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B2 verb 8分で読める

focussen

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解説 focussen in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of 'focussen' as a way to say 'look closely' or 'pay attention'. Although it is a B2 level word because of its reflexive grammar, you might hear it in simple commands like 'Focus op de leraar' (Focus on the teacher). At this stage, just remember that it means putting your eyes and mind on one thing. It's like when you are playing a game and you have to look very carefully at the ball. You don't need to worry about the complex grammar yet, just know that 'focus' + 'op' is the basic pattern. You might use it when talking about your hobbies, like 'Ik focus op de bal'. Even though it's a bit advanced, it's a very useful word to know because it's used so much in modern life.

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At the A2 level, you should start using the reflexive pronoun 'me', 'je', or 'zich' with 'focussen'. You can use it to talk about your daily routines and study habits. For example, 'Ik focus me op mijn Nederlands huiswerk.' This level is about building simple sentences. You might also see the word in instructions, like 'Focus je op de volgende vraag.' It's important to start noticing the preposition 'op' which always follows the verb. You can also use the adjective 'gefocust' to describe yourself: 'Ik ben gefocust.' This is a great way to express that you are busy and working hard. Think of it as a more specific version of 'bezig zijn met' (to be busy with).

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At the B1 level, you can use 'focussen' to discuss more abstract topics like work, goals, and social issues. You should be comfortable with the reflexive forms: 'wij focussen ons', 'zij focussen zich'. You can use the word to explain your plans or priorities. For example, 'Dit jaar focus ik me op mijn carrière.' You will also encounter this word in news articles and professional emails. It's a key word for describing how you manage your time. At this level, you can also start to compare 'focussen' with 'concentreren'. While 'concentreren' is about the mental effort, 'focussen' is often about the choice of what you are working on. It's a very common word in the Dutch workplace, so using it will make you sound professional.

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At the B2 level, which is where this word is officially categorized, you should have a full grasp of its nuances. You understand that 'focussen' is often used in a figurative sense to mean 'to prioritize' or 'to target'. You can use it in complex sentence structures, such as 'Het is essentieel dat we ons blijven focussen op de kerntaken van ons bedrijf, ondanks de externe afleidingen.' You also recognize the difference between the reflexive usage (mental focus) and the non-reflexive usage (technical/optical focus). You are aware of the spelling rules, specifically the 'kofschip' rule for the past participle 'gefocust'. You can use this word fluently in debates, presentations, and written reports to define the scope of your arguments.

At the C1 level, you use 'focussen' with precision and stylistic variety. You might use it to critique a strategy or to analyze a complex situation. You are also familiar with synonyms like 'toespitsen' or 'specialiseren' and know when to choose 'focussen' for a more modern, dynamic tone. You can use it in idiomatic ways or within complex grammatical constructions, such as 'Door de focus te verleggen van kwantiteit naar kwaliteit, heeft het bedrijf zijn marktpositie versterkt.' You also understand the subtle cultural implications of the word in a Dutch context—how it relates to the value of 'efficiëntie' (efficiency). Your use of the word is natural, and you never make mistakes with the reflexive pronouns or prepositions.

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At the C2 level, 'focussen' is just one of many tools in your extensive vocabulary. You can use it to discuss philosophical concepts, highly technical scientific data, or nuanced literary themes. You might use the noun 'focus' and the verb 'focussen' interchangeably to create a varied and sophisticated rhythm in your speech or writing. You are also aware of the word's etymology and its evolution in the Dutch language. You can use it to express very specific shades of meaning, such as the difference between a 'brede focus' (broad focus) and a 'scherpe focus' (sharp focus). Your mastery is such that you can even play with the word in creative writing or high-level rhetoric to influence or persuade your audience.

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Focussen is a common Dutch verb meaning to concentrate or pay close attention to a specific task or object.
It is most often used reflexively as 'zich focussen op', requiring a reflexive pronoun like 'me' or 'zich'.
The past participle is 'gefocust', following the 'kofschip' rule because the stem ends in an 's' sound.
It is widely used in business, sports, and daily life to describe goal-oriented behavior and mental clarity.

