B2 Expression Formal

Naar eer en geweten

According to one's conscience

Significado

To act honestly and with integrity.

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Contexto cultural

The phrase is a cornerstone of the 'polder model', where consensus is reached through honest discussion. Used similarly to the Netherlands, often in administrative or legal documents. It is a standard formula in oaths taken by public officials. Used in annual reports to assure stakeholders of ethical management.

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Context is Key

Only use this in formal or serious situations. It sounds very heavy in casual talk.

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Dutch Directness

This phrase is a perfect example of how Dutch people value being clear about their intentions.

Significado

To act honestly and with integrity.

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Context is Key

Only use this in formal or serious situations. It sounds very heavy in casual talk.

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Dutch Directness

This phrase is a perfect example of how Dutch people value being clear about their intentions.

Teste-se

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

De rechter vroeg of hij ________ had gehandeld.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: naar eer en geweten

The context of a judge requires a formal expression of integrity.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ik heb naar eer en geweten gehandeld.

The phrase must be used with verbs of action or decision-making, not daily activities.

Match the situation to the appropriate response.

You are asked to justify a hard decision. What do you say?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ik heb naar eer en geweten beslist.

This is the only formal and appropriate response for justifying a decision.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B2

De rechter vroeg of hij ________ had gehandeld.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: naar eer en geweten

The context of a judge requires a formal expression of integrity.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly? Choose B2

Choose the best option.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ik heb naar eer en geweten gehandeld.

The phrase must be used with verbs of action or decision-making, not daily activities.

Match the situation to the appropriate response. situation_matching B2

You are asked to justify a hard decision. What do you say?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ik heb naar eer en geweten beslist.

This is the only formal and appropriate response for justifying a decision.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

No, it is too formal. Use 'eerlijk gezegd' (honestly) instead.

Mostly, but it can be used in any serious professional or personal decision.

No, it means your intentions were good, even if the outcome was wrong.

Frases relacionadas

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Naar beste weten

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To the best of one's knowledge

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Met een gerust hart

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With a peaceful heart

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Eerlijk duurt het langst

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Honesty lasts the longest

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Met open vizier

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With an open visor

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