मतलब
Someone enjoys or likes something.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In the Netherlands, being 'liked' by a group is often about not standing out too much. 'In de smaak vallen' often implies you have successfully navigated the social norms of the group. Flemish speakers use this idiom just as much as the Dutch, but they might pair it with more formal verbs in professional settings, like 'gunstig onthaald worden' (to be favorably received). In Dutch offices, feedback is often direct. However, 'in de smaak vallen' is a softer, more positive way to deliver good news about a project's reception. The Dutch are famous for 'stamping' their food (stamppot). When a foreigner tries stamppot and likes it, a Dutch person will almost certainly ask: 'Valt het in de smaak?'
Use 'bij' for people
Always remember to use 'bij' when you want to mention who likes the thing. 'Het viel bij mijn moeder in de smaak.'
Subject-Verb Agreement
The thing being liked is the subject. If you like two things, use the plural: 'Deze boeken vallen in de smaak.'
मतलब
Someone enjoys or likes something.
Use 'bij' for people
Always remember to use 'bij' when you want to mention who likes the thing. 'Het viel bij mijn moeder in de smaak.'
Subject-Verb Agreement
The thing being liked is the subject. If you like two things, use the plural: 'Deze boeken vallen in de smaak.'
Softening Criticism
Use 'niet echt in de smaak vallen' to be polite when you don't like something. It sounds less harsh than 'Ik vind het stom.'
Gift Etiquette
When receiving a gift in the Netherlands, it's polite to open it immediately and say something about how it 'valt in de smaak'.
खुद को परखो
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'vallen' in.
De nieuwe plannen van de burgemeester ______ vorig jaar erg in de smaak bij de burgers.
The sentence refers to 'vorig jaar' (last year), so we need the past plural form 'vielen'.
Kies de juiste zin.
How do you say: 'I hope you like the gift'?
The gift is the subject, and we use the preposition 'bij'.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Heb je de nieuwe film van Tarantino al gezien? B: Ja, maar hij ______ niet echt ______ bij mij.
The past tense 'viel... in de smaak' is the most natural way to describe a movie you've already seen.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'in de smaak vallen'?
Je hebt een taart gebakken voor je buren en je wilt weten of ze hem lekker vinden.
This is the standard way to ask for feedback on food you've provided.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासDe nieuwe plannen van de burgemeester ______ vorig jaar erg in de smaak bij de burgers.
The sentence refers to 'vorig jaar' (last year), so we need the past plural form 'vielen'.
How do you say: 'I hope you like the gift'?
The gift is the subject, and we use the preposition 'bij'.
A: Heb je de nieuwe film van Tarantino al gezien? B: Ja, maar hij ______ niet echt ______ bij mij.
The past tense 'viel... in de smaak' is the most natural way to describe a movie you've already seen.
Je hebt een taart gebakken voor je buren en je wilt weten of ze hem lekker vinden.
This is the standard way to ask for feedback on food you've provided.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but it's more about their personality or 'vibe' being liked by a group. For pure physical attraction, 'iemand leuk vinden' is better.
Both are correct. Use 'bij' only if you are specifying the person who likes it.
No, that's a common mistake. It's always 'de smaak'. You can say 'Het is mijn smaak' (It is my taste), but not with the verb 'vallen'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend.
The direct opposite is 'niet in de smaak vallen'. A more idiomatic opposite for ideas is 'tegen het zere been schoppen'.
Not at all! It applies to gifts, ideas, music, clothes, people, and more.
Yes: valt, viel, is gevallen, zal vallen. All work perfectly.
It's a metaphor for something 'landing' in the right place (your preferences).
Yes, it's very common in reviews, emails, and journalism.
Yes, adding 'goed' is very common and emphasizes that it was a big success.
संबंधित मुहावरे
aanslaan
similarTo become popular or a hit.
goed bevallen
synonymTo please or suit someone.
in goede aarde vallen
similarTo fall on fertile ground / be well-received.
smaak hebben
contrastTo have good taste.
een schot in de roos
builds onA bullseye / a perfect success.
