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aanbevelen

B1 verb 7分で読める

aanbevelen

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解説 aanbevelen in your Level:

At the A1 level, you are just beginning to learn how to express preferences. While 'aanbevelen' might be a bit advanced for a total beginner, you can understand it as a way to say something is 'good.' You might hear a teacher say, 'Ik beveel dit boek aan,' and you should recognize that they want you to read it. At this stage, focus on the basic idea: Aanbevelen = Saying something is a good choice. You don't need to worry about the complex grammar yet, just recognize the word when you see it in a simple sentence about food, books, or movies. It is a 'big brother' to the word 'goed' (good). If someone says they 'bevelen' a restaurant 'aan', it means the restaurant is very good and you should go there. Think of it as a formal way of pointing at something and giving a thumbs up. In A1, we keep sentences very short: 'Ik beveel de soep aan.' (I recommend the soup).

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At the A2 level, you start to deal with separable verbs more frequently. You will learn that 'aanbevelen' splits into two parts: 'beveel' and 'aan'. You can use it to give simple advice to others. For example, 'Welke film beveel je aan?' (Which movie do you recommend?). You are also learning the past participle 'aanbevolen'. You might see this on a menu: 'Aanbevolen door de chef' (Recommended by the chef). This level is about using the word in daily life contexts like shopping or eating out. You should be able to ask for a recommendation and give a simple one yourself. You are beginning to see the difference between 'leuk' (nice) and 'aanbevolen' (recommended). One is just a feeling, the other is a suggestion for someone else. You will also practice putting 'aan' at the end of the sentence, which is a key A2 grammar skill.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'aanbevelen' in more professional and specific contexts. This is the level where you move beyond simple 'food and drink' recommendations. You might use it in a work meeting to suggest a certain software or a way of working. You understand the 'te' construction: 'Het is aan te bevelen om...' and can use it to give polite advice. You are also becoming aware of the tone difference between 'aanraden' and 'aanbevelen'. You choose 'aanbevelen' when you want to sound more serious or professional. Your sentences are becoming longer, and you can handle the word order in subordinate clauses: 'Ik denk dat hij dit boek aanbeveelt.' You are also comfortable with the strong verb conjugation in the past tense: 'beval aan'. This level is about precision and choosing the right word for the right social situation.

At the B2 level, you use 'aanbevelen' with nuance and confidence. you can write formal letters of recommendation (aanbevelingsbrieven) and use the word to describe complex endorsements. You understand how it functions in passive sentences: 'Deze methode wordt door veel experts aanbevolen.' You can also use the noun 'aanbeveling' in plural forms and in compound words. At this level, you are expected to use the word in academic or business discussions to support your arguments. You know that 'aanbevelen' carries a certain authority. You can also distinguish between 'aanbevelen' and 'adviseren' based on whether you are providing a choice or a professional directive. Your use of the word is fluid, and you don't struggle with the separable prefix even in complex sentence structures with multiple verbs.

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At the C1 level, 'aanbevelen' is part of your sophisticated vocabulary. You use it to express subtle endorsements or to critically evaluate recommendations made by others. You are familiar with idiomatic expressions and the word's use in high-level literature and official policy documents. You can use it to discuss abstract concepts, such as recommending a certain philosophical approach or a complex scientific theory. You understand the stylistic impact of placing the verb at different points in a sentence for emphasis. You also recognize the historical roots of the word and how it relates to 'bevelen' (to command), using this knowledge to add weight to your speech. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of a native speaker, and you can use it in high-stakes environments like legal or medical consultations.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'aanbevelen' and its place in the Dutch linguistic landscape. You can use it in a highly rhetorical way, perhaps even ironically or with great poetic flair. You are capable of analyzing the use of the word in classical Dutch literature and understanding how its meaning has shifted over centuries. You can draft complex legal recommendations or policy papers where the choice of 'aanbevelen' over another verb has significant legal or social implications. You can play with the word's structure and use it in creative writing to convey deep trust or authoritative guidance. For you, the word is not just a tool for communication but a nuanced instrument for expressing complex social and professional relationships. You can also teach the subtle differences between this word and its synonyms to others, explaining the cultural weight it carries in Dutch society.