The Dutch verb focussen is a versatile and essential term in modern Dutch, particularly in professional, academic, and personal development contexts. At its core, it means to direct one's attention, energy, or resources toward a specific point, task, or objective. While it shares a clear linguistic ancestor with the English 'to focus', its application in Dutch often carries a nuance of intentionality and sharp precision. In a world filled with distractions, knowing how to use focussen allows you to describe the act of filtering out the noise to achieve a goal.

Core Meaning: To concentrate one's attention or effort on a particular subject or activity, often to the exclusion of others.
Reflexive Usage: In Dutch, this verb is very frequently used reflexively: zich focussen op. This emphasizes the subject's active role in directing their own mind.

Historically, the word entered the Dutch language through the lens of optics. Just as a camera lens must be adjusted to bring an image into clarity, the human mind must 'focus' to understand complex information. In contemporary Dutch, you will hear this word in boardrooms ('We moeten ons focussen op de kwartaalcijfers'), in sports ('De atleet moet zich volledig focussen op de start'), and in daily life ('Ik kan me vandaag niet focussen door het lawaai').

Je moet je echt focussen op de details van dit contract om fouten te voorkomen.

Interestingly, the Dutch language also has the word concentreren. While they are often interchangeable, focussen feels slightly more modern and is frequently associated with goal-oriented behavior, whereas concentreren can feel more general or academic. If you are 'focussing', you usually have a target in sight. If you are 'concentrating', you might just be thinking deeply.

De fotograaf probeerde te focussen op de bloem, maar de wind maakte het lastig.

Context: Business: Used when discussing strategy, KPIs, or project management.

Using focussen correctly requires understanding its conjugation and its relationship with reflexive pronouns. Because it is a regular weak verb, its endings follow the standard pattern, but the spelling of the stem can be tricky for English speakers because of the double 's'.

Present Tense: Ik focus me, jij focust je, hij focust zich, wij focussen ons.

When used in a sentence, the reflexive pronoun must match the subject. For example, if you are talking about yourself, you say 'Ik focus me op mijn werk.' If you are talking about a group, 'Wij focussen ons op de toekomst.' This reflexive construction is the most natural way to express the act of concentrating in Dutch.

Tijdens het examen kon hij zich niet focussen vanwege de tikkende klok.

In the past tense, the verb follows the 'kofschip' rule. Since the stem ends in an 's' sound, the past tense suffix is -te. 'Ik focuste me gisteren op het rapport.' The past participle is 'gefocust', ending in a 't'. It is common to see this word used as an adjective as well: 'Hij is erg gefocust op zijn doelen' (He is very focused on his goals).

De overheid moet zich meer focussen op duurzame energiebronnen.

Imperative (Command): Focus je! (Focus yourself!) or Focus u! (Formal).

You can also use 'focussen' in a non-reflexive way when the focus is being applied to an external object, such as a camera or a telescope. 'De lens focust het licht op de sensor.' However, in 90% of daily conversation, you will be using the reflexive form to talk about human attention.

You will encounter focussen across a wide spectrum of Dutch society. In the Netherlands and Flanders, the culture values efficiency and directness, and this word fits perfectly into that ethos. In a Dutch office, you might hear a manager say at the start of a meeting, 'Laten we ons vandaag focussen op de belangrijkste agendapunten.' This is a polite but firm way to keep the team on track.

In Education: Teachers often tell students: 'Focus je op de tekst, niet op je telefoon.' It is a common instruction during study hours.

In the media, especially in news broadcasts like NOS Journaal or talk shows like Op1, journalists use the word to frame the scope of a discussion. 'In deze reportage focussen we ons op de woningcrisis.' It helps the audience understand the specific angle of the story. It is also a staple in sports commentary. When a penalty is about to be taken in a football match, the commentator might say, 'De keeper is volledig gefocust.'

In de psychologie wordt vaak gekeken naar hoe we ons beter kunnen focussen in een wereld vol prikkels.

