Significado
Providing information in response to inquiries.
Contexto cultural
Dutch directness means that 'vragen beantwoorden' is often done very literally. If you ask 'Do you have the time?', a Dutch person might just say 'Yes' before actually telling you what time it is, though this is often a joke. Flemish people tend to be slightly more indirect and polite than their Northern neighbors. 'Vragen beantwoorden' might involve more 'softening' words like 'misschien' (maybe) or 'eventueel' (possibly). In Surinamese Dutch, communication can be more formal and respectful, especially towards elders. 'Vragen beantwoorden' is done with a high degree of politeness and often uses 'u' even in semi-casual settings. In meetings, the 'rondvraag' (any other business) is a standard moment for 'vragen beantwoorden'. It is culturally important that everyone feels heard.
The 'Be-' Rule
If you see 'be-' at the start of a verb, it usually means you don't need a preposition like 'op' or 'aan'.
The DT Trap
Always check if the subject is 'jij' or 'hij'. If it is, 'beantwoord' MUST become 'beantwoordt'.
Significado
Providing information in response to inquiries.
The 'Be-' Rule
If you see 'be-' at the start of a verb, it usually means you don't need a preposition like 'op' or 'aan'.
The DT Trap
Always check if the subject is 'jij' or 'hij'. If it is, 'beantwoord' MUST become 'beantwoordt'.
Professionalism
In emails, use 'In beantwoording van uw vraag' to sound very professional and polite.
Be Direct
Don't be afraid to say you can't answer a question. Dutch people value honesty over a fake answer.
Teste-se
Vul de juiste vorm van 'beantwoorden' in (tegenwoordige tijd).
De leraar _______ de vraag van de leerling.
De leraar is 'hij', dus we gebruiken stam + t. Beantwoord + t = beantwoordt.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de juiste zin:
'Beantwoorden' takes a direct object without a preposition, and for 'ik', the verb ends in 'd'.
Maak de dialoog af.
Klant: 'Kunt u mijn vraag over de levering beantwoorden?' Medewerker: 'Ja, natuurlijk. Ik _______.'
'Vraag' is a 'de-woord' and singular, so we refer to it with 'hem' (or 'ze' in some regions, but 'hem' is standard for objects).
In welke situatie gebruik je 'vragen beantwoorden'?
Match de situatie:
Explaining something in response to a 'why' question is a form of 'vragen beantwoorden'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDe leraar _______ de vraag van de leerling.
De leraar is 'hij', dus we gebruiken stam + t. Beantwoord + t = beantwoordt.
Kies de juiste zin:
'Beantwoorden' takes a direct object without a preposition, and for 'ik', the verb ends in 'd'.
Klant: 'Kunt u mijn vraag over de levering beantwoorden?' Medewerker: 'Ja, natuurlijk. Ik _______.'
'Vraag' is a 'de-woord' and singular, so we refer to it with 'hem' (or 'ze' in some regions, but 'hem' is standard for objects).
Match de situatie:
Explaining something in response to a 'why' question is a form of 'vragen beantwoorden'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though 'antwoord geven' is slightly more common in very casual speech.
Because the stem is 'beantwoord' (ends in d) and the ending for 'hij/zij/u' is 't'. Together they make 'dt'.
No, for the phone use 'opnemen'. For the door, use 'opendoen'.
Grammar only. 'Beantwoorden' takes a direct object; 'antwoorden op' takes a prepositional object. Meaning is identical.
You say: 'Ik wil die vraag niet beantwoorden.'
Yes! 'De vragen op het examen beantwoorden' is the correct way to say you are taking the test.
Yes, 'de beantwoording'. It's quite formal.
Yes, like 'answering the call of nature' (beantwoorden aan de roep van de natuur), but this is very formal/poetic.
Ik beantwoordde (singular), wij beantwoordden (plural).
It's better to say 'geef me antwoord' or 'beantwoord mijn vraag'. 'Beantwoord me' sounds a bit like 'answer me' in a dramatic movie.
Frases relacionadas
Antwoord geven
synonymTo give an answer.
Reageren op
similarTo react to.
Uitleg geven
builds onTo give an explanation.
Vragen stellen
contrastTo ask questions.
Beantwoorden aan
specialized formTo meet/satisfy (expectations).
