뜻
Aligning people to a common goal.
문화적 배경
The phrase is a direct reflection of the 'Poldermodel'. Because the Dutch value equality and consensus, leaders must 'get the noses in the same direction' rather than simply commanding. It shows a preference for 'draagvlak' (support base). In Dutch offices, meetings are often long because everyone wants to give their opinion. Using this phrase is a polite way for a manager to signal that the 'talking phase' is over and the 'action phase' must begin. While also used in Flanders, Flemish business culture can be slightly more hierarchical than in the Netherlands. However, the phrase remains very common in professional contexts across the Dutch-speaking world. The visual of 'noses' pointing the same way is linked to the Dutch history as a seafaring nation. Coordination on a ship was a matter of life and death, leading to a language rich in coordination metaphors.
Use 'staan' for the result
If you want to compliment a team, say: 'Wat fijn dat de neuzen dezelfde kant op staan!' It sounds very natural.
Don't use 'naar'
Avoid saying 'naar dezelfde kant'. It's always 'dezelfde kant OP'.
뜻
Aligning people to a common goal.
Use 'staan' for the result
If you want to compliment a team, say: 'Wat fijn dat de neuzen dezelfde kant op staan!' It sounds very natural.
Don't use 'naar'
Avoid saying 'naar dezelfde kant'. It's always 'dezelfde kant OP'.
The Polder Connection
Mentioning this phrase in a Dutch business context shows you understand the importance of consensus.
셀프 테스트
Vul het juiste werkwoord in om de zin af te maken.
Na een lange discussie is het de voorzitter eindelijk gelukt om de neuzen dezelfde kant op te _______.
In this idiom, 'krijgen' is the standard verb used to indicate the achievement of alignment.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct en idiomatisch?
Kies de beste optie:
Option C uses the correct plural 'neuzen' and the correct directional phrase 'dezelfde kant op'.
In welke situatie zou je deze uitdrukking het meest waarschijnlijk horen?
Situatie: Een team van programmeurs werkt aan verschillende functies die niet bij elkaar passen.
This idiom is perfect for professional settings where coordination and alignment are required.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Ik merk dat er veel weerstand is tegen het nieuwe plan.' B: 'Klopt, we zullen hard moeten werken om...'
The context of 'resistance to a plan' requires an idiom about alignment.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Na een lange discussie is het de voorzitter eindelijk gelukt om de neuzen dezelfde kant op te _______.
In this idiom, 'krijgen' is the standard verb used to indicate the achievement of alignment.
Kies de beste optie:
Option C uses the correct plural 'neuzen' and the correct directional phrase 'dezelfde kant op'.
Situatie: Een team van programmeurs werkt aan verschillende functies die niet bij elkaar passen.
This idiom is perfect for professional settings where coordination and alignment are required.
A: 'Ik merk dat er veel weerstand is tegen het nieuwe plan.' B: 'Klopt, we zullen hard moeten werken om...'
The context of 'resistance to a plan' requires an idiom about alignment.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문No, it is actually very common in job interviews, especially for leadership roles. It shows you know how to manage people in a Dutch way.
Yes, but it's more common for groups of three or more. For two people, 'op één lijn zitten' is more frequent.
There isn't one single idiom, but you could say 'de neuzen staan alle kanten op' (the noses are pointing in all directions).
It is always written as one word: 'dezelfde'.
관련 표현
op één lijn zitten
synonymTo be in agreement or have the same opinion.
de koppen bij elkaar steken
similarTo consult with each other to solve a problem.
met de stroom mee gaan
contrastTo go with the flow / follow the majority without thinking.
polderen
builds onThe Dutch process of seeking consensus through long discussions.
