
similarTo throw away
De prullenbak in
specialized formInto the trash