Social media and self-help culture in the Netherlands have also embraced the word. You'll see Instagram posts with captions like 'Focus je op jezelf' (Focus on yourself) or 'Blijf gefocust' (Stay focused). It has become a buzzword for productivity and mindfulness. Even in creative fields, like film or photography, the technical term 'focussen' is used constantly to discuss the sharpness of an image.

In Marketing: Companies use it to define their niche: 'Wij focussen ons op biologische producten.'

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using focussen is forgetting the reflexive pronoun. In English, you simply 'focus on something.' In Dutch, you 'focus yourself on something.' Saying 'Ik focus op mijn huiswerk' is understandable but sounds incomplete or slightly 'Anglicized' to a native ear. The correct form is 'Ik focus me op mijn huiswerk.'

Spelling Errors: Confusion between Dutch and English spelling is rampant. English has 'focusing' (one 's'), while Dutch has focussen (double 's'). However, the first person singular is focus (one 's').

Another common error involves the past participle. Many learners write 'gefocussed' with a double 's' and an 'ed', influenced by English. The correct Dutch spelling is gefocust. Remember: Dutch past participles of weak verbs never end in 'ed'. They end in 't' or 'd' based on the 'kofschip' rule. Since the stem 'focus' ends in an 's' sound, we use 't'.

Fout: Ik ben aan het focusen.
Goed: Ik ben me aan het focussen.

Prepositional errors also occur. Occasionally, learners might try to use 'in' or 'aan' instead of 'op'. Always associate focussen with op. If you say 'Ik focus in de les,' it means you are focusing while inside the classroom, but not necessarily focusing on the lesson. To say you are paying attention to the lesson, you must say 'Ik focus me op de les.'

Overuse: While 'focussen' is common, using it in every sentence can sound repetitive. Try using 'concentreren' or 'aandacht besteden aan' for variety.

Dutch offers several alternatives to focussen, each with its own specific flavor. Understanding these differences will help you sound more like a native speaker and allow you to express more precise thoughts.

Concentreren (zich): This is the most direct synonym. It is slightly more formal and is used for deep mental work. 'Ik moet me concentreren op mijn huiswerk.' While 'focussen' implies a target, 'concentreren' implies a state of mind.
Toespitsen (zich ... op): This verb literally means 'to point toward'. It is often used in academic or professional contexts when a broad topic is narrowed down to a specific point. 'Het onderzoek spitst zich toe op de gevolgen van klimaatverandering.'

Another useful phrase is aandacht besteden aan (to spend attention on). This is less about the intensity of the focus and more about the allocation of time and energy. 'We moeten meer aandacht besteden aan klanttevredenheid.' If you want to say you are 'targeting' something, you might use richten op. 'Wij richten ons op een jonger publiek.'

In plaats van te focussen op het probleem, kunnen we ons beter richten op de oplossing.

For a more idiomatic or physical sense of focus, you might hear je blik werpen op (to cast your gaze upon) or oog hebben voor (to have an eye for). These suggest a more observational type of focus. In a professional setting, prioriteren (to prioritize) is often the underlying goal when someone says they need to 'focus'.

Specialiseren (zich ... in): Used when the 'focus' is a long-term career or academic choice. 'Zij specialiseert zich in internationaal recht.'

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The word 'focus' was first used in a mathematical/optical sense by Johannes Kepler in 1604. It took centuries to become a common verb for human attention.

発音ガイド

UK /ˈfoːkʏsə(n)/

US /ˈfoʊkəsən/

The stress is on the first syllable: FO-cus-sen.

韻が合う語

mussen kussen tussen blussen sussen hussen klussen lussen

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'o' as a short vowel because of the double 's'.
Pronouncing the 'u' as 'oo' instead of the short Dutch 'u'.
Over-emphasizing the 'n' at the end (it is often silent in spoken Dutch).
Pronouncing it exactly like the English 'focusing'.
Misplacing the stress on the second syllable.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize due to English similarity.

ライティング 4/5

Tricky spelling (double s) and reflexive pronouns.

スピーキング 3/5

Requires remembering the reflexive pronoun in real-time.

