Bedeutung
A distance that is far
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are very direct. If they say 'het is een lange weg', they mean it literally and expect you to plan accordingly. Flemish speakers use the same phrase, but often with a slightly softer tone. In international business, Dutch speakers use this to manage expectations about project timelines. In Dutch universities, professors use this to describe the research process.
Focus on the 'ng'
The 'ng' in 'lange' is a nasal sound. Don't pronounce the 'g' separately.
Don't use 'verre'
Avoid saying 'een verre weg'. It sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Bedeutung
A distance that is far
Focus on the 'ng'
The 'ng' in 'lange' is a nasal sound. Don't pronounce the 'g' separately.
Don't use 'verre'
Avoid saying 'een verre weg'. It sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct phrase.
We hebben nog een ___ te gaan.
The standard collocation is 'lange weg'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
'Lange weg' is the correct collocation for distance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Is het project bijna af?' B: 'Nee, ___.'
This is the standard expression for having much work left.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenWe hebben nog een ___ te gaan.
The standard collocation is 'lange weg'.
Choose the correct sentence.
'Lange weg' is the correct collocation for distance.
A: 'Is het project bijna af?' B: 'Nee, ___.'
This is the standard expression for having much work left.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is often used to describe a long process or duration.
No, it is neutral and can be used in any situation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
een eind weg
synonyma long distance
ver weg
contrastfar away
op weg zijn
builds onto be on the way
de weg kwijt zijn
similarto be lost
