B2 Collocation Formal

de gemoederen verhitten

to stir up emotions

Meaning

To cause a heated or intense discussion.

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Cultural Background

The Dutch value consensus; this phrase marks a failure of that. Used similarly, often in political news. Shared cultural history of humoral theory. Common in EU parliamentary reporting.

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Plurality

Always keep it plural.

Meaning

To cause a heated or intense discussion.

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Plurality

Always keep it plural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb form.

De gemoederen _______ tijdens de vergadering.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verhitten

Gemoederen is plural.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb form. Fill Blank B1

De gemoederen _______ tijdens de vergadering.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verhitten

Gemoederen is plural.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is descriptive.

Related Phrases

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De gemoederen lopen hoog op

synonym

Tempers are running high.

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