When something is circulating (circuleren), it means it's moving around, often in a continuous loop or throughout a system. Think of blood circulating in your body, or a rumor circulating through a group of people. It's about movement within a defined space or group.
When something circuleert, it is moving around, often in a continuous path or within a system. Think of blood circulating in your body or a rumor circulating through a group of people.
It implies a flow or movement that keeps returning to a starting point or spreading throughout an area. For example, a magazine can circuleren among readers, or air can circuleren in a room.
The C1 level signifies that you can understand and use this verb in a wide range of contexts, including more abstract or metaphorical uses. You should be able to recognize its nuances when discussing topics like economics, social interactions, or natural phenomena.
Being comfortable with 'circuleren' at this level means you can use it precisely to describe movement and dissemination, both literally and figuratively, without needing simpler terms.
§ Understanding "Circuleren"
The Dutch verb "circuleren" means "to circulate" or "to move around." It's often used when talking about things that move continuously in a system, like blood in a body, air in a room, or information among people. It’s a C1 level word, which means it’s for advanced learners. You'll hear it in more formal or technical contexts, but it's good to know for general understanding and speaking.
- Definition
- To move or cause to move continuously within a system or area.
§ Common Uses of "Circuleren"
You'll find "circuleren" used in several situations. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Fluids and Gases: When liquids or gases move in a system.
- Information: When news, rumors, or documents spread among people.
- Money/Goods: When currency or products move through an economy or market.
§ "Circuleren" in Action: Examples
Het bloed circuleert door ons lichaam. (The blood circulates through our body.)
Er circuleren veel geruchten over de nieuwe wet. (Many rumors are circulating about the new law.)
Zorg ervoor dat de lucht goed circuleert in de kamer. (Make sure the air circulates well in the room.)
§ "Circuleren" vs. Similar Words
Dutch has other words that might seem similar but are used in different contexts. Here's how "circuleren" stands out:
- "Rondgaan" (to go around): This is a more general term for moving around. It can be used for people, objects, or information. While information can "rondgaan," "circuleren" sounds more formal and emphasizes the systemic or continuous flow.
De taart ging rond op het feest. (The cake went around at the party.)
- "Bewegen" (to move): This is a very broad term for any kind of movement. "Circuleren" is a specific type of movement – a continuous, often cyclical, movement within a defined space or system.
De auto beweegt langzaam. (The car moves slowly.)
- "Stromen" (to flow): This is very close to "circuleren," especially for liquids and gases. However, "stromen" often implies a one-directional flow, like a river flowing to the sea, or electricity flowing through a wire. "Circuleren" emphasizes the idea of returning to the origin or moving within a closed system.
Het water stroomt door de rivier. (The water flows through the river.)
§ When to Choose "Circuleren"
Use "circuleren" when you want to convey the idea of:
- Systemic Movement: Things moving within a defined system (e.g., body, economy, network).
- Continuous Flow: The movement is ongoing, often cyclical or repetitive.
- Impersonal Subject: Often, the subject is not an active agent but rather something being moved.
- Formal Context: It's generally a more formal or technical choice than "rondgaan" or "bewegen."
By understanding these nuances, you can use "circuleren" precisely and improve your Dutch vocabulary for advanced conversations and readings.
豆知識
The word 'circuleren' is a direct descendant of the Latin 'circulare', which also gave us the English word 'circulate'. This shows how many Dutch and English words share a common ancient root!
発音ガイド
- pronouncing the 'c' as a 'k' sound at the beginning instead of 's'
- incorrect stress on the first or second syllable
レベル別の例文
De bus circuleert door de stad.
The bus [moves around] through the city.
Het bloed circuleert in je lichaam.
The blood [moves] in your body.
Geruchten circuleren snel.
Rumors [spread] quickly.
Lucht moet circuleren in de kamer.
Air must [move] in the room.
De aarde circuleert om de zon.
The earth [goes around] the sun.
Het water circuleert in de vijver.
The water [moves] in the pond.
Fietspaden circuleren rond het park.
Bike paths [go around] the park.
Nieuws circuleren via internet.
News [travels] via internet.
