Signification
To collect data.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value 'transparantie' (transparency). Gathering information is seen as a way to ensure everyone is on the same page, which is crucial for the 'Poldermodel' (consensus-based decision making). In Flanders, the phrase is also common, but you might also hear 'inlichtingen nemen'. The register remains formal and professional. In Surinamese Dutch, 'informatie inwinnen' is used in official contexts, though daily speech might favor more direct expressions like 'vragen naar'. In a Dutch office, saying 'Ik ga informatie inwinnen' signals that you are taking ownership of a task and will return with a factual report. It is a sign of 'zelfstandigheid' (independence).
Use with 'bij'
Always use 'bij' when mentioning the person or organization you are getting info from. 'Ik win informatie in bij de politie.'
Separable Verb Alert
Don't forget to put 'in' at the end! 'Ik win informatie in' is correct. 'Ik inwin informatie' is a common mistake.
Signification
To collect data.
Use with 'bij'
Always use 'bij' when mentioning the person or organization you are getting info from. 'Ik win informatie in bij de politie.'
Separable Verb Alert
Don't forget to put 'in' at the end! 'Ik win informatie in' is correct. 'Ik inwin informatie' is a common mistake.
Professionalism
Using this phrase in a Dutch office will immediately make you sound more competent and thorough.
Teste-toi
Vul de juiste vorm van 'inwinnen' in.
Ik heb gisteren bij de bank informatie ______.
This is the perfectum (past participle) form of the separable verb 'inwinnen'.
Welke zin is correct?
Kies de zin met de juiste woordvolgorde.
In a main clause, the prefix 'in' moves to the very end of the sentence.
Match de zin aan de situatie.
Zin: 'Ik moet eerst juridisch advies inwinnen.'
Legal advice (juridisch advies) is appropriate for a conflict with an employer.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Weet jij al naar welke universiteit je gaat?' B: 'Nee, ik ga eerst ______.'
'Informatie inwinnen' is the standard collocation for researching options.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk heb gisteren bij de bank informatie ______.
This is the perfectum (past participle) form of the separable verb 'inwinnen'.
Kies de zin met de juiste woordvolgorde.
In a main clause, the prefix 'in' moves to the very end of the sentence.
Zin: 'Ik moet eerst juridisch advies inwinnen.'
Legal advice (juridisch advies) is appropriate for a conflict with an employer.
A: 'Weet jij al naar welke universiteit je gaat?' B: 'Nee, ik ga eerst ______.'
'Informatie inwinnen' is the standard collocation for researching options.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot exactly. 'Onderzoek doen' (doing research) is broader and can take months. 'Informatie inwinnen' is usually about asking specific questions to get facts for a decision.
Yes, most commonly with 'advies' (advice) or 'inlichtingen' (intelligence). You can't use it for physical objects like groceries.
Use the perfectum: 'Ik heb informatie ingewonnen.'
It's a bit formal for a text to a friend. Use 'Ik ga even wat dingen checken' instead.
'Inwinnen' implies asking or inquiring. 'Verzamelen' implies picking up or grouping things that are already there.
It's better to say 'via de website' or 'op de website'. 'Bij' is for people/organizations.
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
No, it comes from an old word for 'working' or 'harvesting'. You are 'harvesting' the facts.
Technically yes, but it sounds very funny/ironic because the phrase is so formal.
'Navraag doen' is a great, slightly easier alternative.
Expressions liées
advies inwinnen
specialized formTo seek expert advice.
inlichtingen inwinnen
synonymTo gather intelligence or formal information.
navraag doen
similarTo make inquiries.
gegevens verzamelen
similarTo collect data.
