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bevorderen

B2 verb 10分钟阅读

bevorderen

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解析 bevorderen in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'bevorderen' is quite an advanced word. Most A1 learners will not use it, but they might see it on signs or in health brochures. Think of it as a 'power word' for 'making things better'. For an A1 learner, it is enough to know that 'bevorderen' is a positive word. If you see it on a bottle of vitamins, it means the vitamins are good for you. You can think of it as 'helping'. While you would usually say 'Sporten is goed' (Sports are good), 'bevorderen' is the more grown-up way to say that sports 'help' your health. It is not a word you need to speak yet, but recognizing it will help you understand formal Dutch writing.

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At the A2 level, you are starting to understand more about how Dutch society works. You will see 'bevorderen' in simple news articles or school texts. You can start to use it in very simple sentences about health or work. For example, 'Gezond eten bevordert de gezondheid.' It is a useful word because it helps you move away from just using 'is goed voor'. