意味
Walking for leisure or exercise.
文化的背景
Dutch people walk in all weather conditions. There is a saying: 'Je bent niet van suiker' (You are not made of sugar), meaning you won't melt in the rain. Making a walk in the rain is quite normal. In Flanders, 'lopen' often means 'to run'. To avoid confusion, always use 'een wandeling maken' or 'wandelen' when you mean a leisure stroll. The 'lunchwandeling' is a sacred ritual. Many Dutch employees spend 20-30 minutes of their lunch break 'making a walk' with colleagues to talk about non-work topics. A 'wandeling' is considered one of the best first dates because it removes the pressure of constant eye contact and allows for natural pauses in conversation.
Use the Diminutive
Say 'wandelingetje' to sound more like a native speaker when inviting friends. It sounds more 'gezellig'.
Avoid 'Doen'
Never say 'een wandeling doen'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
意味
Walking for leisure or exercise.
Use the Diminutive
Say 'wandelingetje' to sound more like a native speaker when inviting friends. It sounds more 'gezellig'.
Avoid 'Doen'
Never say 'een wandeling doen'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
The Weather Rule
Don't wait for the sun. If you want to be Dutch, make a wandeling even when it's grey outside.
Combine with 'Even'
Adding 'even' (Ik ga even een wandeling maken) makes the action sound more casual and less like a big commitment.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'maken'.
Wij _______ elke zondag een wandeling in het bos.
The subject is 'Wij' (we), so the verb must be the plural form 'maken'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Dutch sentence:
In Dutch, the standard collocation for taking a walk is 'een wandeling maken'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Het is prachtig weer! B: Ja, zullen we een _________ _________?
'Zullen we een wandeling maken?' is the most common way to suggest a walk.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to take a very short walk around the block after lunch. What do you say?
An 'ommetje' is a short, circular walk, perfect for after lunch.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Types of Wandelingen
Nature
- • Boswandeling
- • Strandwandeling
- • Duinwandeling
City
- • Stadswandeling
- • Ommetje
- • Blokje om
Purpose
- • Lunchwandeling
- • Nachtwandeling
- • Hondenwandeling
練習問題バンク
4 問題Wij _______ elke zondag een wandeling in het bos.
The subject is 'Wij' (we), so the verb must be the plural form 'maken'.
Choose the most natural Dutch sentence:
In Dutch, the standard collocation for taking a walk is 'een wandeling maken'.
A: Het is prachtig weer! B: Ja, zullen we een _________ _________?
'Zullen we een wandeling maken?' is the most common way to suggest a walk.
You want to take a very short walk around the block after lunch. What do you say?
An 'ommetje' is a short, circular walk, perfect for after lunch.
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よくある質問
12 問They are very similar. 'Wandelen' is the verb (to walk/hike), while 'een wandeling maken' emphasizes the walk as a specific activity or event.
Yes, but it's better to say 'een bergwandeling maken' to be specific about the terrain.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend.
This is a fixed collocation. Just as English 'takes' a shower but 'makes' a mistake, Dutch 'makes' a walk.
You say: 'Ik heb een wandeling gemaakt.'
It's a short, circular walk, usually around 15-20 minutes, often done after a meal or during work.
Yes! It's part of the culture. Just wear a 'regenjas' (raincoat).
No, that sounds very unnatural to a native speaker. Always use 'maken'.
It is 'de wandeling'.
Uitwaaien is a specific *type* of 'wandeling maken'—usually at the beach and in the wind.
Yes, for example: 'Zullen we een wandeling maken om dit te bespreken?' is very professional in the modern Netherlands.
The plural is 'wandelingen maken'. For example: 'Wij maken vaak wandelingen.'
関連フレーズ
Een ommetje maken
similarTo take a short, circular walk.
Een blokje om gaan
similarTo go around the block.
Uitwaaien
builds onTo walk in the wind to clear one's head.
De benen strekken
similarTo stretch the legs.
Wandelen
synonymTo walk/hike.
