Signification
Putting effort into a task.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people value modesty. Saying you 'did your best' is a way to acknowledge effort without sounding boastful. The phrase is used identically, but the tone might be slightly more formal in professional settings. In Dutch companies, 'je best doen' is often used in performance reviews to show a positive attitude. Teachers often use this phrase to encourage students who are struggling but working hard.
Possessive Pronouns
Always check your subject. 'Ik' needs 'mijn', 'Jij' needs 'je', 'Hij' needs 'zijn'.
Humility
Use this phrase to sound humble. It shows you are a hard worker without bragging.
Signification
Putting effort into a task.
Possessive Pronouns
Always check your subject. 'Ik' needs 'mijn', 'Jij' needs 'je', 'Hij' needs 'zijn'.
Humility
Use this phrase to sound humble. It shows you are a hard worker without bragging.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun.
Zij doet ___ best om de taal te leren.
The subject is 'Zij' (she), so we use 'haar' (her).
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
'Best' is an uncountable noun here and does not take an 'en' or 'e' ending.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Het examen was erg moeilijk. B: Jammer, maar heb je ___?
The context is past tense, so we use the perfect tense 'gedaan'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesZij doet ___ best om de taal te leren.
The subject is 'Zij' (she), so we use 'haar' (her).
Choose the correct sentence.
'Best' is an uncountable noun here and does not take an 'en' or 'e' ending.
A: Het examen was erg moeilijk. B: Jammer, maar heb je ___?
The context is past tense, so we use the perfect tense 'gedaan'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional correspondence.
No, it is a very polite and positive phrase.
That is just an intensified version meaning 'your absolute best'.
Expressions liées
Je inzetten
synonymTo commit oneself.
Hard werken
similarTo work hard.
Je uitsloven
contrastTo show off.
Het beste ervan maken
builds onTo make the best of it.
