A1 Proverb 중립

Oost west, thuis best.

East west, home is best.

Home is the best place to be.

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문화적 배경

The phrase is often found on 'tegeltjes' (tiles) in traditional Dutch homes, usually in the kitchen or hallway. The phrase is equally common in Flanders and carries the same warm, domestic sentiment. The 'Oost' and 'West' specifically refer to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and West India Company (WIC) routes. The phrase is a popular 'wall sticker' or poster in modern Dutch homes, often in a minimalist font.

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Use it as a sigh

This phrase is often said with a long exhale after sitting down. It's as much an emotion as it is a sentence.

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The Tile Culture

If you see a small blue tile in a Dutch house, look for this phrase. It's the most common 'tegelwijsheid' (tile wisdom).

Home is the best place to be.

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Use it as a sigh

This phrase is often said with a long exhale after sitting down. It's as much an emotion as it is a sentence.

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The Tile Culture

If you see a small blue tile in a Dutch house, look for this phrase. It's the most common 'tegelwijsheid' (tile wisdom).

셀프 테스트

Vul het ontbrekende woord in.

Oost west, ______ best.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: thuis

The proverb is 'Oost west, thuis best.' 'Huis' is the building, 'thuis' is the feeling of home.

Wanneer zeg je dit?

Je komt terug van een vakantie van twee weken.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Oost west, thuis best.

This is the perfect time to use this proverb to express relief at being home.

Combineer de woorden om het spreekwoord te maken.

Match the parts:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Oost west -> thuis best, Eigen haard -> is goud waard

These are two related Dutch proverbs about the home.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: Hoe was je reis naar Amerika? B: Heel indrukwekkend, maar...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: oost west, thuis best.

This is a natural way to conclude a conversation about a trip.

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시각 학습 자료

When to say 'Oost west, thuis best'

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Travel

  • After a flight
  • After camping
  • Back from a hotel
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Daily Life

  • After work
  • After grocery shopping
  • After a long walk

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Vul het ontbrekende woord in. Fill Blank A1

Oost west, ______ best.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: thuis

The proverb is 'Oost west, thuis best.' 'Huis' is the building, 'thuis' is the feeling of home.

Wanneer zeg je dit? Choose A1

Je komt terug van een vakantie van twee weken.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Oost west, thuis best.

This is the perfect time to use this proverb to express relief at being home.

Combineer de woorden om het spreekwoord te maken. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Oost west -> thuis best, Eigen haard -> is goud waard

These are two related Dutch proverbs about the home.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hoe was je reis naar Amerika? B: Heel indrukwekkend, maar...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: oost west, thuis best.

This is a natural way to conclude a conversation about a trip.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, though often slightly ironically or when they are genuinely tired after a festival or trip.

Yes, as a compliment to show they have a very cozy home.

It's an old poetic form called ellipsis, common in proverbs to make them punchier.

관련 표현

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Eigen haard is goud waard

synonym

One's own hearth is worth gold.

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Zoals het klokje thuis tikt, tikt het nergens

similar

The clock ticks at home like nowhere else.

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Huisje, boompje, beestje

builds on

Little house, tree, pet.

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Van huis en haard verdreven

contrast

Driven from house and hearth.

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