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練習する例文メモとヒント

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Aanbevelen is a formal Dutch verb meaning 'to recommend.'
It is a separable verb: 'ik beveel aan' (I recommend).
The past participle is 'aanbevolen' (recommended).
It is more professional and formal than the synonym 'aanraden'.

The Dutch verb aanbevelen is a sophisticated and essential word used when you want to suggest that something or someone is of high quality and deserves attention. At its core, it translates to 'to recommend' or 'to commend.' It is a strong, separable verb that carries a weight of professional or personal endorsement. Unlike the more casual 'aanraden,' which is often used for quick tips between friends, aanbevelen often appears in formal contexts, such as professional references, literary reviews, or official advice. When you use this word, you are putting your own reputation behind the suggestion, indicating that you have evaluated the options and found this specific one to be superior.

Formal Endorsement: Used when a professor writes a letter for a student or when a company suggests a specific course of action to a client. It implies a formal stamp of approval.
Product Reviews: In the world of commerce, an 'aanbeveling' (the noun form) is a recommendation. You will see this on websites like Bol.com or Amazon where experts suggest specific products.
Culinary Contexts: Waiters in high-end Dutch restaurants might use this verb to highlight the chef's special choice for the evening, elevating the suggestion beyond a simple tip.

De commissie besloot de nieuwe kandidaat van harte aan te bevelen voor de prestigieuze functie van directeur.

Translation: The committee decided to wholeheartedly recommend the new candidate for the prestigious position of director.

Understanding the nuance of this word requires looking at its components. 'Bevelen' on its own means 'to command' or 'to order.' When you add the prefix 'aan-', it softens the command into a recommendation—it is as if you are 'ordering' someone to look at something because it is so good, but in a polite and helpful way. This semantic history gives the word its formal and authoritative tone.

Kunt u mij een goed restaurant in de buurt aanbevelen?

Social Context: While 'aanraden' is common for friends, using 'aanbevelen' in social settings shows you take the suggestion seriously, perhaps when discussing a doctor or a specialized contractor.

Using aanbevelen correctly involves mastering its separable nature and its strong verb conjugation. Because it is a separable verb, the prefix 'aan' often detaches from the main verb 'bevelen' and migrates to the end of the clause. This can be tricky for English speakers who are used to keeping verbs together.

Ik beveel u deze specifieke methode van harte aan.

In the sentence above, 'beveel' is conjugated for the first person singular, while 'aan' sits at the end. If you are using an auxiliary verb like 'kunnen' (can) or 'willen' (want), the verb remains whole at the end of the sentence in its infinitive form.

The 'te' Construction: When 'aanbevelen' is used with 'te', the 'te' is placed between the prefix and the stem: 'aan te bevelen'. This is common in phrases like 'Het is aan te bevelen om...' (It is recommended to...).

Het is zeer aan te bevelen om uw wachtwoord regelmatig te wijzigen.

The verb also takes an indirect object (the person receiving the recommendation) and a direct object (the thing being recommended). The indirect object is often preceded by the preposition 'aan' (to), though it can sometimes be omitted if the context is clear.

Past Tense Usage: In the past tense (imperfectum), 'bevelen' becomes 'beval' (singular) or 'bevalen' (plural). Example: 'Zij bevalen ons dat hotel aan.' (They recommended that hotel to us).

You will encounter aanbevelen in various professional and official settings across the Netherlands and Flanders. It is a staple of the business environment, academia, and high-quality service industries. Understanding where it appears helps you grasp its level of formality.

LinkedIn and Job Applications: When someone writes a recommendation for you on LinkedIn, they are giving an 'aanbeveling'. In a Dutch CV, you might list 'referenties op aanvraag' (references on request), but a formal letter of recommendation is an 'aanbevelingsbrief'.
Government and Health Advice: The Dutch health council (Gezondheidsraad) uses this verb to issue guidelines. For instance, 'De raad beveelt aan om dagelijks 200 gram groente te eten.'

Op basis van het onderzoek kunnen wij deze strategie ten zeerste aanbevelen.

In Dutch media, such as news programs or consumer shows like 'Kassa' or 'Radar,' experts will 'aanbevelen' certain financial products or safety measures. It carries a sense of 'best practice.' You will also hear it in the hospitality industry, particularly when a sommelier recommends a wine pairing for a specific dish.

Mijn huisarts beval mij een specialist in Utrecht aan.

