Significado
Something that is not worth the effort.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value 'efficiency' and 'directness'. Saying something is 'zonde van de tijd' is a socially acceptable way to be honest about your priorities. Flemish speakers use the phrase too, but they might sound slightly softer or use 'jammer' more often to avoid sounding too harsh. The historical influence of Calvinism in the Netherlands means that 'wasting' anything (time, food, money) is seen as a minor moral failing. With the rise of 'burnout' awareness, many Dutch people use this phrase to protect their work-life balance.
Use 'vinden'
Dutch people love expressing opinions. Use 'Ik vind het zonde van de tijd' to sound more natural.
Don't be too rude
If someone worked hard on something, don't say this to their face unless you are very close friends.
Significado
Something that is not worth the effort.
Use 'vinden'
Dutch people love expressing opinions. Use 'Ik vind het zonde van de tijd' to sound more natural.
Don't be too rude
If someone worked hard on something, don't say this to their face unless you are very close friends.
Efficiency is key
This phrase is a great way to bond with Dutch colleagues over shared frustrations about bureaucracy.
Teste-se
Vul het juiste woord in.
Ik ga die film niet kijken, het is ______ van de tijd.
'Zonde van de tijd' is the fixed idiomatic expression.
Welke zin is correct?
Kies de beste optie:
No article 'een' and use the preposition 'van'.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'zonde van de tijd'?
Match de situatie:
Waiting for nothing is a classic example of wasting time.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Zullen we dit oude boek gaan vertalen? B: Nee, dat doet niemand meer. Het is ...
B thinks the effort is not worth it.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIk ga die film niet kijken, het is ______ van de tijd.
'Zonde van de tijd' is the fixed idiomatic expression.
Kies de beste optie:
No article 'een' and use the preposition 'van'.
Match de situatie:
Waiting for nothing is a classic example of wasting time.
A: Zullen we dit oude boek gaan vertalen? B: Nee, dat doet niemand meer. Het is ...
B thinks the effort is not worth it.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasAlways use 'de'. 'Zonde van de tijd' is the standard form.
No, you can't say 'Hij is zonde van de tijd'. You would say 'Het is zonde van de tijd om met hem te praten'.
Yes, but it's better to use 'tijdsverspilling' if you want to be very professional.
The opposite is 'goed bestede tijd' (well-spent time) or 'de moeite waard' (worth the effort).
'Zonde' is stronger and implies a waste of a resource, while 'jammer' is just a general feeling of pity.
In this specific phrase, yes. On its own, 'zonde' can also mean 'a pity' (e.g., 'Wat zonde dat je niet kunt komen').
Yes! This is very common when you are personally frustrated.
Yes, it is common in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Yes, 'zonde van het geld' is just as common.
No, it is a standard idiomatic expression used by all ages.
Frases relacionadas
zonde van het geld
similarA waste of money
tijdsverspilling
synonymWaste of time
jammer
builds onPity / Shame
de moeite waard
contrastWorth the effort
