المعنى
To have finished a task.
خلفية ثقافية
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (down-to-earthness). This phrase is a practical way to acknowledge hard work without being overly dramatic. In Flanders, the phrase is used identically, but often with a slightly softer tone. In business, it is used to signal the end of a project phase, often followed by a 'borrel' (drink). Students use it religiously after exam weeks to signal the start of their 'vrijheid' (freedom).
Focus on the feeling
Always associate this phrase with the feeling of relief.
Don't use for future
Never use it for things you still have to do.
المعنى
To have finished a task.
Focus on the feeling
Always associate this phrase with the feeling of relief.
Don't use for future
Never use it for things you still have to do.
Use with 'eindelijk'
Adding 'eindelijk' (finally) makes it sound very natural.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct phrase.
Ik ben blij dat ik mijn examen ___ ___ ___ ___.
The correct structure is 'achter de rug hebben'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
The object must precede the idiom, and 'hebben' is the correct verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Hoe was je week?' B: 'Heel druk, maar gelukkig ___ ___ ___ ___.'
You need the subject 'ik' and the object 'het'.
Match the situation to the feeling.
When do you use 'achter de rug hebben'?
It expresses relief after completion.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينIk ben blij dat ik mijn examen ___ ___ ___ ___.
The correct structure is 'achter de rug hebben'.
Choose the best sentence.
The object must precede the idiom, and 'hebben' is the correct verb.
A: 'Hoe was je week?' B: 'Heel druk, maar gelukkig ___ ___ ___ ___.'
You need the subject 'ik' and the object 'het'.
When do you use 'achter de rug hebben'?
It expresses relief after completion.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, it is for tasks or periods of time.
It is neutral and fits everywhere.
It's a metaphor for the past being behind you.
No, the object must come first.
Yes, it is used daily.
Then you cannot use it.
Only if you mean you finished watching it.
The phrase is fixed.
Yes, 'behind you' is similar.
Yes, it's fine for professional emails.
No, it's standard Dutch.
Remembering the word order.
عبارات ذات صلة
Klaar zijn met
synonymTo be finished with
Het ergste achter de rug hebben
specialized formTo have the worst behind you
Iets afronden
similarTo round off/complete
De buit binnen hebben
similarTo have the prize/result
