Meaning
Final opportunity.
Cultural Background
Dutch people are very direct. If they say this, they mean it. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more polite in tone. Used in business to close deals or end negotiations. Extremely common in sales periods.
Focus on the 'om-te' structure
Always use 'om... te' when adding a verb after 'kans'.
Don't over-use
Using this too often makes you sound like a salesperson.
Meaning
Final opportunity.
Focus on the 'om-te' structure
Always use 'om... te' when adding a verb after 'kans'.
Don't over-use
Using this too often makes you sound like a salesperson.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Het is de laatste ____ om te winnen.
The phrase is 'de laatste kans'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Option 1 is plural, Option 3 is incomplete.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ik wil die auto kopen.' B: 'Schiet op, ___!'
The context implies urgency to buy.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesHet is de laatste ____ om te winnen.
The phrase is 'de laatste kans'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Option 1 is plural, Option 3 is incomplete.
A: 'Ik wil die auto kopen.' B: 'Schiet op, ___!'
The context implies urgency to buy.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
No, it is direct but not rude.
De laatste kansen.
Related Phrases
Nu of nooit
similarNow or never
De laatste keer
contrastThe last time
Een tweede kans
contrastA second chance
Grijp je kans
builds onSeize your chance