Even advanced learners can stumble when using aanbevelen. The most frequent errors involve word order, conjugation, and confusing it with similar-sounding or similar-meaning verbs. Because the Dutch language has several ways to say 'recommend,' choosing the wrong one can make a sentence sound slightly off-key.

Confusing with 'Aanraden': While often interchangeable, 'aanraden' is more common in daily speech. Using 'aanbevelen' for a pizza choice might sound a bit too formal, like you are a professional food critic rather than a friend.
Incorrect Past Participle: Learners often try to say 'aangebeveeld' or 'aanbeveeld'. The correct form is 'aanbevolen'. Remember, this verb follows the pattern of 'bevelen' (to command), which is a strong verb.

Fout: Ik heb dat boek aangebeveeld.
Goed: Ik heb dat boek aanbevolen.

Another mistake is forgetting to separate the verb in main clauses. English speakers might try to keep 'aan' and 'bevelen' together because 'recommend' is a single unit in English. Always remember to kick the 'aan' to the end of the sentence or the end of the verb cluster.

The 'Be-' Prefix Confusion: Normally, verbs starting with 'be-', 'ge-', 'ver-', etc., do not get an extra 'ge-' in the past participle. Since 'aanbevelen' has 'be-', it becomes 'aanbevolen', NOT 'aangebevolen'.

To truly master Dutch, you need to know which 'recommendation' verb fits the situation. While aanbevelen is the heavy hitter, other words offer different shades of meaning.

Aanraden: This is the most common synonym. It is slightly less formal and used frequently in everyday life. 'Ik raad je aan om die film te kijken.' (I recommend you watch that movie).
Adviseren: To advise. This implies a level of expertise, like a lawyer or a doctor giving professional advice. It is more about guidance than just saying something is good.
Voorstellen: To suggest or propose. This is used when you are putting an idea on the table for discussion, rather than giving a definitive endorsement.

Vergelijking:
1. Ik raad je deze app aan. (Informal/Friend)
2. Ik beveel u deze software aan. (Formal/Professional)

There is also the informal verb tippen, which means to give a tip. 'Mag ik je een goed boek tippen?' is something you would say to a close friend. On the other end of the spectrum, voordragen is used when nominating someone for a prize or a specific high-ranking position.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

Even though it comes from 'bevelen' (to command), the 'aan-' prefix completely changes the tone from an order to a helpful suggestion. It's like 'ordering' someone to see how good something is!

発音ガイド

UK /ˈaːn.bəˌveː.lə(n)/

US /ˈɑn.bəˌveɪ.lən/

The primary stress is on the first syllable 'aan'.

韻が合う語

bevelen spelen delen helen stelen velen schelen meilen

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'aan' like the English word 'an'. It should be a long 'ah' sound.
Stress on the wrong syllable. Don't stress 'be' or 've'.
Forgetting to make the 'e' in 've' long.
Pronouncing the final 'n' too harshly.
Confusing the pronunciation with 'aanbidden' (to worship).

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize in text, but word order can be confusing.

ライティング 4/5

Requires knowledge of separable verb rules and strong verb conjugation.

スピーキング 4/5

Correct placement of 'aan' at the end of sentences is a common struggle.

リスニング 3/5

The prefix 'aan' can sometimes be far from the verb, making it harder to process in real-time.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

bevelen aan goed leuk willen

次に学ぶ

adviseren aanraden voorstellen besluiten beoordelen

上級

aanbevelenswaardig voordracht referentie gevolmachtigde mandateren

知っておくべき文法

Separable Verbs

Ik beveel de film aan. (The prefix 'aan' goes to the end).

Strong Verbs (Class 4)

bevelen - beval - aanbevolen (e - a - o pattern).

Te + Infinitive in Separable Verbs

Het is aan te bevelen. (The 'te' goes between the prefix and the verb).

Word Order in Subordinate Clauses

...omdat ik dit boek aanbeveel. (Prefix and verb stay together).

Passive Voice with Worden

Dit boek wordt aanbevolen. (Using 'worden' + past participle).

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レベル別の例文

Ik beveel de pizza aan.

I recommend the pizza.

Simple separable verb usage.

Beveel jij dit boek aan?

Do you recommend this book?

Question form with 'jij'.

Dit is een goed boek, ik beveel het aan.

This is a good book, I recommend it.

Separable prefix 'aan' at the end.

