意味
Predicting something without having enough information.
文化的背景
The Dutch pride themselves on 'met beide benen op de grond staan' (standing with both feet on the ground). This idiom is a way to dismiss 'zweverig' (floaty/mystical) thinking. While the phrase is used in Flanders, Flemish people might also use 'het is een slag in het water' or focus more on the 'glazen bol'. However, 'koffiedik kijken' is perfectly understood. In Dutch corporate culture, admitting uncertainty is often seen as more professional than making up numbers. This idiom is a safe way to say 'I don't have the data yet'. Dutch news anchors use this phrase constantly during election nights or when reporting on complex international conflicts to avoid appearing biased or overconfident.
Use 'Nog'
Adding 'nog' (still) makes you sound much more native. 'Het is nog koffiedik kijken' implies that maybe later we will know more.
Not for the Past
Never use this for things that have already happened. It's strictly for future speculation.
意味
Predicting something without having enough information.
Use 'Nog'
Adding 'nog' (still) makes you sound much more native. 'Het is nog koffiedik kijken' implies that maybe later we will know more.
Not for the Past
Never use this for things that have already happened. It's strictly for future speculation.
The 'Nuchter' Factor
Use this phrase to show you are a practical person who doesn't believe in unfounded rumors.
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Vul de juiste woorden in om de zin af te maken.
Of het morgen gaat sneeuwen is op dit moment echt ______ ______.
In Dutch, we use 'koffiedik kijken' for unpredictable future events like the weather.
Welke zin is correct gebruik van het idioom?
Kies de beste optie:
The idiom is used for future uncertainty and usually follows 'Het is...'.
Match de situatie met de juiste reactie.
Situatie: Je baas vraagt hoeveel winst het bedrijf over 5 jaar maakt.
Long-term financial predictions are uncertain, making this the perfect idiom.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Denk je dat de huizenprijzen volgend jaar gaan dalen?' B: 'Poeh, dat ______ ______ ______.'
The word order 'is nog koffiedik kijken' is the most natural.
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4 問題Of het morgen gaat sneeuwen is op dit moment echt ______ ______.
In Dutch, we use 'koffiedik kijken' for unpredictable future events like the weather.
Kies de beste optie:
The idiom is used for future uncertainty and usually follows 'Het is...'.
Situatie: Je baas vraagt hoeveel winst het bedrijf over 5 jaar maakt.
Long-term financial predictions are uncertain, making this the perfect idiom.
A: 'Denk je dat de huizenprijzen volgend jaar gaan dalen?' B: 'Poeh, dat ______ ______ ______.'
The word order 'is nog koffiedik kijken' is the most natural.
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よくある質問
10 問No, it's not rude at all. It's a very common and neutral way to express uncertainty in both professional and social settings.
It's grammatically possible but rare. Usually, we say 'Het is koffiedik kijken' to describe the situation, not the person.
The closest equivalents are 'reading the tea leaves' or 'anyone's guess'.
Very rarely. It's mostly seen as a historical curiosity or a niche hobby, not a mainstream practice.
Yes, but use it sparingly. In very formal academic writing, 'speculeren' might be preferred.
It is two words: 'koffiedik' and 'kijken'. 'Koffiedik' itself is one word.
Yes, the idiom specifically uses 'koffiedik'. You cannot say 'theeblaadjes kijken' in Dutch and expect to be understood in the same way.
Not really, but you can just say 'Koffiedik kijken' as a standalone answer to a question.
'Dik' refers to the thick sediment or sludge. In old Dutch, 'dik' was used for anything dense.
Yes, it is common throughout the entire Dutch-speaking region.
関連フレーズ
in een glazen bol kijken
synonymLooking into a crystal ball.
een slag om de arm houden
similarTo keep a strike around the arm (to be cautious).
geen peil op kunnen trekken
similarTo not be able to draw a level (to be unable to rely on something).
dat is gesneden koek
contrastThat is sliced gingerbread (that is very easy/certain).
