意味
To change to fit a new situation.
文化的背景
The 'Poldermodel' is the historical basis for adaptation. It emphasizes consensus and the idea that everyone must give a little to keep the group (and the land) safe. Flemish culture often values 'bescheidenheid' (modesty). Adapting to the group is seen as a sign of good manners and avoiding 'dikdoenerij' (showing off). The term is central to the 'Inburgeringsexamen'. It is often debated whether 'aanpassen' means losing one's own culture or simply learning Dutch rules. Dutch companies are increasingly 'Agile'. This requires employees to 'zich aanpassen' to changing sprints and goals constantly.
The Double Aan
Don't be afraid to say 'aan' twice. 'Ik pas me aan aan de regels' is perfectly correct and very common.
Reflexive Pronouns
Always check your subject. If it's 'wij', use 'ons'. If it's 'ik', use 'me'. Forgetting this is the #1 mistake.
意味
To change to fit a new situation.
The Double Aan
Don't be afraid to say 'aan' twice. 'Ik pas me aan aan de regels' is perfectly correct and very common.
Reflexive Pronouns
Always check your subject. If it's 'wij', use 'ons'. If it's 'ik', use 'me'. Forgetting this is the #1 mistake.
Integration Context
In the Netherlands, 'aanpassen' is a very positive word in job interviews. It shows you are a team player.
自分をテスト
Vul de juiste vorm van 'zich aanpassen' en de voorzetsel in.
Ik ___ me snel ___ de nieuwe situatie ___.
The sentence is: 'Ik pas me snel aan de nieuwe situatie aan.' The first 'aan' is the preposition, the second 'aan' is the separable prefix.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
A) Hij past zich aan de regels. B) Hij past zich aan de regels aan. C) Hij past aan de regels aan.
Sentence B includes both the reflexive pronoun 'zich' and the separable prefix 'aan' at the end.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Hoe vind je het in Nederland? B: Het is leuk, maar ik moet nog ___.
You need 'me' (reflexive) and 'aan' (preposition).
Match de zin met de situatie.
1. 'De plant past zich aan de droogte aan.' 2. 'Ik pas me aan jouw schema aan.'
The first refers to biology, the second to social planning.
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4 問題Ik ___ me snel ___ de nieuwe situatie ___.
The sentence is: 'Ik pas me snel aan de nieuwe situatie aan.' The first 'aan' is the preposition, the second 'aan' is the separable prefix.
A) Hij past zich aan de regels. B) Hij past zich aan de regels aan. C) Hij past aan de regels aan.
Sentence B includes both the reflexive pronoun 'zich' and the separable prefix 'aan' at the end.
A: Hoe vind je het in Nederland? B: Het is leuk, maar ik moet nog ___.
You need 'me' (reflexive) and 'aan' (preposition).
1. 'De plant past zich aan de droogte aan.' 2. 'Ik pas me aan jouw schema aan.'
The first refers to biology, the second to social planning.
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よくある質問
4 問Usually, yes. It implies flexibility. However, in political debates, it can be controversial if it implies someone must give up their identity.
Yes! 'De ijsbeer past zich aan aan de kou' is a perfect sentence.
'Veranderen' just means to change. 'Aanpassen' means to change *specifically to fit something else*.
If you are adapting *to* something, yes. If you just say 'I am adapting', you can stop at 'Ik pas me aan'.
関連フレーズ
gewend raken aan
similarto get used to
zich schikken naar
similarto comply with / to resign to
integreren
specialized formto integrate
overeenkomen met
contrastto correspond with
bijsturen
builds onto tweak / to correct course