De leraar beveelt de les aan.

The teacher recommends the lesson.

Third person singular 'beveelt'.

Wij bevelen deze film aan.

We recommend this movie.

First person plural 'bevelen'.

Ik beveel de rode appel aan.

I recommend the red apple.

Adjective 'rode' before the noun.

Zij bevelen het water aan.

They recommend the water.

Third person plural.

Beveel u dit aan?

Do you recommend this? (formal)

Formal 'u' usage.

Kunt u mij een hotel aanbevelen?

Can you recommend a hotel to me?

Infinitive at the end with 'kunt'.

Ik heb dit restaurant aanbevolen.

I have recommended this restaurant.

Perfect tense with 'aanbevolen'.

Welke stad beveel je aan voor vakantie?

Which city do you recommend for a holiday?

Interrogative 'welke'.

De ober beval de vis aan.

The waiter recommended the fish.

Past tense 'beval'.

Zij bevalen ons een gids aan.

They recommended a guide to us.

Past tense plural 'bevalen'.

Ik beveel je aan om vroeg te gaan.

I recommend you to go early.

Introduction to 'om... te' structure.

Dit product wordt vaak aanbevolen.

This product is often recommended.

Passive voice with 'wordt'.

Waarom beveel je deze auto aan?

Why do you recommend this car?

Question with 'waarom'.

Het is aan te bevelen om een back-up te maken.

It is recommended to make a back-up.

'Aan te bevelen' construction.

De commissie beval de kandidaat unaniem aan.

The committee recommended the candidate unanimously.

Use of adverb 'unaniem'.

Ik zou u deze verzekering niet aanbevelen.

I would not recommend this insurance to you.

Conditional 'zou' with negation.

Op de website staan veel aanbevolen boeken.

There are many recommended books on the website.

Adjectival use of the past participle.

Zij beval hem aan bij haar werkgever.

She recommended him to her employer.

Preposition 'bij' for the recipient's context.

Kunt u een goede advocaat aanbevelen?

Can you recommend a good lawyer?

Professional context.

Ik beveel deze cursus aan voor beginners.

I recommend this course for beginners.

Preposition 'voor' for the target group.

Het hotel werd door vrienden aanbevolen.

The hotel was recommended by friends.

Passive voice with 'door'.

De arts beval een gezondere levensstijl aan.

The doctor recommended a healthier lifestyle.

Formal medical context.

Wij bevelen aan dat u de voorwaarden leest.

We recommend that you read the terms.

Subordinate clause starting with 'dat'.

De aanbevolen hoeveelheid is twee tabletten per dag.

The recommended amount is two tablets per day.

Noun phrase with 'aanbevolen'.

Ik kan u deze specialist ten zeerste aanbevelen.

I can highly recommend this specialist to you.

Idiomatic 'ten zeerste'.

Het rapport beveelt een verbod op plastic aan.

The report recommends a ban on plastic.

Abstract subject 'het rapport'.

Zij hebben hem voor de prijs aanbevolen.

They recommended him for the prize.

Preposition 'voor' for an award.

Dit beleid is niet aan te bevelen in deze situatie.

This policy is not recommended in this situation.

Negated 'aan te bevelen'.

Ondanks de prijs bevelen we het product aan.

Despite the price, we recommend the product.

Concessive 'ondanks'.

De raad beval een radicale koerswijziging aan.

The council recommended a radical change of course.

High-level vocabulary like 'koerswijziging'.

Het is ten stelligste aan te bevelen dit te vermijden.

It is strictly recommended to avoid this.

Adverbial 'ten stelligste'.

Zijn werk wordt door critici warm aanbevolen.

His work is warmly recommended by critics.

Metaphorical use of 'warm'.

Zij bevalen de implementatie van nieuwe software aan.

They recommended the implementation of new software.

Noun 'implementatie' as direct object.

Ik beveel u aan om deze zaak vertrouwelijk te behandelen.

I recommend that you treat this matter confidentially.

Formal directive.

De expert beval aan de investering te spreiden.

The expert recommended spreading the investment.

Financial context.

Dit boek is aanbevolen literatuur voor de studie.

This book is recommended literature for the study.

Academic terminology.

Men beval aan de procedure volledig te herzien.

It was recommended to completely revise the procedure.

Impersonal 'men'.

