Significado
To understand what someone is planning.
Contexto cultural
In the Netherlands, being 'zakelijk' (businesslike) means you respect a good strategy. Uncovering a competitor's plan is seen as a sign of competence. In Flanders, the phrase is also common, but you might hear 'kaarten' (plural) more frequently than in the North. Klaverjassen is the national card game of the Netherlands. Many Dutch idioms, including this one, come from the tactical nature of this game. The Dutch culture of consensus means everyone is always trying to figure out the other's 'bottom line' to reach a deal.
Use the negative
In 80% of cases, this phrase is used in the negative: 'zich niet in de kaart laten kijken'. Master this form first.
Preposition Alert
Always use 'in'. Using 'op' (on) changes the meaning to looking at a map.
Significado
To understand what someone is planning.
Use the negative
In 80% of cases, this phrase is used in the negative: 'zich niet in de kaart laten kijken'. Master this form first.
Preposition Alert
Always use 'in'. Using 'op' (on) changes the meaning to looking at a map.
Business Context
This is a perfect phrase for LinkedIn articles or business reports in Dutch.
Teste-se
Kies de juiste betekenis van de zin: 'De directeur liet zich niet in de kaart kijken.'
Wat deed de directeur?
'Zich niet in de kaart laten kijken' means keeping your plans secret.
Vul het juiste voorzetsel in.
De journalist probeerde de minister ____ de kaart te kijken.
The fixed idiom is 'in de kaart kijken'.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'iemand in de kaart kijken'?
Match de situatie.
The phrase is used for understanding strategies and hidden plans.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Wat is hun volgende stap?' B: 'Ik weet het niet, ze laten zich niet...'
'Zich niet in de kaart laten kijken' is the standard way to say someone is being secretive.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosWat deed de directeur?
'Zich niet in de kaart laten kijken' means keeping your plans secret.
De journalist probeerde de minister ____ de kaart te kijken.
The fixed idiom is 'in de kaart kijken'.
Match de situatie.
The phrase is used for understanding strategies and hidden plans.
A: 'Wat is hun volgende stap?' B: 'Ik weet het niet, ze laten zich niet...'
'Zich niet in de kaart laten kijken' is the standard way to say someone is being secretive.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasIt can be slightly accusatory if said directly ('Ik kijk jou in de kaart'), but it's usually used to describe a third party or a general situation.
Yes, but it sounds a bit strategic. It implies the person is playing a 'game' of love.
There is no real difference in meaning. 'Kaart' (singular) is more common in the standard idiom, but 'kaarten' (plural) is also used.
Yes, it is very common in Flanders, often with the plural 'kaarten'.
Absolutely. It is a high-level, sophisticated idiom perfect for C1/C2 writing.
Frases relacionadas
Open kaart spelen
contrastTo be completely honest and transparent.
Iemand in de kaart spelen
similarTo unintentionally help someone's plan.
Alles op één kaart zetten
builds onTo risk everything on one plan.
Iemand doorzien
synonymTo see through someone.
