B1 Expression 중립

op je hoede zijn

to be on your guard

To be careful and alert for danger.

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문화적 배경

The Dutch are generally trusting but very 'zakelijk' (business-like). Being 'op je hoede' is seen as a sign of intelligence in negotiations, not necessarily a lack of trust. Flemish speakers use this phrase similarly, but might also use 'op zijn qui-vive zijn' (from French), which sounds slightly more formal or old-fashioned. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is well-understood, though local expressions like 'kijk uit' or Sranan Tongo equivalents might be more common in informal speech. With the rise of WhatsApp fraud ('vriend-in-nood-fraude'), the Dutch police frequently use this phrase in social media campaigns to warn citizens.

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The Pronoun Rule

Always double-check your possessive pronoun. If you say 'Ik ben op je hoede', you're saying 'I am on your guard', which makes no sense!

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Public Announcements

Listen for this phrase at Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam Central Station. It's almost always followed by 'voor zakkenrollers'.

To be careful and alert for danger.

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The Pronoun Rule

Always double-check your possessive pronoun. If you say 'Ik ben op je hoede', you're saying 'I am on your guard', which makes no sense!

💬

Public Announcements

Listen for this phrase at Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam Central Station. It's almost always followed by 'voor zakkenrollers'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct possessive pronoun.

Zij vertrouwt de situatie niet; zij is op ___ hoede.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: haar

The subject is 'zij' (she), so the possessive pronoun must be 'haar'.

Which sentence is the most natural warning for a tourist?

A: Wees op je hoede voor zakkenrollers. B: Wees op je hoed voor zakkenrollers.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A

The correct word is 'hoede' (protection), not 'hoed' (hat).

Complete the dialogue.

Sander: 'Ik ga beleggen in crypto via die nieuwe app.' Linda: 'Pas op, Sander. Je moet echt ___ ___ ___ ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: op je hoede zijn

This is the standard expression for being alert in a risky situation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

In which situation would you definitely be 'op je hoede'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Walking through a dark, unknown alley at night.

This situation involves potential danger and requires alertness.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun. Fill Blank B1

Zij vertrouwt de situatie niet; zij is op ___ hoede.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: haar

The subject is 'zij' (she), so the possessive pronoun must be 'haar'.

Which sentence is the most natural warning for a tourist? Choose A2

A: Wees op je hoede voor zakkenrollers. B: Wees op je hoed voor zakkenrollers.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A

The correct word is 'hoede' (protection), not 'hoed' (hat).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Sander: 'Ik ga beleggen in crypto via die nieuwe app.' Linda: 'Pas op, Sander. Je moet echt ___ ___ ___ ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: op je hoede zijn

This is the standard expression for being alert in a risky situation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

In which situation would you definitely be 'op je hoede'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Walking through a dark, unknown alley at night.

This situation involves potential danger and requires alertness.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No, it's more about being 'alert' or 'cautious'. Paranoia is 'paranoïde zijn'. 'Op je hoede zijn' is usually seen as a rational response to a potential risk.

Not really. It almost always implies a negative or risky potential outcome.

Because 'hoede' is an old word for protection. 'Hoed' means hat. They are different words!

It's neutral. You can use it with friends, but you'll also see it in serious newspapers.

관련 표현

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op je tellen passen

similar

To be careful about what you say or do.

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waakzaam zijn

synonym

To be vigilant.

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uit je doppen kijken

informal

To watch where you are going.

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argwaan koesteren

builds on

To harbor suspicion.

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