A2 Expression 중립

Dat is het punt niet

That is not the point

Correcting someone's focus.

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문화적 배경

Dutch directness (directheid) means that saying 'Dat is het punt niet' is seen as helpful, not rude. It keeps conversations efficient. Flemish speakers are generally more indirect than the Dutch. They might prefer 'Dat is de kwestie niet' or 'Daar gaat het niet om' to sound softer. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more rhythmic, and the phrase is often followed by a more detailed explanation to maintain social harmony. In Dutch corporate culture, 'getting to the point' is a sign of competence. Using this phrase shows you are a 'zakelijk' (business-like) person.

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The 'Niet' Position

Always keep 'niet' at the end for this phrase to sound most natural and emphatic.

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Don't use with 'De'

Remember: 'Het punt', never 'De punt' when referring to an argument.

Correcting someone's focus.

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The 'Niet' Position

Always keep 'niet' at the end for this phrase to sound most natural and emphatic.

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Don't use with 'De'

Remember: 'Het punt', never 'De punt' when referring to an argument.

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The Softener

Add 'Ik begrijp wat je bedoelt, maar...' before the phrase to sound more diplomatic.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.

Ik snap dat je moe bent, maar dat ___ ___ ___ niet.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: is het punt

The standard phrase is 'is het punt niet'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to redirect a conversation?

A: De zon schijnt vandaag! B: ... we moeten nu echt werken.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dat is het punt niet,

'Punt' is a 'het-woord' and requires 'niet' for negation.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: Someone is complaining about the price of a healthy salad.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dat is het punt niet, het gaat om je gezondheid.

The response must address why the previous statement was irrelevant to the main goal (health).

Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.

Sander: 'De nieuwe software is een beetje blauw.' Jij: '...'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dat is het punt niet, werkt het?

In a work context, functionality is usually the 'point' over color.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Ik snap dat je moe bent, maar dat ___ ___ ___ niet.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: is het punt

The standard phrase is 'is het punt niet'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to redirect a conversation? Choose A2

A: De zon schijnt vandaag! B: ... we moeten nu echt werken.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dat is het punt niet,

'Punt' is a 'het-woord' and requires 'niet' for negation.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: Someone is complaining about the price of a healthy salad.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dat is het punt niet, het gaat om je gezondheid.

The response must address why the previous statement was irrelevant to the main goal (health).

Complete the dialogue between two colleagues. dialogue_completion A2

Sander: 'De nieuwe software is een beetje blauw.' Jij: '...'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dat is het punt niet, werkt het?

In a work context, functionality is usually the 'point' over color.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

In the Netherlands, no. It's seen as direct and efficient. In other cultures, it might be, so use it with care.

Yes, it is grammatically correct, but 'Dat is het punt niet' is more common in spoken Dutch.

'Punt' is more informal and common. 'Kwestie' sounds more like a formal 'issue' or 'matter'.

Yes, but it's better to use 'Dat is in deze context niet relevant' for a more professional tone.

관련 표현

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Daar gaat het niet om

synonym

That's not what it's about.

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De kern van de zaak

builds on

The core of the matter.

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Ter zake komen

similar

To get to the point.

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Dat doet er niet toe

synonym

That doesn't matter.

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