A1 Proverb तटस्थ

Oost west, thuis best.

East west, home is best.

मतलब

Home is the best place to be.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The phrase is often found on 'tegeltjes' (tiles) in traditional Dutch homes, usually in the kitchen or hallway. The phrase is equally common in Flanders and carries the same warm, domestic sentiment. The 'Oost' and 'West' specifically refer to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and West India Company (WIC) routes. The phrase is a popular 'wall sticker' or poster in modern Dutch homes, often in a minimalist font.

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Use it as a sigh

This phrase is often said with a long exhale after sitting down. It's as much an emotion as it is a sentence.

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The Tile Culture

If you see a small blue tile in a Dutch house, look for this phrase. It's the most common 'tegelwijsheid' (tile wisdom).

मतलब

Home is the best place to be.

💡

Use it as a sigh

This phrase is often said with a long exhale after sitting down. It's as much an emotion as it is a sentence.

💬

The Tile Culture

If you see a small blue tile in a Dutch house, look for this phrase. It's the most common 'tegelwijsheid' (tile wisdom).

खुद को परखो

Vul het ontbrekende woord in.

Oost west, ______ best.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: thuis

The proverb is 'Oost west, thuis best.' 'Huis' is the building, 'thuis' is the feeling of home.

Wanneer zeg je dit?

Je komt terug van een vakantie van twee weken.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Oost west, thuis best.

This is the perfect time to use this proverb to express relief at being home.

Combineer de woorden om het spreekwoord te maken.

Match the parts:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Oost west -> thuis best, Eigen haard -> is goud waard

These are two related Dutch proverbs about the home.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: Hoe was je reis naar Amerika? B: Heel indrukwekkend, maar...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: oost west, thuis best.

This is a natural way to conclude a conversation about a trip.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

When to say 'Oost west, thuis best'

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Travel

  • After a flight
  • After camping
  • Back from a hotel
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Daily Life

  • After work
  • After grocery shopping
  • After a long walk

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Vul het ontbrekende woord in. Fill Blank A1

Oost west, ______ best.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: thuis

The proverb is 'Oost west, thuis best.' 'Huis' is the building, 'thuis' is the feeling of home.

Wanneer zeg je dit? Choose A1

Je komt terug van een vakantie van twee weken.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Oost west, thuis best.

This is the perfect time to use this proverb to express relief at being home.

Combineer de woorden om het spreekwoord te maken. Match A2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Oost west -> thuis best, Eigen haard -> is goud waard

These are two related Dutch proverbs about the home.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hoe was je reis naar Amerika? B: Heel indrukwekkend, maar...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: oost west, thuis best.

This is a natural way to conclude a conversation about a trip.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

3 सवाल

Yes, though often slightly ironically or when they are genuinely tired after a festival or trip.

Yes, as a compliment to show they have a very cozy home.

It's an old poetic form called ellipsis, common in proverbs to make them punchier.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Eigen haard is goud waard

synonym

One's own hearth is worth gold.

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Zoals het klokje thuis tikt, tikt het nergens

similar

The clock ticks at home like nowhere else.

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Huisje, boompje, beestje

builds on

Little house, tree, pet.

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Van huis en haard verdreven

contrast

Driven from house and hearth.

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