リスニング 2/5

Very clear pronunciation in most dialects.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

op zich me je kijken

次に学ぶ

concentreren aandacht doel bereiken prioriteit

上級

toespitsen specialiseren optimaliseren convergeren

知っておくべき文法

Reflexive Verbs

Ik focus **me**, jij focust **je**.

Prepositional Objects

Focussen **op** iets.

The 'kofschip' Rule

Stam = focus (ends in 's'), so past is focuste, participle is gefocust.

Double Consonants in Verbs

Focussen (plural) vs Focus (singular).

Te + Infinitive

Het is lastig om **me te focussen**.

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レベル別の例文

Ik focus op de bal.

I focus on the ball.

Simple subject + verb + preposition.

Focus op de leraar.

Focus on the teacher.

Imperative form.

Wij focussen op de tekst.

We focus on the text.

Present tense plural.

Focus je op de weg.

Focus on the road.

Reflexive imperative.

Ik focus op mijn eten.

I focus on my food.

Standard present tense.

Zij focust op de muziek.

She focuses on the music.

Third person singular.

Focus op de rode kleur.

Focus on the red color.

Instructional use.

Jullie focussen op de klok.

You all focus on the clock.

Second person plural.

Ik focus me op mijn huiswerk.

I focus on my homework.

Reflexive 'me'.

Focus je op de belangrijke woorden.

Focus on the important words.

Reflexive imperative 'je'.

Hij focust zich op zijn nieuwe hobby.

He focuses on his new hobby.

Reflexive 'zich'.

Wij focussen ons op het examen.

We focus on the exam.

Reflexive 'ons'.

Focus u op de presentatie, meneer.

Focus on the presentation, sir.

Formal reflexive 'u'.

Zij focussen zich op de wedstrijd.

They focus on the match.

Reflexive 'zich' (plural).

Ik kon me niet focussen gisteren.

I couldn't focus yesterday.

Modal verb 'kunnen' + reflexive.

Je moet je focussen op de les.

You must focus on the lesson.

Modal verb 'moeten' + reflexive.

Het bedrijf focust zich op duurzame mode.

The company focuses on sustainable fashion.

Reflexive used for an organization.

Ik probeer me te focussen op mijn carrière.

I am trying to focus on my career.

Te + infinitive construction.

We moeten ons focussen op de kern van het probleem.

We must focus on the core of the problem.

Abstract usage.

De overheid focust zich op de woningmarkt.

The government focuses on the housing market.

Political context.

Kun je je focussen als er veel lawaai is?

Can you focus when there is a lot of noise?

Question form with reflexive.

Zij heeft zich altijd gefocust op haar gezin.

She has always focused on her family.

Present perfect with reflexive.

De focus ligt op het verbeteren van de kwaliteit.

The focus lies on improving the quality.

Noun 'focus' used with the verb 'liggen'.

Laten we ons focussen op wat wel goed gaat.

Let's focus on what is going well.

Laten we + reflexive.

De marketingstrategie focust zich op de jongere generatie.

The marketing strategy focuses on the younger generation.

Reflexive with abstract subject.

Het is lastig om je te focussen in een kantoortuin.

It is difficult to focus in an open-plan office.

Infinitive clause.

De camera focust automatisch op het gezicht.

The camera focuses automatically on the face.

Non-reflexive technical usage.

Hij was zo gefocust dat hij de tijd vergat.

He was so focused that he forgot the time.

Adjective 'gefocust' derived from past participle.

We focusten ons vorig jaar op internationale expansie.

We focused on international expansion last year.

Past tense (focuste + n).

De spreker focuste zich op de ethische aspecten van AI.

The speaker focused on the ethical aspects of AI.

Past tense singular.

Zonder je te focussen, zul je je doelen niet bereiken.

Without focusing, you will not reach your goals.

Gerund-like 'zonder te' construction.

Het rapport focust zich op de economische groei.

The report focuses on economic growth.

Subject is a document.

De discussie focuste zich op de nuances van het beleid.

The discussion focused on the nuances of the policy.

Nuanced academic context.

Het is cruciaal om de focus te behouden tijdens crisissituaties.

It is crucial to maintain focus during crisis situations.

