Bedeutung
Setting a meeting place.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are known for their 'Agenda-cultuur'. It is very common to 'afspreken' weeks in advance, even for a simple coffee. Spontaneity is less common than in Southern Europe. In Flanders, 'afspreken' is also used, but people might be slightly more spontaneous than in the Netherlands. The phrase remains the same. Dutch cities are centered around a 'Grote Markt' or 'Centrum'. When you say 'in de stad', everyone knows you mean this central, walkable area. If you 'spreekt af', it is considered rude to be late. The Dutch value punctuality highly, even for casual meetings in the city.
The 'Met' Rule
When using 'afspreken' with a person, always use 'met'. Example: 'Ik spreek af MET mijn zus'.
Don't forget 'DE'
Saying 'in stad' sounds like a robot. Always say 'in DE stad'.
Bedeutung
Setting a meeting place.
The 'Met' Rule
When using 'afspreken' with a person, always use 'met'. Example: 'Ik spreek af MET mijn zus'.
Don't forget 'DE'
Saying 'in stad' sounds like a robot. Always say 'in DE stad'.
Confirming
When someone says this to you, the most natural answer is 'Ja, gezellig!' (Yes, cozy/fun!).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb to complete the suggestion.
Zullen we morgen in de stad _______?
'Afspreken' is the correct verb for making a plan to meet.
Which sentence is a correct Dutch question?
How do you ask to meet in the city?
This follows the correct word order (inversion) and uses the correct preposition and verb.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Ik heb zin om te winkelen. B: Ik ook! ________________?
This naturally follows a shared interest in an activity that happens in the city.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Zullen we afspreken in de stad?'
The phrase is used for planning future social meetings.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Afspreken vs. Ontmoeten
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenZullen we morgen in de stad _______?
'Afspreken' is the correct verb for making a plan to meet.
How do you ask to meet in the city?
This follows the correct word order (inversion) and uses the correct preposition and verb.
A: Ik heb zin om te winkelen. B: Ik ook! ________________?
This naturally follows a shared interest in an activity that happens in the city.
When would you say 'Zullen we afspreken in de stad?'
The phrase is used for planning future social meetings.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Zullen we afspreken in het centrum?' is also very common and means exactly the same thing.
No, you can use it for anyone you want to meet socially or for a casual purpose. For a very formal meeting, 'een afspraak maken' is better.
'In' refers to the location where the meeting happens. 'Naar' refers to the movement towards the city. You can say 'Zullen we naar de stad gaan?', but 'afspreken' requires 'in'.
It's a prefix that implies completion. You are 'speaking' until the plan is 'finished' or 'off' the list of things to do.
Yes, especially among younger people. It's 'Dunglish' but very common in informal settings.
Yes, in this phrase it is always singular because you are referring to the one city center nearby.
Even people in villages say 'in de stad' when they mean the nearest large city center.
You say 'Ik heb een afspraak'. Note that 'afspraak' is the noun form.
It's neutral. If you have a friendly relationship with your boss, it's fine. If it's a very formal boss, try 'Zullen we een afspraak inplannen?'.
No, 'stad' means 'city'. 'Staat' means 'state'. Don't confuse them!
Verwandte Redewendungen
Een afspraak maken
similarTo make an appointment
Iemand ontmoeten
similarTo meet someone
Zullen we wat gaan drinken?
builds onShall we go grab a drink?
Afgesproken!
specialized formAgreed! / It's a deal!
