Significado
Failing to arrive on time for transport.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is vital. If a bus is scheduled for 08:02, it leaves at 08:02. Missing it is seen as a lack of planning. Similar to the Netherlands, but public transport (De Lijn) might be slightly less rigid in rural areas. The phrase remains identical. In Dutch-speaking Suriname, 'de bus' often refers to smaller private vans. Missing one is less of a 'schedule' issue and more about waiting for the next one. Missing a 'bus' in business (like a trend) is often discussed in 'poldersessies' (consensus meetings).
Use 'hebben'
Always remember to use 'hebben' in the past tense. 'Ik heb de bus gemist' is the only correct way.
Don't say 'verliezen'
Never say 'Ik heb de bus verloren'. That sounds like you literally lost a giant vehicle and can't find where you parked it.
Significado
Failing to arrive on time for transport.
Use 'hebben'
Always remember to use 'hebben' in the past tense. 'Ik heb de bus gemist' is the only correct way.
Don't say 'verliezen'
Never say 'Ik heb de bus verloren'. That sounds like you literally lost a giant vehicle and can't find where you parked it.
Figurative use
Use this in job interviews to show you are aware of industry trends. 'We willen de bus niet missen op het gebied van duurzaamheid.'
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'missen' in the past tense.
Ik was te laat bij de halte, dus ik ___ de bus.
The sentence requires the simple past (imperfectum) 'miste'.
Which sentence uses the figurative meaning?
Choose the correct option:
This refers to a missed opportunity, not a physical bus.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Waarom ben je zo laat? B: Sorry, ik ___.
In Dutch, we use 'hebben' with 'gemist'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You wanted to buy a ticket for a concert, but they are all sold out.
This is a figurative 'missed opportunity'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIk was te laat bij de halte, dus ik ___ de bus.
The sentence requires the simple past (imperfectum) 'miste'.
Choose the correct option:
This refers to a missed opportunity, not a physical bus.
A: Waarom ben je zo laat? B: Sorry, ik ___.
In Dutch, we use 'hebben' with 'gemist'.
You wanted to buy a ticket for a concert, but they are all sold out.
This is a figurative 'missed opportunity'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, you can say 'de trein missen', but 'de bus missen' is a more common general idiom for missing an opportunity.
It is always 'de bus'.
No, it can also mean 'to miss someone' (emotional) or 'to lack something'. Context tells you which one it is.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss.
The past tense is 'miste' (singular) or 'misten' (plural). The perfect tense is 'heb gemist'.
No, that is a common mistake. Always use 'heb'.
Almost. 'De boot missen' is usually only figurative (opportunities), while 'de bus missen' is both literal and figurative.
You say: 'Ik heb de bus bijna gemist.'
Not really a direct slang word, but you could say 'Ik was te laat' or 'Hij is 'm gevlogen' (it has flown/left).
Because a bus has a schedule. You can't really 'miss' your own car because it waits for you!
Frases relacionadas
de boot missen
synonymTo miss the boat (opportunity).
achter het net vissen
similarTo fish behind the net.
de aansluiting missen
similarTo miss the connection.
te laat zijn
builds onTo be late.
