Signification
Stating workplace.
Contexte culturel
The 'Vrijmibo' (Friday afternoon drink) is a crucial part of office life. It's where colleagues bond over beer and bitterballen. Dutch offices are known for 'Het Nieuwe Werken' (The New Way of Working), which emphasizes flexibility, remote work, and open spaces. Directness is key. If a colleague in a Dutch office disagrees with you, they will likely say it directly, which can be surprising for foreigners. Lunch is often simple—usually a cheese sandwich brought from home, eaten together in the 'kantine'.
The 'Op' Trick
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Ik werk op kantoor' when talking about your daily routine.
Watch the 'W'
Don't pronounce the 'w' in 'werk' like an English 'w'. It's closer to a 'v'.
Signification
Stating workplace.
The 'Op' Trick
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Ik werk op kantoor' when talking about your daily routine.
Watch the 'W'
Don't pronounce the 'w' in 'werk' like an English 'w'. It's closer to a 'v'.
Add a City
Always follow this phrase with 'in [City]' to keep the conversation going.
Lunch Culture
Mentioning you eat lunch at your desk might be seen as 'hardworking' but also 'not gezellig' in some Dutch offices.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Ik werk ___ een kantoor.
'In' is the standard preposition for being inside a building like a kantoor.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct Dutch translation for 'I work in an office.'
The verb must be 'werk' (stem) and the article 'een' is required.
Match the Dutch words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
Direct word-for-word translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wat doe je voor werk? B: ___
This is the most natural response to a question about your job.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
In vs. Op
Workplaces
Indoor
- • Kantoor
- • Ziekenhuis
- • School
Outdoor
- • Boerderij
- • Bouwplaats
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk werk ___ een kantoor.
'In' is the standard preposition for being inside a building like a kantoor.
Select the correct Dutch translation for 'I work in an office.'
The verb must be 'werk' (stem) and the article 'een' is required.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct word-for-word translation.
A: Wat doe je voor werk? B: ___
This is the most natural response to a question about your job.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is a neuter noun (het kantoor).
No, you need the article 'een' or 'het'.
'Kantoor' is the room or building; 'bureau' is the desk you sit at.
You say 'Ik werk thuis' or 'Ik werk vanuit huis'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
It's an open-plan office, very common in the Netherlands.
The plural is 'kantoren'.
Only if you mean 'near' the office, not 'at' the office.
It's short for 'Vrijdagmiddagborrel', a Friday afternoon drink with colleagues.
Yes, very common, especially 4 days a week.
Say 'Ik heb een kantoorbaan'.
Generally, they value efficiency over long hours and leave at 5 PM.
Expressions liées
Ik heb een baan
similarI have a job
Ik werk thuis
contrastI work at home
Kantooruren
builds onOffice hours
Collega's
specialized formColleagues
Kantoortuin
specialized formOpen-plan office
