A1 Collocation 중립

Een afspraak verzetten.

Reschedule an appointment.

Changing a time.

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문화적 배경

The Dutch 'Agenda' is sacred. Rescheduling is common but must be done politely and as early as possible. 'Afspraak is afspraak' is the underlying rule. In Flanders, the culture is slightly more flexible than in the Netherlands, but 'verzetten' remains the standard term. Politeness markers like 'zou' are very common. In Surinamese Dutch, the concept of time can be more fluid, but in formal business settings, 'verzetten' is used exactly as in the Netherlands. Efficiency is key. When you 'verzet' an appointment, you are expected to immediately offer 2-3 alternative time slots to minimize email back-and-forth.

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Always suggest a new time

When you ask to 'verzetten', immediately offer a new day or time. It's the Dutch way to be efficient.

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Don't use 'veranderen'

Even though 'change' works in English, 'veranderen' sounds very strange to Dutch ears in this context.

Changing a time.

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Always suggest a new time

When you ask to 'verzetten', immediately offer a new day or time. It's the Dutch way to be efficient.

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Don't use 'veranderen'

Even though 'change' works in English, 'veranderen' sounds very strange to Dutch ears in this context.

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The 'Agenda' culture

If you don't 'verzet' an appointment and just don't show up, it's considered very rude in the Netherlands.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'verzetten'.

Ik wil graag mijn afspraak naar morgen ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: verzetten

After 'wil graag' (want to), we use the infinitive form of the verb.

Which sentence is the most natural for rescheduling a doctor's appointment?

A: Ik wil de afspraak veranderen. B: Ik wil de afspraak verzetten. C: Ik wil de afspraak verplaatsen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

'Verzetten' is the standard collocation for rescheduling time slots.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kan ik de afspraak van 2 uur verzetten? B: Ja, dat kan. Naar ______ wilt u hem verzetten?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: wanneer

'Wanneer' (when) is used to ask for the new time or date.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Afzeggen, 2. Verzetten, 3. Plannen. Situations: A. You want a new time. B. You want to cancel. C. You want to make a first appointment.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1B, 2A, 3C

Afzeggen = cancel, Verzetten = reschedule, Plannen = plan/schedule.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'verzetten'. Fill Blank A1

Ik wil graag mijn afspraak naar morgen ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: verzetten

After 'wil graag' (want to), we use the infinitive form of the verb.

Which sentence is the most natural for rescheduling a doctor's appointment? Choose A2

A: Ik wil de afspraak veranderen. B: Ik wil de afspraak verzetten. C: Ik wil de afspraak verplaatsen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

'Verzetten' is the standard collocation for rescheduling time slots.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kan ik de afspraak van 2 uur verzetten? B: Ja, dat kan. Naar ______ wilt u hem verzetten?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: wanneer

'Wanneer' (when) is used to ask for the new time or date.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Afzeggen, 2. Verzetten, 3. Plannen. Situations: A. You want a new time. B. You want to cancel. C. You want to make a first appointment.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1B, 2A, 3C

Afzeggen = cancel, Verzetten = reschedule, Plannen = plan/schedule.

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자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it's perfectly fine for romantic dates, though 'verplaatsen' or 'verschuiven' can also be used.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Verzetten' is the general term. 'Verschuiven' (to slide) is often used when moving something by a short amount of time, like an hour.

Yes, if you specify the new time, use 'naar': 'verzetten naar morgen'.

Yes, 'van morgen' specifies which appointment you are moving.

It is 'verzette' (singular) or 'verzetten' (plural). The past participle is 'verzet'.

Usually, for flights, we use 'omboeken' (to rebook), but 'verzetten' is understood.

You can still use 'verzetten', or the more specific 'vervroegen'.

In Dutch culture, yes, unless it's an emergency. Try to give at least 24 hours notice.

It's better to use 'uitstellen' or 'verschuiven' for deadlines.

관련 표현

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een afspraak afzeggen

contrast

To cancel an appointment

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een afspraak maken

builds on

To make an appointment

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iets uitstellen

similar

To postpone something

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een afspraak bevestigen

similar

To confirm an appointment

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