뜻
Doing something independently.
문화적 배경
The Dutch education system emphasizes 'zelfstandig werken' (working independently) from primary school. 'Op eigen houtje' is a phrase teachers use to encourage students to solve problems before asking for help. While understood, Flemish speakers might more frequently use 'op eigen initiatief' or 'op m'n eentje'. 'Op eigen houtje' sounds slightly more 'Northern Dutch' (from the Netherlands) to some ears. In Dutch offices, taking initiative 'op eigen houtje' is generally seen as a sign of a 'high potential' employee, provided it doesn't break the consensus (poldermodel). In Dutch-speaking Caribbean cultures, the phrase is used but often co-exists with local expressions for independence. It remains a staple of formal education there.
Use it for Proactivity
If you want to impress a Dutch boss, tell them you did something 'op eigen houtje'. It shows you don't need hand-holding.
Don't Pluralize
Even if 10 people do it, it's still 'op eigen houtje'. Never 'houtjes'.
뜻
Doing something independently.
Use it for Proactivity
If you want to impress a Dutch boss, tell them you did something 'op eigen houtje'. It shows you don't need hand-holding.
Don't Pluralize
Even if 10 people do it, it's still 'op eigen houtje'. Never 'houtjes'.
The 'Mijn' Variation
Adding 'mijn' (op mijn eigen houtje) makes you sound very native and adds a touch of personal pride to the statement.
The Polder Nuance
Be careful: in a team, doing too much 'op eigen houtje' can sometimes be seen as not being a team player.
셀프 테스트
Vul de juiste woorden in om de uitdrukking compleet te maken.
Ik heb geen zin om op een tour te gaan; ik ontdek de stad liever op ______ ______.
De vaste uitdrukking is 'op eigen houtje'.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de juiste zin:
De uitdrukking blijft enkelvoud ('houtje'), ook als het onderwerp meervoud is.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'op eigen houtje'?
Match de situatie:
'Op eigen houtje' impliceert initiatief nemen zonder overleg.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Heeft de leraar je geholpen met dit project?' B: 'Nee, ik heb het helemaal ______ ______ ______ gedaan.'
Dit is de meest natuurlijke idiomatische manier om te zeggen dat je het zonder hulp of instructie hebt gedaan.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ik heb geen zin om op een tour te gaan; ik ontdek de stad liever op ______ ______.
De vaste uitdrukking is 'op eigen houtje'.
Kies de juiste zin:
De uitdrukking blijft enkelvoud ('houtje'), ook als het onderwerp meervoud is.
Match de situatie:
'Op eigen houtje' impliceert initiatief nemen zonder overleg.
A: 'Heeft de leraar je geholpen met dit project?' B: 'Nee, ik heb het helemaal ______ ______ ______ gedaan.'
Dit is de meest natuurlijke idiomatische manier om te zeggen dat je het zonder hulp of instructie hebt gedaan.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is neutral. You can use it with friends and with colleagues, but use 'op eigen initiatief' in a legal contract.
Yes, adding the possessive pronoun is very common in spoken Dutch for emphasis.
Usually, but it can be negative if you were *supposed* to ask for permission first.
It means 'little piece of wood'.
Yes, it's very common to describe children doing things without their parents' help.
Yes, but it is more common in the Netherlands.
Yes, e.g., 'Hij is op eigen houtje met de auto weggegaan' (He took the car without permission).
No, the expression is fixed in the singular.
It's the typical Dutch 'g', a voiced velar fricative, like clearing your throat gently.
Yes, but 'on my own' is broader. 'Op eigen houtje' specifically implies initiative.
관련 표현
op eigen initiatief
synonymOn one's own initiative
op eigen kracht
similarBy one's own strength
op eigen benen staan
builds onTo stand on one's own legs
op eigen gezag
specialized formOn one's own authority
in je eentje
similarBy yourself / alone