De auteur beval de lezer aan de tekst kritisch te deconstrueren.

The author recommended the reader to critically deconstruct the text.

Academic/Literary context.

Het document beval aan om de soevereiniteit te respecteren.

The document recommended respecting sovereignty.

Political/Legal terminology.

Zij bevalen hem aan als de belichaming van integriteit.

They recommended him as the embodiment of integrity.

Highly abstract and formal.

Er valt weinig aan te bevelen in dit desolate landschap.

There is little to recommend in this desolate landscape.

Rhetorical/Literary use.

De filosoof beval een leven van ascese aan.

The philosopher recommended a life of asceticism.

Philosophical context.

Het is aan te bevelen de ethische implicaties te overwegen.

It is recommended to consider the ethical implications.

Complex abstract object.

Hij beval zichzelf aan door zijn ongekende ijver.

He recommended himself through his unprecedented diligence.

Reflexive use 'zichzelf aanbevelen'.

De commissie beval aan de subsidies drastisch te korten.

The committee recommended drastically cutting the subsidies.

Economic/Policy context.

よく使う組み合わせ

ten zeerste aanbevelen

van harte aanbevelen

iemand aanbevelen bij

warm aanbevolen

aanbevolen literatuur

aanbevolen dagelijkse hoeveelheid

een methode aanbevelen

zichzelf aanbevelen

niet aan te bevelen

unaniem aanbevelen

よく使うフレーズ

Kunt u iets aanbevelen?

— A standard way to ask for a recommendation in a shop or restaurant.

Ik weet niet wat ik moet kiezen. Kunt u iets aanbevelen?

Het is zeer aan te bevelen.

— A formal way to say that something is a very good idea.

Het is zeer aan te bevelen om een reisverzekering af te sluiten.

Ik beveel u aan om...

— A formal way to start giving advice to someone.

Ik beveel u aan om contact op te nemen met de helpdesk.

Wat beveel je aan?

— An informal but slightly serious way to ask a friend for their opinion.

Ik ga naar Parijs. Wat beveel je aan om te zien?

Op aanbeveling van...

— Used to say that you are doing something because someone recommended it.

Ik ben hier op aanbeveling van mijn broer.

Een aanbevolen aanpak.

— A professional way to describe a suggested strategy.

Dit is de aanbevolen aanpak voor dit project.

Voor aanbeveling vatbaar.

— A slightly old-fashioned way to say something is worth recommending.

Uw voorstel is zeker voor aanbeveling vatbaar.

Iets ter aanbeveling zeggen.

— To say something in support or praise of something/someone.

Hij zei nog wat ter aanbeveling van de nieuwe wet.

Zich in iemands gunst aanbevelen.

— A very formal, slightly dated way to say you want to be liked by someone.

Hij probeerde zich in de gunst van de koning aan te bevelen.

Aanbevolen door experts.

— A common marketing phrase.

Deze tandpasta wordt aanbevolen door experts.

よく混同される語

aanbevelen vs aanraden

Aanraden is more common in daily speech, while aanbevelen is more formal.

aanbevelen vs bevelen

Bevelen means 'to command' or 'to order', which is much harsher than recommending.

aanbevelen vs adviseren

Adviseren implies professional advice (like a doctor), whereas aanbevelen is more about endorsing quality.

慣用句と表現

"Zichzelf aanbevelen"

— When someone's actions or qualities are so good that they don't need to be praised by others.

Zijn werk beveelt zichzelf aan.

formal

"Warm aanbevolen"

— Highly and enthusiastically recommended.

Dit nieuwe restaurant is warm aanbevolen.

neutral

"Ten zeerste aanbevelen"

— To recommend something with the utmost conviction.

Ik kan deze arts ten zeerste aanbevelen.

formal

"Voor aanbeveling vatbaar zijn"

— To be worthy of recommendation or support.

Dit plan is zeker voor aanbeveling vatbaar.

formal

"Een aanbevelingsbrief schrijven"

— To write a formal letter of recommendation for someone's career.

Mijn professor schreef een aanbevelingsbrief voor mij.

professional

"Op aanbeveling van"

— Acting based on someone else's suggestion.

Ik kocht dit horloge op aanbeveling van de verkoper.

neutral

"Iets in iemands aandacht aanbevelen"

— To bring something to someone's attention as being important.

