A1 Idiom 중립

Iets in je oren knopen.

Tie something in your ears.

Remember something well.

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문화적 배경

Dutch people appreciate directness. This phrase is a polite way to give advice without sounding too aggressive. The phrase is used similarly in Flanders, though sometimes 'achter de oren' is preferred. In a professional setting, it is used to emphasize key takeaways from a meeting. It is a classic phrase used by parents to ensure children listen to instructions.

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Use it for emphasis

Only use this when the information is truly important. If you use it for everything, it loses its impact.

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Don't be patronizing

Be careful when using this with people who are older or in a higher position than you.

Remember something well.

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Use it for emphasis

Only use this when the information is truly important. If you use it for everything, it loses its impact.

⚠️

Don't be patronizing

Be careful when using this with people who are older or in a higher position than you.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct word.

Knoop dit in je ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: oren

The idiom is 'in je oren knopen'.

What does this phrase mean?

Knoop dit in je oren.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Remember this well.

It is a figurative way to say remember something important.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Vergeet niet je jas mee te nemen.' B: 'Oké, ik ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: knoop het in mijn oren

This is the correct idiomatic response.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the correct word. Fill Blank A1

Knoop dit in je ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: oren

The idiom is 'in je oren knopen'.

What does this phrase mean? Choose A1

Knoop dit in je oren.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Remember this well.

It is a figurative way to say remember something important.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Vergeet niet je jas mee te nemen.' B: 'Oké, ik ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: knoop het in mijn oren

This is the correct idiomatic response.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

It is better to use it in spoken conversation. In emails, 'neem dit ter harte' is more professional.

It can be if you say it to someone who doesn't like being told what to do. Use it with care.

관련 표현

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Iets achter de oren knopen

similar

Keep something in the back of your mind.

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Iets in de knoop zitten

contrast

To be confused.

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