B1 Expression 중립

in de praktijk

in practice

How things work in reality.

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문화적 배경

The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (being down-to-earth). Using 'in de praktijk' signals that you are a practical person who doesn't get lost in dreams. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common but might be used slightly more formally in administrative contexts compared to the Netherlands. In Dutch companies, 'de praktijk' is often contrasted with 'het hoofdkantoor' (headquarters). It represents the people actually doing the work. Dutch education distinguishes between 'theoretisch' and 'praktisch' education. 'In de praktijk' is the holy grail for students in vocational training (MBO).

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The Theory/Practice Combo

Always try to use 'In theorie... maar in de praktijk...' to sound like a sophisticated B1 speaker. It’s a classic Dutch rhetorical structure.

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The 'De' is Key

Never forget the 'de'. Saying 'in praktijk' is a common mistake that immediately marks you as a non-native speaker.

How things work in reality.

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The Theory/Practice Combo

Always try to use 'In theorie... maar in de praktijk...' to sound like a sophisticated B1 speaker. It’s a classic Dutch rhetorical structure.

⚠️

The 'De' is Key

Never forget the 'de'. Saying 'in praktijk' is a common mistake that immediately marks you as a non-native speaker.

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Be Direct

Dutch people use this phrase to be politely critical. If you say 'In de praktijk werkt dat niet', you are being honest, which is valued.

셀프 테스트

Vul de ontbrekende woorden in.

De theorie is simpel, maar ______ ______ ______ is het erg ingewikkeld.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: in de praktijk

The fixed expression always uses the preposition 'in'.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?

Kies de juiste zin:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In de praktijk werkt het plan niet.

Because 'In de praktijk' is at the start, the verb 'werkt' must come second (inversion).

Match de situatie met de juiste reactie.

Je leest een moeilijk kookboek, maar het eten mislukt.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In de praktijk is dit recept veel te lastig.

This correctly uses the phrase to contrast the book's instructions with reality.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: 'Denk je dat de nieuwe wet gaat helpen?' B: 'Dat weet ik niet, ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: de praktijk zal het uitwijzen

'De praktijk zal het uitwijzen' is a common idiom meaning 'we will see how it works in reality'.

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시각 학습 자료

Theorie vs. Praktijk

In Theorie
Het Plan The Plan
Het Boek The Book
In de Praktijk
De Actie The Action
De Realiteit The Reality

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in. Fill Blank A2

De theorie is simpel, maar ______ ______ ______ is het erg ingewikkeld.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: in de praktijk

The fixed expression always uses the preposition 'in'.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct? Choose B1

Kies de juiste zin:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In de praktijk werkt het plan niet.

Because 'In de praktijk' is at the start, the verb 'werkt' must come second (inversion).

Match de situatie met de juiste reactie. situation_matching B1

Je leest een moeilijk kookboek, maar het eten mislukt.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In de praktijk is dit recept veel te lastig.

This correctly uses the phrase to contrast the book's instructions with reality.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B2

A: 'Denk je dat de nieuwe wet gaat helpen?' B: 'Dat weet ik niet, ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: de praktijk zal het uitwijzen

'De praktijk zal het uitwijzen' is a common idiom meaning 'we will see how it works in reality'.

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자주 묻는 질문

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Only if you are talking about the reality of a game strategy. If you mean 'training', use 'training' or 'oefening'.

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

'Eigenlijk' means 'actually' (often regarding a hidden truth). 'In de praktijk' means 'in application' (regarding an action).

No, it also means a doctor's or dentist's office (e.g., 'de huisartsenpraktijk').

관련 표현

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in theorie

contrast

In theory; how things should work according to a plan.

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in feite

similar

In fact; actually.

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eigenlijk

similar

Actually / really.

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de praktijk zal het uitwijzen

builds on

Time will tell; reality will show the result.

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