Het bloed circuleert door je lichaam.
The blood moves through your body.
Simple present tense.
De geruchten circuleren al een tijdje.
The rumors have been moving around for a while.
Simple present tense, 'al een tijdje' means 'for a while'.
Lucht circuleert in de kamer dankzij de ventilator.
Air moves in the room thanks to the fan.
Simple present tense, 'dankzij' means 'thanks to'.
De krant circuleerde snel door het dorp.
The newspaper moved quickly through the village.
Simple past tense.
Hoe circuleren ideeën in een bedrijf?
How do ideas move around in a company?
Simple present tense, question form.
Zorg ervoor dat het water goed circuleert in de vijver.
Make sure the water moves well in the pond.
Imperative, 'zorg ervoor dat' means 'make sure that'.
Nieuwe trends circuleren steeds sneller.
New trends move faster and faster.
Simple present tense, 'steeds sneller' means 'faster and faster'.
De munten circuleren nog steeds, ook al zijn ze oud.
The coins are still moving, even though they are old.
Simple present tense, 'ook al' means 'even though'.
Het bloed circuleert door je lichaam.
The blood moves through your body.
Literally: 'The blood circulates through your body.'
Geruchten circuleren snel in een kleine gemeenschap.
Rumors spread quickly in a small community.
Literally: 'Rumors circulate quickly in a small community.'
De bus circuleert om het dorp heen.
The bus goes around the village.
Literally: 'The bus circulates around the village.'
Hoe lang blijven deze documenten circuleren?
How long will these documents be in circulation?
Literally: 'How long do these documents remain circulating?'
Het water circuleert in het zwembad om het schoon te houden.
The water is moved around in the pool to keep it clean.
Literally: 'The water circulates in the swimming pool to keep it clean.'
Nieuwe ideeën beginnen te circuleren onder de studenten.
New ideas are starting to be discussed among the students.
Literally: 'New ideas begin to circulate among the students.'
Deze munt heeft lang gecirculeerd.
This coin has been in use for a long time.
Literally: 'This coin has long circulated.'
Lucht circuleert vrijelijk in deze open ruimte.
Air moves freely in this open space.
Literally: 'Air circulates freely in this open space.'
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Het bloed circuleert door het lichaam.
The blood circulates through the body.
Er circuleren veel geruchten over de nieuwe wet.
Many rumors are circulating about the new law.
Laat de lucht circuleren in de kamer.
Let the air circulate in the room.
Deze munt circuleert niet meer.
This coin no longer circulates.
De documenten moeten circuleren onder alle afdelingen.
The documents need to circulate among all departments.
Hoe snel circuleren de updates?
How quickly do the updates circulate?
Het verhaal begon te circuleren na de vergadering.
The story started to circulate after the meeting.
Zorg dat het water goed circuleert.
Make sure the water circulates well.
Nieuwe ideeën circuleren in de organisatie.
New ideas are circulating in the organization.
De uitnodigingen circuleren al.
The invitations are already circulating.
よく混同される語
To lie around (untidily), not a continuous, purposeful movement.
To deal with, to handle; not related to physical circulation.
To walk around; specifically refers to walking, not general circulation.
文法パターン
間違えやすい
'Rondgaan' can also mean 'to circulate', leading to confusion with 'circuleren'.
While both can mean 'to circulate', 'rondgaan' often implies a more informal or general sense of going around, like gossip or a rumor. 'Circuleren' is more formal and can refer to the movement of liquids, air, or information.
Het gerucht ging snel rond. (The rumor circulated quickly.)
'Verspreiden' means 'to spread', which can sometimes overlap with the idea of something circulating.
'Verspreiden' implies a dissemination over a wider area or to a larger group, often from a central point. 'Circuleren' focuses on continuous movement within a system or area.
De bloemen verspreiden een heerlijke geur. (The flowers spread a lovely scent.)
'Stromen' means 'to flow', which is a type of continuous movement, similar to circulation.
'Stromen' is specifically used for liquids or things that move like liquids (e.g., traffic). 'Circuleren' has a broader application, including air, information, and people.
Het water stroomt door de rivier. (The water flows through the river.)
