Bedeutung
Accepting the situation rather than resisting it.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Poldermodel' is a Dutch tradition of consensus. 'Met de stroom meegaan' is often seen as a necessary social skill to keep the country running smoothly. In Dutch startups, 'met de stroom meegaan' can be a negative thing, as 'disruption' and 'innovation' are highly valued. Dutch influencers use this phrase to describe following 'TikTok trends' or 'Instagram aesthetics'. During the 17th century, Dutch sailors used the currents of the VOC trade routes. The phrase has deep roots in maritime history.
Use it for flexibility
If you want to sound easy-going and flexible, this is your go-to phrase.
Watch the 'zijn'
Always use 'zijn' in the past tense. 'Ik ben meegegaan', not 'Ik heb meegegaan'.
Bedeutung
Accepting the situation rather than resisting it.
Use it for flexibility
If you want to sound easy-going and flexible, this is your go-to phrase.
Watch the 'zijn'
Always use 'zijn' in the past tense. 'Ik ben meegegaan', not 'Ik heb meegegaan'.
C1 Nuance
Use it with an adverb like 'kritiekloos' (uncritically) to sound more advanced and precise.
Teste dich selbst
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'meegaan' in.
Gisteren ______ hij eindelijk met de stroom ______.
In the past tense, 'meegaan' uses 'zijn' (is) and the past participle 'meegegaan'.
Wat is de betekenis van 'met de stroom meegaan' in deze zin: 'De politicus gaat met de stroom mee'?
De politicus gaat met de stroom mee.
Figuratively, it means following the majority opinion.
Combineer de uitdrukking met de juiste context.
Match de zinnen:
These are the core figurative meanings of these water/wind idioms.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Wat vind jij van het nieuwe plan?' B: 'Ik weet het niet zo goed, ...'
This is the most natural way to express neutral conformity in a conversation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGisteren ______ hij eindelijk met de stroom ______.
In the past tense, 'meegaan' uses 'zijn' (is) and the past participle 'meegegaan'.
De politicus gaat met de stroom mee.
Figuratively, it means following the majority opinion.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the core figurative meanings of these water/wind idioms.
A: 'Wat vind jij van het nieuwe plan?' B: 'Ik weet het niet zo goed, ...'
This is the most natural way to express neutral conformity in a conversation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, it can be positive, meaning you are flexible and relaxed. However, in political or intellectual contexts, it often implies a lack of original thought.
Yes, 'De boot gaat met de stroom mee' is perfectly correct Dutch.
'De massa volgen' is more direct and literal. 'Met de stroom meegaan' is more idiomatic and sounds more natural in conversation.
You say 'tegen de stroom ingaan' or 'tegen de stroom inroeien'.
It's better for meetings or emails. In a very formal report, use 'zich conformeren aan de markt'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tegen de stroom ingaan
contrastTo go against the majority.
Met alle winden meewaaien
similarTo change opinions easily.
De weg van de minste weerstand
similarThe path of least resistance.
Het tij keren
builds onTo turn the tide.
