मतलब
Beginning something new.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The Dutch 'Grote Schoonmaak' (Big Clean) in Spring is the physical embodiment of this phrase. It's not just cleaning; it's a ritual of renewal. In Dutch offices, 'een frisse start' is often used during 'bilateraaltjes' (one-on-one meetings) to move past previous project failures without assigning blame. The 'introductieweek' at Dutch universities is seen as the ultimate 'frisse start' for students moving away from home. On Dutch Instagram/TikTok, #frissestart is commonly used for fitness journeys, new interiors, or starting a 'bullet journal'.
Use it in Interviews
If asked about a gap in your CV or a failed project, use this phrase to show you are forward-looking and positive.
Avoid 'Doen'
English speakers often say 'een start doen'. This sounds very 'foreign' to Dutch ears. Always use 'maken'.
मतलब
Beginning something new.
Use it in Interviews
If asked about a gap in your CV or a failed project, use this phrase to show you are forward-looking and positive.
Avoid 'Doen'
English speakers often say 'een start doen'. This sounds very 'foreign' to Dutch ears. Always use 'maken'.
New Year's Context
This is the #1 phrase used in Dutch advertisements in January. Look for it on gym posters and healthy food ads!
खुद को परखो
Vul het juiste werkwoord in.
Ik wil dit jaar een frisse start _______.
In Dutch, the fixed collocation is 'een start maken'.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de juiste vorm van het bijvoeglijk naamwoord.
'Start' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'een frisse start maken'?
Match de situatie.
The phrase implies a significant new beginning, not a small daily action.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Ik ben ontslagen, maar ik heb al een nieuwe baan gevonden.' B: 'Wat goed! Dat is een mooie kans om ...'
This fits the context of a career change perfectly.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासIk wil dit jaar een frisse start _______.
In Dutch, the fixed collocation is 'een start maken'.
Kies de juiste vorm van het bijvoeglijk naamwoord.
'Start' is a de-word, so the adjective gets an -e.
Match de situatie.
The phrase implies a significant new beginning, not a small daily action.
A: 'Ik ben ontslagen, maar ik heb al een nieuwe baan gevonden.' B: 'Wat goed! Dat is een mooie kans om ...'
This fits the context of a career change perfectly.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
7 सवालNo, because 'start' is a 'de-word', the adjective 'fris' must take the -e ending, becoming 'frisse'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your best friend.
'Frisse start' sounds more positive and energetic, while 'nieuwe start' is more literal and neutral.
No, for a computer you use 'opnieuw opstarten' or 'herstarten'.
Usually yes. You can also say 'willen' or 'gaan' with 'maken', but 'maken' is the core action verb.
Often, yes. It suggests that the previous attempt wasn't perfect, and you are trying again with a clean slate.
Yes, it's very common to say this after a breakup or a big fight to indicate you want to try again.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Met een schone lei beginnen
synonymTo start with a clean slate.
Opnieuw beginnen
similarTo start again.
Een doorstart maken
specialized formTo make a restart (after bankruptcy).
De draad weer oppakken
contrastTo pick up the thread again.
Het roer omgooien
builds onTo change course completely.
