A1 Expression ニュートラル

Ik werk in een kantoor.

I work in an office.

意味

Stating workplace.

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文化的背景

The 'Vrijmibo' (Friday afternoon drink) is a crucial part of office life. It's where colleagues bond over beer and bitterballen. Dutch offices are known for 'Het Nieuwe Werken' (The New Way of Working), which emphasizes flexibility, remote work, and open spaces. Directness is key. If a colleague in a Dutch office disagrees with you, they will likely say it directly, which can be surprising for foreigners. Lunch is often simple—usually a cheese sandwich brought from home, eaten together in the 'kantine'.

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The 'Op' Trick

If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Ik werk op kantoor' when talking about your daily routine.

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Watch the 'W'

Don't pronounce the 'w' in 'werk' like an English 'w'. It's closer to a 'v'.

意味

Stating workplace.

💡

The 'Op' Trick

If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Ik werk op kantoor' when talking about your daily routine.

⚠️

Watch the 'W'

Don't pronounce the 'w' in 'werk' like an English 'w'. It's closer to a 'v'.

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Add a City

Always follow this phrase with 'in [City]' to keep the conversation going.

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Lunch Culture

Mentioning you eat lunch at your desk might be seen as 'hardworking' but also 'not gezellig' in some Dutch offices.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct preposition.

Ik werk ___ een kantoor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: in

'In' is the standard preposition for being inside a building like a kantoor.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct Dutch translation for 'I work in an office.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik werk in een kantoor.

The verb must be 'werk' (stem) and the article 'een' is required.

Match the Dutch words to their English meanings.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Direct word-for-word translation.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Wat doe je voor werk? B: ___

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik werk in een kantoor.

This is the most natural response to a question about your job.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

In vs. Op

In een kantoor
Physical building The structure
Op kantoor
State of working The activity

Workplaces

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Indoor

  • Kantoor
  • Ziekenhuis
  • School
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Outdoor

  • Boerderij
  • Bouwplaats

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct preposition. Fill Blank A1

Ik werk ___ een kantoor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: in

'In' is the standard preposition for being inside a building like a kantoor.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct Dutch translation for 'I work in an office.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik werk in een kantoor.

The verb must be 'werk' (stem) and the article 'een' is required.

Match the Dutch words to their English meanings. 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: a

Direct word-for-word translation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Wat doe je voor werk? B: ___

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik werk in een kantoor.

This is the most natural response to a question about your job.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

It is a neuter noun (het kantoor).

No, you need the article 'een' or 'het'.

'Kantoor' is the room or building; 'bureau' is the desk you sit at.

You say 'Ik werk thuis' or 'Ik werk vanuit huis'.

It is neutral and can be used in any context.

It's an open-plan office, very common in the Netherlands.

The plural is 'kantoren'.

Only if you mean 'near' the office, not 'at' the office.

It's short for 'Vrijdagmiddagborrel', a Friday afternoon drink with colleagues.

Yes, very common, especially 4 days a week.

Say 'Ik heb een kantoorbaan'.

Generally, they value efficiency over long hours and leave at 5 PM.

関連フレーズ

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Ik heb een baan

similar

I have a job

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Ik werk thuis

contrast

I work at home

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Kantooruren

builds on

Office hours

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Collega's

specialized form

Colleagues

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Kantoortuin

specialized form

Open-plan office

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