मतलब
Achieving two goals with one action.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Efficiency is a core Dutch value. Being 'handig' (clever/resourceful) is highly praised, and this idiom is the primary way to express that someone has found a smart shortcut. The phrase is equally common in Flanders. Flemish speakers might use it with a slightly softer 'g' sound in 'vliegen', but the meaning and frequency are identical. In Surinamese Dutch, the idiom is well-understood and used, often in the context of family logistics or business, reflecting the shared linguistic history. The Afrikaans equivalent 'twee vlieë met een klap slaan' is almost identical, showing the deep roots of this phrase in the 17th-century Dutch language that traveled to the Cape.
Emphasize the 'één'
When speaking, put extra stress on the word 'één'. This makes you sound much more like a native speaker who is proud of their efficiency.
Don't use with 'vogels'
Even if you know the English 'birds', never use 'vogels' in this Dutch idiom. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating literally.
मतलब
Achieving two goals with one action.
Emphasize the 'één'
When speaking, put extra stress on the word 'één'. This makes you sound much more like a native speaker who is proud of their efficiency.
Don't use with 'vogels'
Even if you know the English 'birds', never use 'vogels' in this Dutch idiom. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating literally.
The 'Lekker' connection
Dutch people often pair this with 'lekker'. 'Dat is lekker twee vliegen in één klap!' It adds a sense of satisfaction.
खुद को परखो
Vul het juiste werkwoord in (in de juiste vorm).
Door op de fiets naar werk te gaan, ___ ik twee vliegen in één klap.
Het vaste idioom is 'twee vliegen in één klap slaan'.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de juiste zin:
Let op de voorzetsels 'in' en het gebruik van 'vliegen'.
In welke situatie is dit idioom passend?
Je gaat naar de kapper die toevallig naast de supermarkt zit waar je nog heen moest.
Je combineert twee taken op één locatie, wat efficiënt is.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Ik ga mijn huis verkopen en meteen kleiner gaan wonen om geld te besparen.' B: 'Slim, zo ___.'
De spreker reageert op een efficiënt plan.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासDoor op de fiets naar werk te gaan, ___ ik twee vliegen in één klap.
Het vaste idioom is 'twee vliegen in één klap slaan'.
Kies de juiste zin:
Let op de voorzetsels 'in' en het gebruik van 'vliegen'.
Je gaat naar de kapper die toevallig naast de supermarkt zit waar je nog heen moest.
Je combineert twee taken op één locatie, wat efficiënt is.
A: 'Ik ga mijn huis verkopen en meteen kleiner gaan wonen om geld te besparen.' B: 'Slim, zo ___.'
De spreker reageert op een efficiënt plan.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but it's usually an exaggeration or a joke to show you were even more efficient than usual.
Yes, it's very common in business Dutch to describe a smart move or a strategic benefit.
In a full sentence, yes. But as an exclamation, you can just say 'Twee vliegen in één klap!'
It's a historical difference. Dutch culture was very focused on domestic cleanliness, and swatting flies was a common household task.
The standard idiom uses 'in', though 'met' is sometimes heard. Stick to 'in' to be safe.
Generally no. It implies a successful or clever outcome. For bad things, you'd just say 'twee tegenslagen tegelijk'.
Not at all! It is used daily by people of all ages in the Netherlands and Flanders.
It's a soft, scratchy sound in the back of your throat. If it's too hard, try making a 'h' sound with more friction.
Younger people might just say 'win-win', but 'twee vliegen in één klap' remains very popular.
You can say 'drie vliegen in één klap', but it's less common and sounds like you're bragging!
संबंधित मुहावरे
Het nuttige met het aangename verenigen
similarCombining something useful with something pleasant.
Een win-win situatie
synonymA situation where both parties benefit.
Dweilen met de kraan open
contrastMopping with the tap running (a hopeless task).
In één moeite door
builds onDoing something else while you are already at it.