Noun 'focus' with 'behouden'.

Zij focust zich op de intersectie tussen kunst en technologie.

She focuses on the intersection between art and technology.

Complex abstract topic.

Door de aandacht te focussen, kunnen we efficiënter werken.

By focusing the attention, we can work more efficiently.

Transitive usage (focussen of the attention).

De studie focust zich uitsluitend op kwalitatieve data.

The study focuses exclusively on qualitative data.

Academic precision.

Men moet zich niet blindstaren, maar juist breed focussen.

One should not stare blindly, but rather focus broadly.

Contrasting with 'blindstaren'.

De politiek focust zich momenteel op de korte termijn.

Politics is currently focusing on the short term.

Societal commentary.

Gefocust blijven is de grootste uitdaging voor moderne werknemers.

Staying focused is the biggest challenge for modern employees.

Participial phrase as subject.

De auteur focust zich op de existentiële eenzaamheid van het individu.

The author focuses on the existential loneliness of the individual.

Literary analysis.

In dit essay focussen we ons op de fenomenologische benadering.

In this essay, we focus on the phenomenological approach.

High-level academic writing.

De microscoop focust op de moleculaire structuur van het virus.

The microscope focuses on the molecular structure of the virus.

Technical scientific usage.

Het beleid moet zich focussen op de synergie tussen verschillende sectoren.

The policy must focus on the synergy between different sectors.

Strategic terminology.

Zij weet haar energie feilloos te focussen op haar passie.

She knows how to focus her energy flawlessly on her passion.

Transitive energy focus.

De focus van de wetgever verschuift naar digitale privacy.

The focus of the legislator is shifting toward digital privacy.

Noun usage in legal context.

Men focust zich vaak op de symptomen in plaats van de oorzaak.

People often focus on the symptoms instead of the cause.

Analytical observation.

De schilder focust zich op het spel van licht en schaduw.

The painter focuses on the play of light and shadow.

Artistic description.

よく使う組み合わせ

zich volledig focussen

de focus leggen op

scherp focussen

blijven focussen

moeite hebben met focussen

focus houden

een brede focus

de focus verschuift

zich focussen op de toekomst

automatisch focussen

よく使うフレーズ

Focus je!

— A command telling someone to pay attention immediately.

Focus je, de wedstrijd begint!

De focus kwijt zijn

— To have lost one's concentration or sense of direction.

Ik ben even de focus kwijt.

Blijf gefocust

— An encouragement to stay concentrated on a goal.

Blijf gefocust tot de finish.

De focus verleggen

— To change the priority or area of attention.

We moeten de focus verleggen naar marketing.

In focus zijn

— To be clearly visible or the center of attention.

De ster van de show was altijd in focus.

Geen focus hebben

— Lacking direction or concentration.

Het project heeft momenteel geen focus.

De hoofdrolspelers focussen

— Concentrating on the main characters (literary/film).

De film focust op de hoofdrolspelers.

Focus op resultaat

— A results-oriented mindset.

Onze focus op resultaat is onze kracht.

Uit focus

— Blury or not the priority.

De achtergrond is uit focus.

Focusgroep

— A group of people used for market research.

We hebben een focusgroep samengesteld.

よく混同される語

focussen vs concentreren

Concentreren is more about the mental state; focussen is more about the target object.

focussen vs fixeren

Fixeren means to physically fix something in place or to obsessively focus on one thing.

focussen vs staren

Staren is just looking blankly; focussen is looking with intent and clarity.

慣用句と表現

"De puntjes op de i zetten"

— To focus on the final small details to make something perfect.

We moeten alleen nog de puntjes op de i zetten.

Common

"Iets scherp in het vizier hebben"

— To have something clearly focused in one's sights or goals.

Zij heeft die promotie scherp in het vizier.

Metaphorical

"Met de neus op de feiten gedrukt worden"

— To be forced to focus on the reality of a situation.

Hij werd met de neus op de feiten gedrukt.

Common

"Oogkleppen op hebben"

— To have too narrow a focus, ignoring everything else around you.

Hij heeft oogkleppen op wat betreft zijn werk.

