Significado
Persistence leads to success.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often associated with the 'Poldermodel'—the Dutch tradition of long, persistent negotiation until a consensus is reached. It reflects a culture that values stamina over aggression. In Flanders, the phrase is equally popular and carries a similar weight of 'working class pride.' It is often used to describe the 'Flandriens'—the legendary tough cyclists who thrive in bad weather. In the Dutch-speaking Caribbean, this proverb is used in educational settings to encourage social mobility through persistent study. Afrikaans has a direct cognate: 'Die aanhouer wen.' It carries the same cultural weight of pioneer resilience and 'boer' (farmer) grit.
Use it as a standalone
You don't need a long sentence. If someone tells you about a struggle, just nodding and saying 'De aanhouder wint' is a perfect, empathetic response.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it in the present tense. Saying 'De aanhouder zal winnen' (The persister will win) is grammatically correct but loses its proverbial punch.
Significado
Persistence leads to success.
Use it as a standalone
You don't need a long sentence. If someone tells you about a struggle, just nodding and saying 'De aanhouder wint' is a perfect, empathetic response.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it in the present tense. Saying 'De aanhouder zal winnen' (The persister will win) is grammatically correct but loses its proverbial punch.
The 'Doe maar gewoon' link
This phrase is the 'active' side of Dutch modesty. It says: don't be a genius, just don't quit.
Teste-se
Vul het ontbrekende woord in om het spreekwoord compleet te maken.
De aanhouder _______.
Het volledige spreekwoord is 'De aanhouder wint'.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'De aanhouder wint'?
Je vriend wil stoppen met zijn studie omdat het te moeilijk is. Wat zeg je?
Je gebruikt dit spreekwoord om iemand te motiveren om niet op te geven.
Combineer de woorden om de juiste betekenis te vormen.
Match de delen:
Dit vormt het kernspreekwoord.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Ik heb al drie keer geprobeerd dit kastje in elkaar te zetten, maar het lukt niet. B: Kom op, nog één keer proberen. Je weet wat ze zeggen: ________.
Dit is de perfecte context voor aanmoediging.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where to use 'De aanhouder wint'
Sports
- • Marathons
- • Training
- • Matches
Study
- • Languages
- • Exams
- • Homework
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDe aanhouder _______.
Het volledige spreekwoord is 'De aanhouder wint'.
Je vriend wil stoppen met zijn studie omdat het te moeilijk is. Wat zeg je?
Je gebruikt dit spreekwoord om iemand te motiveren om niet op te geven.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Dit vormt het kernspreekwoord.
A: Ik heb al drie keer geprobeerd dit kastje in elkaar te zetten, maar het lukt niet. B: Kom op, nog één keer proberen. Je weet wat ze zeggen: ________.
Dit is de perfecte context voor aanmoediging.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your teacher, or your best friend. It is never out of place.
Technically yes, but it's almost always used for positive goals like learning, working, or sports.
'Doorzetter' is the common word for a persistent person. 'Aanhouder' is mostly used in this specific proverb.
Yes, 'aanhouder' is a masculine/feminine noun, so it always takes 'de'.
You could say 'De aanhouders winnen', but it's no longer a proverb then, just a regular sentence.
Yes! It's a great way to describe your work ethic. 'Ik geloof dat de aanhouder wint.'
Yes, they are cousins. The Dutch version is just a bit more direct and less like a fable.
It's just historical convention. 'Aanhouden' implies staying attached to a task, which is a strong image.
Yes, it is very common in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Absolutely. It's one of the first proverbs Dutch children learn when they struggle with homework or sports.
Frases relacionadas
Volhouden loont
synonymPersistence pays off
De gestage drup holt de steen uit
similarThe steady drop hollows out the stone
Geef de moed niet op
builds onDon't give up hope
Helaas pindakaas
contrastToo bad, peanut butter
