A1 Collocation ニュートラル

De tafel dekken

To set the table

意味

Preparing plates and cutlery for a meal.

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文化的背景

The 6 PM dinner is a cultural staple. Setting the table is the signal that the workday is over and family time begins. In Flanders, dining is often slightly more formal than in the Netherlands, with more attention to the 'gedekte tafel' even for lunch. In 'studentenhuizen', the task of 'de tafel dekken' is often skipped in favor of eating on the couch, but 'tafeldekken' remains a common term for any meal prep. Dutch hospitality training emphasizes the 'strak gedekte tafel' (tightly set table) as a sign of quality.

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The 'Alvast' Trick

Use 'alvast' (already/in the meantime) with this phrase to sound more native: 'Ik dek alvast de tafel.'

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No 'Zetten'!

Never say 'de tafel zetten'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

意味

Preparing plates and cutlery for a meal.

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The 'Alvast' Trick

Use 'alvast' (already/in the meantime) with this phrase to sound more native: 'Ik dek alvast de tafel.'

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No 'Zetten'!

Never say 'de tafel zetten'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

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Gezelligheid

A well-set table is the first step to a 'gezellige' evening in the Netherlands.

自分をテスト

Vul het juiste werkwoord in.

Wil jij de tafel ___?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dekken

In Dutch, we always use 'dekken' with 'tafel' for this action.

Kies de juiste zin.

Wat zeg je als de tafel klaar is?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: De tafel is gedekt.

'Gedekt' is the past participle used to describe the state of the table.

Combineer de actie met het voorwerp.

Match de woorden:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: De tafel - dekken

These are standard Dutch collocations.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: Het eten is bijna klaar. B: Oké, ik ___ de tafel wel even.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dek

The first person singular present tense of 'dekken' is 'dek'.

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Dekken vs. Afruimen

Voor het eten
De tafel dekken Setting the table
Na het eten
De tafel afruimen Clearing the table

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Vul het juiste werkwoord in. Fill Blank A1

Wil jij de tafel ___?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dekken

In Dutch, we always use 'dekken' with 'tafel' for this action.

Kies de juiste zin. Choose A1

Wat zeg je als de tafel klaar is?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: De tafel is gedekt.

'Gedekt' is the past participle used to describe the state of the table.

Combineer de actie met het voorwerp. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: De tafel - dekken

These are standard Dutch collocations.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion A2

A: Het eten is bijna klaar. B: Oké, ik ___ de tafel wel even.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dek

The first person singular present tense of 'dekken' is 'dek'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, the phrase is used even if you just put plates directly on the wood.

It can be both. As a verb phrase, it's two words ('de tafel dekken'). as a noun, it's one ('Tafeldekken is saai').

Usually not. It's specifically for dining tables. For a coffee table, you'd just say 'wat drinken neerzetten'.

The opposite is 'de tafel afruimen' (to clear the table).

It is neutral and can be used in any situation.

You say: 'De tafel is gedekt.'

It's better to say 'voor HET ontbijt'.

Yes, it's one of the first chore-related phrases Dutch children learn.

Yes, like 'de lading dekken' (to cover the costs/meaning) or 'een bed dekken' (rare, usually 'opmaken').

Vullen means to fill. You don't fill a table, you cover its surface.

関連フレーズ

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De tafel afruimen

contrast

To clear the table after a meal.

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Aan tafel!

builds on

Dinner is served! / Come to the table!

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Een tafel reserveren

similar

To reserve a table at a restaurant.

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De tafel afnemen

similar

To wipe the table with a cloth.

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