Ik wil dit rapport in uw aandacht aanbevelen.

formal

"Zich in iemands gunst aanbevelen"

— To try to get on someone's good side.

De jonge hoveling beval zich in de gunst van de prins aan.

literary

"Aanbevolen kost"

— Something that is highly suggested for consumption, often used metaphorically for reading material.

Dit boek is aanbevolen kost voor elke student.

neutral

"Niet aan te bevelen"

— A polite way to say something is a bad idea.

Het is niet aan te bevelen om zonder jas naar buiten te gaan.

neutral

間違えやすい

aanbevelen vs aanraden

They both mean 'to recommend'.

Aanraden is informal/neutral; aanbevelen is formal/authoritative.

Ik raad je die film aan (to a friend). Ik beveel deze kandidaat aan (to a boss).

aanbevelen vs adviseren

Both involve giving suggestions.

Adviseren is expert guidance; aanbevelen is endorsing a specific choice.

De arts adviseert rust. De arts beveelt deze specialist aan.

aanbevelen vs voorstellen

Both can mean suggesting something.

Voorstellen is 'to propose' an idea; aanbevelen is 'to recommend' something already existing.

Ik stel voor dat we gaan. Ik beveel dit restaurant aan.

aanbevelen vs aanprijzen

Both involve saying good things.

Aanprijzen is specifically for selling or advertising.

De marktkoopman prijst zijn appels aan.

aanbevelen vs tippen

Both mean giving a recommendation.

Tippen is very informal and usually for small things.

Ik tip je dit nieuwe cafeetje.

文型パターン

Ik beveel [object] aan.

Ik beveel de soep aan.

Kunt u [object] aanbevelen?

Kunt u een hotel aanbevelen?

Het is aan te bevelen om [verb].

Het is aan te bevelen om te sporten.

Ik beveel je aan om [verb].

Ik beveel je aan om te lezen.

[Object] wordt aanbevolen door [agent].

Dit wordt aanbevolen door de arts.

Ik beveel u [object] ten zeerste aan.

Ik beveel u deze auto ten zeerste aan.

Op aanbeveling van [persoon] heb ik [actie].

Op aanbeveling van de raad heb ik gewacht.

Zichzelf aanbevelen door [eigenschap].

Hij beval zichzelf aan door zijn moed.

語族

名詞

aanbeveling (recommendation)

aanbevelingsbrief (letter of recommendation)

bevel (command)

動詞

bevelen (to command)

aanraden (to recommend)

aanprijzen (to praise/advertise)

形容詞

aanbevolen (recommended)

使い方

frequency

Common in professional, academic, and culinary contexts.

よくある間違い

Ik aanbeveel dit boek. → Ik beveel dit boek aan.
Aanbevelen is a separable verb; the prefix 'aan' must move to the end in a main clause.
Ik heb het restaurant aangebeveeld. → Ik heb het restaurant aanbevolen.
The past participle of the strong verb 'aanbevelen' is 'aanbevolen', not 'aangebeveeld'.
Het is aanbevelen om te gaan. → Het is aan te bevelen om te gaan.
In this construction, you must use 'aan te bevelen'.
Ik beveel je voor dit hotel. → Ik beveel je dit hotel aan.
You recommend something (direct object) to someone (indirect object).
Zij bevalt dit aan. → Zij beveelt dit aan.
The third person singular of 'bevelen' is 'beveelt'. 'Bevalt' is from 'bevallen' (to please/give birth).

ヒント

Separable Verb Rule

Always remember to move 'aan' to the end in simple sentences. This is the most common mistake for learners.

Formal vs Informal

Use 'aanbevelen' in emails to your boss and 'aanraden' in texts to your friends.

The Long AA

Make sure the 'aa' in 'aan' is long and open, like you are at the dentist saying 'ah'.

LinkedIn Tips

When writing a Dutch LinkedIn recommendation, use 'aanbevelen' to sound professional.

Dutch Honesty

Only 'aanbevelen' something if you truly like it. The Dutch value sincere advice over polite agreement.

Strong Verb Pattern

Group it with other Class 4 verbs like 'bevelen' and 'stelen' to remember the e-a-o vowel change.

The 'Te' Position

In the phrase 'aan te bevelen', the 'te' always splits the prefix from the verb.

Ask the Waiter

Use 'Wat bevelt u aan?' in a restaurant to sound sophisticated and polite.

