B1 Idiom 중립

uit de brand helpen

to help someone out of a jam

Assisting someone in a difficult situation.

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문화적 배경

The Dutch 'poldermodel' emphasizes consensus and helping each other to keep the 'land dry'. This idiom is a linguistic extension of that communal survival instinct. While used in Flanders, Flemish speakers might also use 'iemand uit de nood helpen' more frequently in formal contexts. In Surinamese Dutch, idioms are often mixed with Sranan Tongo influences, but 'uit de brand helpen' remains a standard recognized term in formal education and media. Afrikaans has a similar expression 'iemand uit de brand help', showing the shared linguistic heritage from 17th-century Dutch.

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Use it for gratitude

Instead of just saying 'Bedankt', say 'Je hebt me echt uit de brand geholpen!' to show you really appreciate the effort.

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Don't use for small things

If someone gives you a pen, it's too much. Use it for things that actually solve a 'problem'.

Assisting someone in a difficult situation.

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Use it for gratitude

Instead of just saying 'Bedankt', say 'Je hebt me echt uit de brand geholpen!' to show you really appreciate the effort.

⚠️

Don't use for small things

If someone gives you a pen, it's too much. Use it for things that actually solve a 'problem'.

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The Dutch 'Gun-factor'

Helping someone 'uit de brand' builds social capital (gun-factor) in the Netherlands.

셀프 테스트

Vul het juiste voorzetsel en woord in.

Ik was mijn sleutels vergeten, maar de buurman hielp me ___ ___ ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: uit de brand

The standard idiom is 'uit de brand'.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?

A: Hij heeft me uit de brand gehelpt. B: Hij hielp me uit de brand. C: Hij hielp me van de brand.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

'Hielp' is the correct past tense of 'helpen', and 'uit' is the correct preposition.

In welke situatie gebruik je 'uit de brand helpen'?

1. Je vriend wint de loterij. 2. Je collega heeft te veel werk en de deadline is morgen. 3. Je gaat naar de bioscoop.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 2

The idiom is used for rescue from a difficult or urgent situation.

Maak de dialoog af.

Sanne: 'Ik heb geen tijd om te koken!' Tom: 'Geen probleem, ik haal wel wat eten om je ___ ___ ___ ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: uit de brand te helpen

In an 'om...te' construction, 'te' comes before the infinitive 'helpen'.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Vul het juiste voorzetsel en woord in. Fill Blank B1

Ik was mijn sleutels vergeten, maar de buurman hielp me ___ ___ ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: uit de brand

The standard idiom is 'uit de brand'.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct? Choose B1

A: Hij heeft me uit de brand gehelpt. B: Hij hielp me uit de brand. C: Hij hielp me van de brand.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

'Hielp' is the correct past tense of 'helpen', and 'uit' is the correct preposition.

In welke situatie gebruik je 'uit de brand helpen'? situation_matching A2

1. Je vriend wint de loterij. 2. Je collega heeft te veel werk en de deadline is morgen. 3. Je gaat naar de bioscoop.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 2

The idiom is used for rescue from a difficult or urgent situation.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B1

Sanne: 'Ik heb geen tijd om te koken!' Tom: 'Geen probleem, ik haal wel wat eten om je ___ ___ ___ ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: uit de brand te helpen

In an 'om...te' construction, 'te' comes before the infinitive 'helpen'.

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자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

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

No, that makes no sense. You must include 'uit de'.

No, it can be about time, information, or physical help.

Ik hielp hem uit de brand / Ik heb hem uit de brand geholpen.

Yes, it is common in both the Netherlands and Flanders.

It's a bit practical for romance. 'Mijn ridder op het witte paard' is better for that.

Then it might sound a bit sarcastic, like you are exaggerating the help.

Yes, but 'penarie' is more informal and slightly old-fashioned.

Yes! 'Ik help mijn teamleden graag uit de brand' sounds like a great quality.

Historically, fire was a more immediate threat to wooden city houses than water.

관련 표현

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iemand uit de penarie helpen

synonym

To help someone out of a mess.

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iemand te hulp schieten

similar

To rush to someone's aid.

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redder in nood

builds on

A savior in time of need.

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iemand in de steek laten

contrast

To abandon someone.

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