'Rouleren' also means 'to rotate' or 'to circulate' (in a specific context like staff or duties).
'Rouleren' typically refers to taking turns or rotating in a sequence, often with an emphasis on a cyclical change. 'Circuleren' is about general continuous movement.
Het personeel rouleert van afdeling. (The staff rotates departments.)
'Bewegen' is the general word for 'to move', which is a fundamental aspect of 'circuleren'.
'Bewegen' is a very broad term for any kind of movement. 'Circuleren' specifies a continuous, often cyclical, movement within a confined space or system.
De bladeren bewegen in de wind. (The leaves move in the wind.)
文型パターン
[Subject] circuleert [prepositional phrase, e.g., door X/in Y].
Het water circuleert door de buizen.
[Noun] begint te circuleren.
Het nieuws begon te circuleren.
Iets laten circuleren.
De overheid laat nieuwe muntbiljetten circuleren.
Er circuleert [iets] in [een plek].
Er circuleert veel nepnieuws op sociale media.
使い方
When something circuleert, it's moving around, often in a continuous or cyclical path. Think of blood circulating in the body, or a rumor circulating through a group of people. It implies a sense of movement within a defined space or system. You can also use it for things like pamphlets or documents being distributed or passed around.
A common mistake is using 'bewegen' (to move) interchangeably. While 'bewegen' is a general term for movement, 'circuleren' specifically implies a circular or continuous movement within a system. For example, you wouldn't say 'het boek beweegt' if you mean it's being passed around to many people; you'd say 'het boek circuleert'.
語源
Latin
元の意味： to form a circle, go around
Indo-European文化的な背景
While 'circuleren' is a fairly straightforward verb, its use in Dutch often mirrors its English counterpart, particularly when discussing the movement of liquids, information, or even currency. There isn't a specific cultural nuance tied to this word in everyday Dutch, but understanding its literal and figurative applications is key to more advanced comprehension.
自分をテスト 48 問
Het bloed ___ door je lichaam.
In this context, 'circuleert' (circulates) is the most appropriate verb to describe blood moving continuously through the body. 'Zit' (sits/is in) and 'loopt' (walks/runs) don't convey the continuous movement as precisely. 'Blijft' (stays) is the opposite.
De geruchten ___ snel door het dorp.
When talking about rumors spreading, 'circuleren' (circulate) is a common and fitting verb. 'Gaan' (go) could work but 'circuleren' is more specific to the idea of spreading widely. 'Komen' (come) and 'staan' (stand) are incorrect here.
Het water ___ in de vijver.
If water is moving continuously in a pond, 'circuleert' (circulates) is a very good description, often implying a system or natural flow. 'Beweegt' (moves) is too general. 'Springt' (jumps) and 'slaapt' (sleeps) are clearly wrong.
De krant ___ elke dag in de stad.
When referring to a newspaper being distributed or moving around among people, 'circuleert' (circulates) is correct. 'Wordt gelezen' (is read) describes an action, not the movement of the paper itself. 'Hangt' (hangs) and 'ligt' (lies) are incorrect.
Deze munt ___ nog steeds in sommige landen.
For currency that is still in use and being exchanged, 'circuleert' (circulates) is the precise term. 'Is' (is) is too general. 'Geldt' (is valid) describes its status, not its movement. 'Verblijft' (stays/resides) is incorrect.
De lucht ___ door de ventilator.
A fan causes air to move continuously around a space, so 'circuleert' (circulates) is the most fitting verb. 'Staat' (stands) means it's still. 'Bouwt' (builds) and 'valt' (falls) are not related to air movement in this context.
Welk woord betekent 'to move continuously' in het Nederlands?
'Circuleren' betekent 'to move continuously'. De andere opties betekenen 'to stop', 'to sit' en 'to stand'.
Wat doet het bloed in je lichaam?
Het bloed beweegt continu door je lichaam, dus het 'circuleert'.
Als geruchten 'circuleren', wat doen ze dan?
Als geruchten circuleren, dan bewegen ze rond en verspreiden ze zich.
De zon circuleert om de aarde.
Nee, de aarde circuleert om de zon.