End of Sentence

Train your ear to wait for the 'aan' at the end of the sentence to fully understand the verb.

Reading Lists

Look for 'aanbevolen literatuur' in your course syllabus; these are the books you really should read.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'aan' as 'on' and 'bevelen' as 'believe'. If you 'aan-beveel' something, you are putting your 'belief ON' it so others can trust it too.

視覚的連想

Imagine a gold seal of approval being stamped onto a document. That stamp is the 'aanbeveling'.

Word Web

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チャレンジ

Try to write three sentences: one about a movie you recommend, one about a book, and one formal one for a job application using 'aanbevelen'.

語源

The word 'aanbevelen' is a compound of the prefix 'aan' (to/at) and the verb 'bevelen' (to command/order). It originates from Middle Dutch 'anbevelen'.

元の意味： Originally, it meant to 'entrust' or 'hand over' something to someone's care or command.

Germanic, related to the German 'empfehlen'.

文化的な背景

Be careful not to sound too arrogant when 'aanbevelen' yourself; the Dutch prefer modesty.

In English, we often use 'recommend' for everything. In Dutch, remember to use 'aanraden' for casual things and 'aanbevelen' for formal or high-quality things.

The 'Gezondheidsraad' (Health Council) recommendations. The 'Aanbevolen Dagelijkse Hoeveelheid' (ADH) on food packaging. LinkedIn 'Aanbevelingen' section.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Restaurants

Wat bevelt u aan?
De chef beveelt de dagschotel aan.
Kan ik u een wijn aanbevelen?
Dit restaurant is zeer aanbevolen.

Job Applications

Ik beveel hem van harte aan.
Hierbij mijn aanbevelingsbrief.
Kunt u mij aanbevelen bij de manager?
Hij wordt aanbevolen door zijn vorige werkgever.

Health and Safety

De aanbevolen dosis is...
Het is aan te bevelen om een helm te dragen.
De arts beval rust aan.
Wat bevelen de experts aan?

Reviews and Shopping

Dit product wordt warm aanbevolen.
Op basis van reviews bevelen we dit aan.
Niet aanbevolen voor kinderen.
Meest aanbevolen keuze.

Academic Study

Aanbevolen literatuur voor dit vak.
De professor beval dit onderzoek aan.
Welke bronnen beveel je aan?
Dit artikel is zeer aan te bevelen.

会話のきっかけ

"Welk boek dat je onlangs hebt gelezen, zou je mij echt aanbevelen?"

"Kun je een goede vakantiebestemming aanbevelen voor deze zomer?"

"Waarom zou je dit specifieke merk boven een ander aanbevelen?"

"Als ik maar één ding in deze stad kan doen, wat beveel je dan aan?"

"Welke vaardigheden beveel je aan om te leren voor een carrière in de IT?"

日記のテーマ

Schrijf over een moment waarop iemand je iets aanbeval dat je leven veranderde.

Welke drie producten zou je aanbevelen aan een beste vriend en waarom?

Is het beter om op aanbevelingen van anderen te vertrouwen of zelf onderzoek te doen?

Schrijf een korte aanbevelingsbrief voor jezelf voor je droombaan.

Wat zou je aanbevelen aan iemand die voor het eerst naar Nederland verhuist?

よくある質問

10 問

While it is more formal than 'aanraden', it is not exclusively formal. You can use it whenever you want to emphasize that your recommendation is serious and well-considered.

They are the past participles of 'aanbevelen' and 'aanraden'. 'Aanbevolen' sounds more like an official endorsement (e.g., 'aanbevolen literatuur'), while 'aangeraden' sounds like personal advice.

Yes, it is very common to recommend people for jobs or positions using this verb. 'Ik beveel hem aan voor de functie.'

It is a strong verb: 'ik beval aan' (singular) and 'wij bevalen aan' (plural).

In simple main clauses, yes. In subordinate clauses or when using infinitives, it stays attached to the verb.

No, that is incorrect in a main clause. It must be 'ik beveel aan'.

It is an adjective meaning 'worthy of recommendation'.

You can use both. 'Ik beveel u dit aan' or 'Ik beveel dit aan u aan'. The second one is slightly more emphatic.

Yes, it is standard Dutch and used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.

It is a formal letter of recommendation, typically for a job or university application.

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