뜻
Someone who does not fit in.
문화적 배경
The Dutch 'Poldermodel' emphasizes consensus. Being a 'buitenbeentje' is noticed quickly because the social pressure to 'doe maar gewoon' (act normal) is high. In Flanders, the term is also common, but there is a slightly higher tolerance for 'eccentrics' in local communities compared to the Randstad in the Netherlands. Teachers often use this term in reports to describe a child who is socially independent, often in a protective or caring way. Modern startups in Amsterdam often embrace the 'buitenbeentje' identity to attract creative talent who felt stifled in traditional banking or law firms.
Use it with 'een beetje'
Dutch people often say 'een beetje een buitenbeentje' to soften the description and make it sound more natural.
Diminutive is Mandatory
Never say 'buitenbeen' unless you are literally talking about a leg that is outside something.
뜻
Someone who does not fit in.
Use it with 'een beetje'
Dutch people often say 'een beetje een buitenbeentje' to soften the description and make it sound more natural.
Diminutive is Mandatory
Never say 'buitenbeen' unless you are literally talking about a leg that is outside something.
Embrace the quirk
Calling yourself a 'buitenbeentje' in the Netherlands is often seen as a sign of self-awareness and confidence.
셀프 테스트
Vul het juiste woord in.
Mijn zus houdt niet van feesten; ze is een echt ______.
We use the diminutive 'buitenbeentje' to describe a person who doesn't fit the social norm.
Welke zin is correct?
Kies de beste zin:
The first sentence uses the correct article and verb 'voelt zich'. The second should be 'het buitenbeentje' and the third should be plural 'buitenbeentjes'.
Match de situatie met de zin.
Situatie: Je broer is de enige in de familie die geen vlees eet.
This is the most natural way to describe someone with different habits in a family.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Waarom praat Jan nooit over voetbal met ons? B: Tja, Jan is een ______.
Singular person requires the singular diminutive form.
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시각 학습 자료
Who can be a buitenbeentje?
People
- • The artist in a family of lawyers
- • The quiet student
- • The creative colleague
Things
- • A small house in a street of skyscrapers
- • A vintage car in a modern parking lot
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mijn zus houdt niet van feesten; ze is een echt ______.
We use the diminutive 'buitenbeentje' to describe a person who doesn't fit the social norm.
Kies de beste zin:
The first sentence uses the correct article and verb 'voelt zich'. The second should be 'het buitenbeentje' and the third should be plural 'buitenbeentjes'.
Situatie: Je broer is de enige in de familie die geen vlees eet.
This is the most natural way to describe someone with different habits in a family.
A: Waarom praat Jan nooit over voetbal met ons? B: Tja, Jan is een ______.
Singular person requires the singular diminutive form.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Usually not. It's more of a descriptive term for someone unique. However, tone of voice matters!
Yes! If one dog in a litter is much smaller or a different color, you can call it the buitenbeentje.
The plural is 'buitenbeentjes'.
In formal writing, you might use 'een non-conformist' or 'iemand met een afwijkend profiel'.
Yes, the word is gender-neutral.
No, a buitenbeentje can have many friends but just have different interests.
Yes, to describe a company that does things differently than its competitors.
'Vreemde eend in de bijt' often implies the person is a bit more 'out of place' or awkward.
It's a unique Dutch sound. Try saying 'ah' and then moving your lips to an 'oo' shape.
Yes, many Dutch songs about being yourself use this word.
관련 표현
Een vreemde eend in de bijt
synonymA strange duck in the group
Een witte raaf
similarA white raven
De gebaande paden verlaten
builds onTo leave the beaten paths
Een grijze muis
contrastA gray mouse
