Significado
Scheduled meeting.
Contexto cultural
The 'Agenda' is king. Don't be surprised if a friend asks to schedule a coffee three weeks in advance. It's not personal; it's cultural. While similar, Flemish people might be slightly more spontaneous than the Dutch, but 'een afspraak hebben' is still the standard for professional life. In Surinamese Dutch, time can be more fluid. An 'afspraak' at 2:00 might actually start at 2:30, reflecting a more relaxed cultural approach to time. Punctuality is a sign of respect. If you have an 'afspraak', arriving 5 minutes early is 'on time', and arriving exactly on time is 'late'.
The 'Bij' Rule
Always use 'bij' when the appointment is at a place of business (bij de bank, bij de kapper, bij de dokter).
Punctuality
If you have an 'afspraak', being 5 minutes late is considered quite rude in the Netherlands. Call ahead if you are delayed!
Significado
Scheduled meeting.
The 'Bij' Rule
Always use 'bij' when the appointment is at a place of business (bij de bank, bij de kapper, bij de dokter).
Punctuality
If you have an 'afspraak', being 5 minutes late is considered quite rude in the Netherlands. Call ahead if you are delayed!
Agenda Culture
Don't be offended if a Dutch person pulls out their phone or paper agenda immediately after you suggest meeting up.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct preposition (met/bij).
Ik heb een afspraak ___ de tandarts.
We use 'bij' for professional locations or roles like 'de tandarts'.
Which sentence is correct for a business meeting?
How do you say 'I have a meeting with the manager'?
'Afspraak' is the correct term; 'date' is romantic and 'doe' is the wrong verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kun je morgen om 10:00? B: Nee, dan ___ ___ ___ ___ bij de kapper.
You use 'heb ik' to describe an existing plan.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Romantic date, 2. Doctor visit, 3. Business meeting
Diminutives are for social/romantic, 'bij' is for professionals, 'zakelijk' is for business.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Afspraken
Medical
- • Huisarts
- • Tandarts
- • Ziekenhuis
Professional
- • Manager
- • Klant
- • Sollicitatie
Social
- • Vrienden
- • Familie
- • Date
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIk heb een afspraak ___ de tandarts.
We use 'bij' for professional locations or roles like 'de tandarts'.
How do you say 'I have a meeting with the manager'?
'Afspraak' is the correct term; 'date' is romantic and 'doe' is the wrong verb.
A: Kun je morgen om 10:00? B: Nee, dan ___ ___ ___ ___ bij de kapper.
You use 'heb ik' to describe an existing plan.
1. Romantic date, 2. Doctor visit, 3. Business meeting
Diminutives are for social/romantic, 'bij' is for professionals, 'zakelijk' is for business.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but it sounds a bit formal. 'Afspraakje' or 'date' is more common for romance.
'Meeting' is specifically for business/office contexts. 'Afspraak' is the general word for any appointment.
You say: 'Ik ben wat later voor onze afspraak.'
No, for restaurants or hotels, use 'reservering'.
Yes! 'We hebben een afspraak' can also mean 'We have a deal/agreement'.
It means 'A deal is a deal' or 'An agreement must be kept'. It's a very common Dutch saying.
Use 'met' (Ik heb een afspraak met een vriend).
Say: 'Kan ik een afspraak maken?'
Yes, 'afspraken'. For example: 'Ik heb vandaag veel afspraken.'
Not usually. For a party, you just say 'Ik ga naar een feestje'. An 'afspraak' implies a 1-on-1 or small group meeting.
Frases relacionadas
een afspraak maken
builds onTo make an appointment
een afspraak afzeggen
specialized formTo cancel an appointment
een afspraak verzetten
specialized formTo reschedule an appointment
afspreken
synonymTo meet up / To agree
