A1 Expression ニュートラル

Zo snel mogelijk.

As soon as possible.

意味

Doing something without delay.

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文化的背景

Dutch people value directness and efficiency. Saying 'zo snel mogelijk' is seen as a professional commitment, not just a polite filler. In Belgium, the phrase is equally common, but you might hear 'zo rap mogelijk' in informal speech, reflecting the local dialect. In Surinamese Dutch, the pace of life can be different, but 'zo snel mogelijk' remains the standard for formal business and government interactions. The abbreviation 'z.s.m.' is so common that it is often used as a noun in internal jargon, e.g., 'Is dat een z.s.m.-tje?' (Is that an ASAP-task?).

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The 'No-Als' Rule

Never say 'zo snel als mogelijk'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're an English speaker.

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Directness

Don't be offended if a Dutch person asks you to do something 'zo snel mogelijk' without saying 'please'. It's just efficient communication.

意味

Doing something without delay.

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The 'No-Als' Rule

Never say 'zo snel als mogelijk'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're an English speaker.

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Directness

Don't be offended if a Dutch person asks you to do something 'zo snel mogelijk' without saying 'please'. It's just efficient communication.

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Don't Overuse

If everything is 'zsm', then nothing is. Use it for things that actually have a deadline.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to say 'as soon as possible'.

Ik kom ___ ___ ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zo snel mogelijk

The full phrase is 'zo snel mogelijk'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct Dutch?

A: Kunt u mij zo snel als mogelijk bellen? B: Kunt u mij zo snel mogelijk bellen?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

Dutch does not use 'als' in this phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.

Baas: 'Wanneer is het project klaar?' Werknemer: '___'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik doe het zo snel mogelijk.

The boss is asking for a deadline, so 'as soon as possible' is the logical answer.

Match the phrase to the correct register.

1. Zo spoedig mogelijk 2. ZSM 3. Zo snel mogelijk

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-Formal, 2-Informal, 3-Neutral

'Spoedig' is formal, 'zsm' is informal/shorthand, and 'snel' is neutral.

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Urgency Levels

Direct/Nu
Meteen Immediately
Urgent
Zo snel mogelijk ASAP
Future
Binnenkort Soon

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing words to say 'as soon as possible'. Fill Blank A1

Ik kom ___ ___ ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zo snel mogelijk

The full phrase is 'zo snel mogelijk'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct Dutch? Choose A2

A: Kunt u mij zo snel als mogelijk bellen? B: Kunt u mij zo snel mogelijk bellen?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

Dutch does not use 'als' in this phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion B1

Baas: 'Wanneer is het project klaar?' Werknemer: '___'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik doe het zo snel mogelijk.

The boss is asking for a deadline, so 'as soon as possible' is the logical answer.

Match the phrase to the correct register. situation_matching B1

1. Zo spoedig mogelijk 2. ZSM 3. Zo snel mogelijk

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-Formal, 2-Informal, 3-Neutral

'Spoedig' is formal, 'zsm' is informal/shorthand, and 'snel' is neutral.

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よくある質問

10 問

No, it's neutral. However, in a request to a superior, adding 'zou u' (would you) makes it more polite.

It stands for 'zo snel mogelijk'. It's the Dutch equivalent of ASAP.

Yes, it's a synonym, but 'snel' is more common in professional settings.

It's a fixed idiomatic construction in Dutch. Adding 'als' is grammatically incorrect in this short form.

Yes, but it's more formal and often used in writing.

It's pronounced 'MOO-ghuh-luk'. The 'g' is soft and the 'ijk' sounds like 'uk'.

No, for that you use 'zo veel mogelijk'.

Yes, it's standard in both the Netherlands and Flanders.

Yes, e.g., 'Zo snel mogelijk wil ik vertrekken', but it's more common at the end.

Yes, though most people just type 'zsm'.

関連フレーズ

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zo spoedig mogelijk

specialized form

As soon as possible (formal)

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meteen

similar

Immediately

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zo vlug mogelijk

synonym

As quickly as possible

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zo goed mogelijk

builds on

As well as possible

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binnenkort

contrast

Soon

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