Significado
Involving many people or a large area.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch are world leaders in 'grootschalige' agriculture and water management. This phrase is often used with pride in engineering contexts but with concern in environmental ones. In Belgium, the phrase is equally common in formal Dutch (Vlaams), especially in political discussions regarding the complex state structure. In the Dutch 'Poldermodel', decisions are often made after 'op grote schaal' consultation with various stakeholders. In the era of Big Data, Dutch tech companies use this phrase to describe data processing capabilities.
Formal Writing
In formal reports, try using the adjective 'grootschalig' instead of the phrase 'op grote schaal' to sound more professional.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'in grote schaal'. It's a common mistake for English and German speakers.
Significado
Involving many people or a large area.
Formal Writing
In formal reports, try using the adjective 'grootschalig' instead of the phrase 'op grote schaal' to sound more professional.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'in grote schaal'. It's a common mistake for English and German speakers.
The 'Massaal' Alternative
If you are talking about people doing something together (like a crowd), 'massaal' is often more natural than 'op grote schaal'.
Teste-se
Vul de juiste voorzetsel en adjectief in.
De vaccins werden ___ ___ schaal geproduceerd.
In Dutch, we always use 'op' with 'schaal', and 'grote' needs an -e because 'schaal' is a de-word.
Welke zin is correct?
Kies de meest natuurlijke zin voor een nieuwsbericht.
'Op grote schaal' is the standard formal way to describe an extensive investigation.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Gaan jullie die nieuwe software overal installeren? B: Ja, we gaan het ___ ___ ___ uitrollen.
While 'grootschalig' is possible, 'op grote schaal' fits the adverbial position in this sentence perfectly.
Match de zin met de context.
1. Op grote schaal bomen kappen. 2. In het groot inkopen. 3. Massaal naar het strand gaan.
Each phrase has a specific nuance: 'op grote schaal' for systemic issues, 'in het groot' for trade, and 'massaal' for groups of people.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Scale Comparison
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDe vaccins werden ___ ___ schaal geproduceerd.
In Dutch, we always use 'op' with 'schaal', and 'grote' needs an -e because 'schaal' is a de-word.
Kies de meest natuurlijke zin voor een nieuwsbericht.
'Op grote schaal' is the standard formal way to describe an extensive investigation.
A: Gaan jullie die nieuwe software overal installeren? B: Ja, we gaan het ___ ___ ___ uitrollen.
While 'grootschalig' is possible, 'op grote schaal' fits the adverbial position in this sentence perfectly.
1. Op grote schaal bomen kappen. 2. In het groot inkopen. 3. Massaal naar het strand gaan.
Each phrase has a specific nuance: 'op grote schaal' for systemic issues, 'in het groot' for trade, and 'massaal' for groups of people.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! You can use it for anything widespread, like 'op grote schaal bomen planten' (planting trees) or 'op grote schaal vaccineren'.
In the general sense of 'extensively', we omit the 'een'. Use 'op een grote schaal' only when referring to a specific physical scale (like a map).
'Massaal' usually refers to a large group of people acting at once. 'Op grote schaal' refers to the systemic extent of an activity.
Absolutely. It's a great way to describe your experience with large projects or budgets.
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used frequently in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
It's a fixed idiom. Think of it like standing 'on' a platform of measurement.
'Grootschalig' is the adjective form (a large-scale project), while 'op grote schaal' is the adverbial form (to work on a large scale).
Yes, adding 'zeer' (very) or 'enorm' (enormous) is common to add emphasis.
It might sound a bit formal. For texting, 'echt overal' or 'massaal' is more common.
Not always, but it often carries that connotation of 'mass' or 'system'.
Frases relacionadas
op kleine schaal
contrastOn a small scale.
grootschalig
synonymLarge-scale (adjective).
massaal
similarMassive / en masse.
wijdverbreid
similarWidespread.