Water in een rivier circuleert.
Ja, het water in een rivier stroomt en beweegt continu.
Een stilstaande auto circuleert.
Nee, een stilstaande auto beweegt niet, dus circuleert niet.
Het bloed moet goed door je aderen ___.
In this context, 'circuleren' (to circulate) correctly describes the movement of blood through veins. The other options don't fit.
Geruchten over de nieuwe film beginnen al te ___ op internet.
Here, 'circuleren' means that rumors are spreading or moving around online. The other verbs are not appropriate for rumors.
De lucht in de kamer moet goed ___ om het fris te houden.
To keep a room fresh, the air needs to move or circulate. 'Circuleren' is the correct verb.
Nieuwe ideeën moeten vrijelijk kunnen ___ binnen het team.
This sentence refers to ideas moving or being shared among team members, for which 'circuleren' is the appropriate word.
Deze munt heeft lange tijd in Europa ___.
When talking about currency, 'circuleren' or 'gecirculeerd' (circulated) means it was in use or moved around. The past participle is needed here.
Zorg ervoor dat het water goed door de leidingen kan ___.
For water to flow properly through pipes, it needs to circulate. 'Circuleren' accurately describes this movement.
Welk woord is een synoniem voor circuleren?
Circuleren betekent 'rondgaan' of 'bewegen in een kring'.
In welke zin wordt 'circuleren' correct gebruikt?
'Geruchten circuleren' is een veelvoorkomende uitdrukking voor het verspreiden van geruchten.
Welke van de volgende dingen kan circuleren?
Bloed circuleert door het lichaam.
Als informatie circuleert, blijft het op één plek.
Als informatie circuleert, beweegt het zich rond en wordt het verspreid.
Lucht kan circuleren in een ruimte.
Lucht beweegt zich in een ruimte en kan daardoor circuleren.
Een auto kan circuleren op een parkeerplaats.
Een auto kan rondrijden of 'circuleren' op een parkeerplaats, bijvoorbeeld om een plek te zoeken.
Het gerucht begon te ___ na de vergadering.
'Circuleren' means to spread or move around, which fits the context of a rumor.
De folder zal volgende week ___ in de hele wijk.
A flyer 'circulates' when it is distributed or spread around.
Het idee om een nieuwe afdeling te starten, begon langzaam te ___ onder het personeel.
An idea 'circulates' when it starts to spread among a group of people.
Om de warmte gelijkmatig te verdelen, moet de lucht in de ruimte goed kunnen ___.
For even heat distribution, air needs to 'circulate' or move around.
Het water moet continu ___ om stagnatie te voorkomen.
Water must 'circulate' to prevent it from becoming stagnant.
In dit gesloten systeem kan het koelmiddel efficiënt ___.
A coolant 'circulates' efficiently in a closed system.
The blood moves through the entire body.
The rumors spread quickly through the city.
Make sure the air moves well in the room.
Read this aloud:
De krant circuleert wekelijks.
Focus: cir-cu-leert
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Laat het water circuleren om de planten te bewateren.
Focus: circuleren
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Deze e-mail circuleert al een tijdje.
Focus: circuleert, tijdje
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This sentence means 'Information circulates quickly via the Internet.' The verb 'circuleert' comes after the subject 'informatie'.
This sentence means 'Dangerous rumors circulate around the city.' 'Gevaarlijke geruchten' is the subject, followed by the verb 'circuleren'.
This sentence means 'The planets circulate around the earth.' The subject 'De planeten' is followed by the verb 'circuleren'.
This sentence means 'The water began to circulate'. The infinitive 'te circuleren' follows 'begon'.
This sentence means 'The information can quickly circulate in the community'. 'Kan' is the modal verb, followed by 'snel' and then the infinitive 'circuleren'.
This is a question: 'How does the money circulate in the economy?' The verb 'circuleert' comes after 'hoe' in an interrogative sentence.
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cyclisch
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cyclus
C1A series of events that are regularly repeated
deficiënt
C1Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient
densiteit
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detecteren
B2To discover or identify the presence of
determineren
C1To establish exactly, typically as a result of research
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