C1 Collocation औपचारिक

Gezien de omstandigheden

Given the circumstances

मतलब

Considering the current situation or context.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Reflects the 'nuchterheid' (sobriety) of the Dutch. It's a way to be positive without being 'over the top'. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common but might be used with a slightly softer tone in social contexts. In Dutch corporate life, this phrase is used to manage expectations during quarterly reviews. It is the 'safe' phrase for Dutch medical professionals to avoid giving false hope while acknowledging progress.

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The 'Safe' Answer

If you don't want to go into detail about a problem, just say 'Het gaat wel, gezien de omstandigheden.' It's a polite way to end that line of questioning.

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Word Order

Don't forget to flip the subject and verb if you start your sentence with this phrase!

मतलब

Considering the current situation or context.

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The 'Safe' Answer

If you don't want to go into detail about a problem, just say 'Het gaat wel, gezien de omstandigheden.' It's a polite way to end that line of questioning.

⚠️

Word Order

Don't forget to flip the subject and verb if you start your sentence with this phrase!

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Don't Overuse

If you use it when there are no obvious problems, you might sound like you are hiding something or being overly dramatic.

खुद को परखो

Vul de juiste vorm van het woord 'zien' in om de vaste uitdrukking te voltooien.

________ de omstandigheden is het een wonder dat we hebben gewonnen.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Gezien

The fixed phrase always uses the past participle 'Gezien'.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?

Kies de zin met de juiste woordvolgorde.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Gezien de omstandigheden gaan we morgen niet.

When a sentence starts with an adverbial phrase like 'Gezien de omstandigheden', inversion occurs (verb before subject).

In welke situatie is 'gezien de omstandigheden' het meest gepast?

Match de context met de uitspraak.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Je bent herstellende van een zware griep.

The phrase implies there are difficult factors to consider, such as an illness.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: Hoe gaat het met je vader na de operatie? B: ________, gaat het eigenlijk heel goed.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Gezien de omstandigheden

'Gezien de omstandigheden' is the standard way to provide a medical update.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

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Vul de juiste vorm van het woord 'zien' in om de vaste uitdrukking te voltooien. Fill Blank B1

________ de omstandigheden is het een wonder dat we hebben gewonnen.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Gezien

The fixed phrase always uses the past participle 'Gezien'.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct? Choose B2

Kies de zin met de juiste woordvolgorde.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Gezien de omstandigheden gaan we morgen niet.

When a sentence starts with an adverbial phrase like 'Gezien de omstandigheden', inversion occurs (verb before subject).

In welke situatie is 'gezien de omstandigheden' het meest gepast? situation_matching B1

Match de context met de uitspraak.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Je bent herstellende van een zware griep.

The phrase implies there are difficult factors to consider, such as an illness.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hoe gaat het met je vader na de operatie? B: ________, gaat het eigenlijk heel goed.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Gezien de omstandigheden

'Gezien de omstandigheden' is the standard way to provide a medical update.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

5 सवाल

No, it's perfectly fine for friends, especially when discussing health or work stress. It sounds mature and balanced.

Yes, they are interchangeable, but 'omstandigheden' sounds slightly more idiomatic and 'Dutch'.

Because it functions as a preposition here, not an adjective. Prepositions in Dutch don't get extra endings.

Technically yes, but it almost always implies a challenge or a negative context that makes the result more impressive.

There isn't a direct opposite, but 'ondanks de gunstige omstandigheden' (despite the favorable circumstances) would be the logical flip.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Gegeven de situatie

synonym

Given the situation.

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Gezien het feit dat

builds on

Given the fact that...

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Ondanks alles

similar

Despite everything.

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In het licht van

similar

In light of...

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