A2 Idiom カジュアル

De kluts kwijt zijn

To lose the whisk

意味

To become confused or lose control.

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文化的背景

The Dutch appreciate honesty. Admitting you are 'de kluts kwijt' is seen as a sign of self-awareness. The phrase is also used in Flanders, though sometimes 'de pedalen kwijt zijn' (to lose the pedals) is used for similar situations. In modern Dutch offices, using this phrase is a way to break the tension during long meetings. Teachers often use this to encourage students to ask for help when they are confused.

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Use it with 'even'

Adding 'even' makes it sound more natural: 'Ik ben even de kluts kwijt'.

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Don't use for objects

Never say 'Ik ben mijn sleutels de kluts kwijt'.

意味

To become confused or lose control.

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Use it with 'even'

Adding 'even' makes it sound more natural: 'Ik ben even de kluts kwijt'.

⚠️

Don't use for objects

Never say 'Ik ben mijn sleutels de kluts kwijt'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct verb.

Ik ___ de kluts kwijt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ben

The phrase uses the verb 'zijn' (to be).

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik ben de kluts kwijt.

This is the standard idiomatic form.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Can you explain this again?' B: 'Sorry, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ik ben de kluts kwijt

This is the natural way to admit confusion.

🎉 スコア: /3

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練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

Ik ___ de kluts kwijt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ben

The phrase uses the verb 'zijn' (to be).

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik ben de kluts kwijt.

This is the standard idiomatic form.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Can you explain this again?' B: 'Sorry, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ik ben de kluts kwijt

This is the natural way to admit confusion.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

2 問

Only if it is a very informal email to a close colleague.

No, it is a common, friendly way to admit you are struggling.

関連フレーズ

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De draad kwijt zijn

synonym

To lose the thread of a story.

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De pedalen kwijt zijn

similar

To lose control (like on a bike).

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In de war zijn

synonym

To be confused.

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Het spoor bijster zijn

similar

To be lost/confused.

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