Informal

"Ergens je tanden in zetten"

— To focus intensely and persist in a difficult task.

Zet je tanden in dit project.

Informal

"In het middelpunt van de belangstelling staan"

— To be the main focus of everyone's attention.

Zij staat graag in het middelpunt van de belangstelling.

Common

"De blik verruimen"

— The opposite of focusing too narrowly; to broaden one's perspective.

Het is goed om je blik te verruimen.

Formal

"Op scherp staan"

— To be extremely focused and ready for immediate action.

De beveiliging staat op scherp.

Common

"Een oogje in het zeil houden"

— To keep a general focus or watch over something.

Houd je een oogje in het zeil?

Common

"Geen oog dichtdoen"

— Not specifically focus, but related to being unable to stop thinking/focusing on worries.

Ik deed geen oog dicht door de stress.

Common

間違えやすい

focussen vs focusen

Incorrect spelling.

Dutch requires double 's' in the infinitive to maintain the sound pattern in plural forms.

Fout: focusen. Goed: focussen.

focussen vs gefocussed

English interference.

Dutch past participles of this group end in a single 't'.

Fout: gefocussed. Goed: gefocust.

focussen vs focust

Third person vs Past participle.

They sound the same but 'focust' is present tense (hij focust) and 'gefocust' is the participle.

Hij focust zich. Hij is gefocust.

focussen vs concentratie

Noun vs Verb.

Concentratie is the noun (the focus), focussen is the action.

Mijn concentratie is op. Ik moet me focussen.

focussen vs richten

Similar meaning.

Richten is more about direction (aiming), focussen is about clarity and attention.

Richt het geweer. Focus de lens.

文型パターン

Focus op [Noun].

Focus op de bal.

Ik focus me op [Noun].

Ik focus me op mijn werk.

We moeten ons focussen op [Noun/Verb].

We moeten ons focussen op groeien.

Het is belangrijk om je te focussen op [Noun].

Het is belangrijk om je te focussen op details.

Door zich te focussen op [Noun], bereikte hij [Result].

Door zich te focussen op innovatie, bereikte hij succes.

De focus verschuift onvermijdelijk naar [Noun].

De focus verschuift onvermijdelijk naar ethiek.

Hij is erg gefocust op [Noun].

Hij is erg gefocust op zijn sport.

Zonder focus op [Noun] gaat het mis.

Zonder focus op kwaliteit gaat het mis.

語族

名詞

de focus

het focuspunt

de focusgroep

de scherpstelling

動詞

herfocussen

focussen

形容詞

gefocust

focusbaar

使い方

frequency

Very high in professional and academic Dutch; moderate in casual conversation.

よくある間違い

Ik focus op de taak. → Ik focus me op de taak.
Missing the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
Hij is gefocussed. → Hij is gefocust.
Incorrect spelling of the past participle.
Wij focusen ons. → Wij focussen ons.
Missing the second 's' in the plural form.
Ik focus me aan het werk. → Ik focus me op het werk.
Wrong preposition. Use 'op', not 'aan'.
De camera focust zich op de boom. → De camera focust op de boom.
Using reflexive for an inanimate object (technical focus).

ヒント

The Reflexive Rule

Always pair 'focussen' with me, je, zich, or ons when talking about people. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

Double S

Remember the double 's' in 'focussen'. It looks like English 'focusing' but needs that extra 's' in Dutch.

Long O

Don't let the double 's' fool you into a short 'o'. Keep it long and clear: FO-cussen.

Focus OP

Just like English 'on', Dutch uses 'op'. Never 'in' or 'aan' when you mean concentration.

Gefocust vs Concentratie

Use 'gefocust' as an adjective to describe a person's state. Use 'concentratie' for the mental power itself.

Business Context

In meetings, use 'Laten we ons focussen op...' to sound decisive and professional.

Photography

Use 'scherpstellen' as a more 'Dutch' alternative to 'focussen' when talking about cameras.

Vary your words

Don't use 'focussen' in every sentence. Switch to 'richten op' or 'aandacht geven' to sound more fluent.

