मतलब
Physical activity advice.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The Dutch are famous for their 'fietsen' (cycling) culture. For many, cycling to work isn't 'sport', but they still use the phrase 'Sporten is gezond' to justify the effort of biking in the wind and rain. In Flanders, people are equally active, but there is a slightly higher emphasis on 'wielrennen' (road cycling) as a formal sport. The phrase is used often during the spring classics season. Physical education (gymles) is mandatory and highly valued. Posters with 'Sporten is gezond' are found in almost every school gym to instill this value early. Many Dutch companies encourage 'lunchwandelen' (walking during lunch). It is socially expected to move during the day, and 'Sporten is gezond' is the common justification.
The 'n' is silent
When saying 'Sporten', don't pronounce the final 'n' too clearly. 'Sportuh' sounds much more native.
Use it for small talk
If you see someone running or biking, saying 'Sporten is gezond!' with a smile is a very common and friendly Dutch interaction.
मतलब
Physical activity advice.
The 'n' is silent
When saying 'Sporten', don't pronounce the final 'n' too clearly. 'Sportuh' sounds much more native.
Use it for small talk
If you see someone running or biking, saying 'Sporten is gezond!' with a smile is a very common and friendly Dutch interaction.
Don't use 'maken'
Avoid saying 'Sporten maakt gezond'. Stick to 'Sporten is gezond'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to complete the health advice.
Sporten ___ gezond.
We use the singular verb 'is' because 'sporten' acts as a singular subject (the activity).
Which sentence is the most natural way to encourage a friend to exercise?
Select the best option:
This is the standard, most natural collocation used in Dutch.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Dokter: 'U moet meer wandelen.' Patiënt: 'Ik weet het, dokter. ___.'
The patient is acknowledging the doctor's advice about movement/exercise.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You see your neighbor cycling to work in the rain.
This is a common, slightly encouraging/humorous thing to say to someone being active in tough conditions.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासSporten ___ gezond.
We use the singular verb 'is' because 'sporten' acts as a singular subject (the activity).
Select the best option:
This is the standard, most natural collocation used in Dutch.
Dokter: 'U moet meer wandelen.' Patiënt: 'Ik weet het, dokter. ___.'
The patient is acknowledging the doctor's advice about movement/exercise.
Situation: You see your neighbor cycling to work in the rain.
This is a common, slightly encouraging/humorous thing to say to someone being active in tough conditions.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, it is grammatically correct and common, but 'Sporten is gezond' is more frequent when referring to the activity of exercising.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your best friend.
Because it comes after the verb 'is' (predicate adjective). Adjectives only get an '-e' when they are before a noun.
'Sporten' implies organized exercise (gym, football), while 'bewegen' just means moving (walking, cleaning).
Yes! You can say 'Sporten is gezond voor je geest' (Exercise is healthy for your mind).
Be careful. While true, saying it unsolicited can be seen as rude or judgmental in Dutch culture.
You say: 'Sporten is niet gezond.'
Not a direct one, but 'Lekker bezig' is the slang way to acknowledge someone exercising.
Yes, the high rates of cycling and sports club memberships suggest this is a core national value.
Absolutely. 'Appels zijn gezond' (Apples are healthy).
संबंधित मुहावरे
Bewegen is gezond
similarMoving is healthy.
Een gezonde geest in een gezond lichaam
builds onA healthy mind in a healthy body.
Lekker bezig
specialized formGood job / Nice one.
Uitwaaien
similarTo walk in the wind to clear one's head.
