뜻
To meet someone or something for the first time.
문화적 배경
The 'kennismakingsgesprek' is a sacred ritual in Dutch business. It is often a 30-minute informal chat to see if there is a 'click' before any technical interview happens. Flemish people might use 'kennis maken' slightly more formally than the Dutch. In informal settings, they might prefer 'leren kennen'. In many Dutch villages, 'buurtmaken' (making neighborhood) is a specific form of 'kennismaken' where you invite neighbors for a drink after moving in. In Dutch universities, the first week is called 'Introductieweek', but the individual sessions are often called 'Kennismaking met de faculteit'.
The Handshake Rule
In the Netherlands, 'kennismaken' is almost always accompanied by a firm handshake and looking the person in the eye.
Don't forget 'MET'
English speakers often say 'Ik maak kennis hem', but you MUST include 'met'.
뜻
To meet someone or something for the first time.
The Handshake Rule
In the Netherlands, 'kennismaken' is almost always accompanied by a firm handshake and looking the person in the eye.
Don't forget 'MET'
English speakers often say 'Ik maak kennis hem', but you MUST include 'met'.
Use it for subjects
To sound more like a native, use it when starting a new book or hobby: 'Ik maak kennis met de Franse keuken'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'kennismaken' and the preposition.
Ik heb gisteren voor het eerst _______ de nieuwe buren _______.
In the perfect tense, we use 'heb' + 'kennisgemaakt' and the preposition 'met'.
Which sentence is correct for meeting a friend for coffee?
A: Ik ga kennis maken met mijn beste vriend. B: Ik ga afspreken met mijn beste vriend.
You already know your best friend, so you use 'afspreken', not 'kennis maken'.
Complete the dialogue.
Sander: 'Dit is mijn zus, Lisa.' Jij: 'Hoi Lisa, leuk om _______.'
The standard polite response is 'Leuk om kennis met je te maken'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are starting a new course on history.
When being introduced to a subject for the first time, 'kennis maken met' is the correct figurative use.
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시각 학습 자료
Kennismaken vs Ontmoeten
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ik heb gisteren voor het eerst _______ de nieuwe buren _______.
In the perfect tense, we use 'heb' + 'kennisgemaakt' and the preposition 'met'.
A: Ik ga kennis maken met mijn beste vriend. B: Ik ga afspreken met mijn beste vriend.
You already know your best friend, so you use 'afspreken', not 'kennis maken'.
Sander: 'Dit is mijn zus, Lisa.' Jij: 'Hoi Lisa, leuk om _______.'
The standard polite response is 'Leuk om kennis met je te maken'.
Situation: You are starting a new course on history.
When being introduced to a subject for the first time, 'kennis maken met' is the correct figurative use.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Both are correct, but modern Dutch prefers one word ('kennismaken') when used as a verb.
Yes, for the very first time you meet, but 'een date hebben' is more common for the event itself.
'Kennismaken' is for the first time; 'ontmoeten' can be any time.
The most common way is 'Leuk om kennis met je te maken'.
It is neutral. You can use it with a boss or a child.
Yes, 'kennis maken met een stad' means to explore it for the first time.
It is an introductory meeting, usually in a professional context.
Depends on the person you are meeting! Use 'u' for formal, 'je' for informal.
Yes, it is standard in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Yes, 'De hond maakt kennis met de kat'.
관련 표현
ontmoeten
similarTo meet
zich voorstellen
builds onTo introduce oneself
leren kennen
similarTo get to know
afspreken
contrastTo meet up / make an appointment
de kennismaking
specialized formThe introduction/meeting