The Hearth

Remember that 'focus' comes from 'fireplace'. Think of your attention as a warm, bright fire in one spot.

No -ed

Never write 'gefocussed'. The Dutch version is always 'gefocust'.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'Focus' (the Ford car) or a camera lens. To see clearly, you must 'focussen'. Remember the double 's' in Dutch because you need 'double' the attention!

視覚的連想

Imagine a magnifying glass concentrating sunlight into a single, bright, hot point on a leaf. That point is where you are 'focussen'.

Word Web

Aandacht Concentratie Doel Lens Scherp Werk Studie Prioriteit

チャレンジ

Try to use 'focussen' in three different ways today: once about your studies, once about a physical object (like a phone camera), and once about a future goal.

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'focus', which originally meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace'. In the 17th century, it began to be used in optics to describe the point where light rays meet.

元の意味： Hearth / Fireplace (the center of the home where heat and light are concentrated).

Indo-European (Latin origin, borrowed into Dutch via international scientific and later English influence).

文化的な背景

None. The word is neutral and safe to use in all contexts.

English speakers often forget the reflexive 'zich'. In English, 'focus' is usually intransitive or transitive without being reflexive.

The Dutch translation of productivity books like 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport. Photography manuals in Dutch often use 'handmatig focussen' (manual focusing). Sports coaches like Louis van Gaal often emphasize being 'gefocust'.

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実際の使用場面

At Work

We moeten focussen op de deadline.
Focus op de klant.
Blijf gefocust op de taak.
De focus van het project.

In School

Focus op je examen.
Ik kan me niet focussen.
De leraar vraagt om focus.
Focus op de tekst.

Photography

Handmatig focussen.
De camera focust niet.
Scherp focussen.
De focus ligt verkeerd.

Sports

Focus voor de wedstrijd.
De atleet is gefocust.
Verlies je focus niet.
Focus op de finish.

Self-Improvement

Focus op jezelf.
Focus op het positieve.
Leer je te focussen.
Mentale focus.

会話のきっかけ

"Waar focus jij je momenteel op in je leven?"

"Vind je het lastig om je te focussen in een drukke omgeving?"

"Hoe zorg jij ervoor dat je gefocust blijft tijdens het studeren?"

"Op welke doelen moet ons team zich dit jaar focussen?"

"Heb je tips voor mensen die moeite hebben met focussen?"

日記のテーマ

Schrijf over een moment waarop je volledig gefocust was op iets en de tijd vergat.

Wat zijn de drie belangrijkste dingen waar je je deze week op wilt focussen?

Reflecteer op hoe sociale media je vermogen om je te focussen beïnvloeden.

Beschrijf een hobby waarbij je je heel erg moet focussen om het goed te doen.

Hoe zou je leven veranderen als je je meer zou focussen op je passies?

よくある質問

10 問

No, but in 90% of cases involving human attention, it is. It is non-reflexive when used technically, like a camera lens focusing light: 'De lens focust het licht.' When a person concentrates, they 'focus themselves': 'Ik focus me.'

They are very similar. 'Focussen' is often preferred in modern, goal-oriented contexts (business, sports). 'Concentreren' is more traditional and often used for general mental tasks like reading or studying.

The past tense is 'focuste' (singular) and 'focuston' (plural). It follows the 'kofschip' rule because the stem 'focus' ends in an 's' sound.

It is better to say 'Ik focus me op'. While 'Ik focus op' is sometimes heard due to English influence, the reflexive 'me' is grammatically correct and sounds more native.

Yes, it is often used as an adjective meaning 'concentrated' or 'determined'. For example: 'Een erg gefocuste student' (A very focused student).

Yes, the noun is 'de focus'. You can say 'de focus leggen op' (to place the focus on).

Always use 'op'. You focus 'on' something: 'focussen op'.

The 'o' in 'focussen' is long, like in 'over' or 'open', despite the double 's'. This is a bit of an exception in Dutch spelling rules.

Yes, 'focussen' is the standard term for adjusting a camera lens to get a sharp image.

Yes, it is extremely common in the Netherlands and Flanders, especially in professional environments.

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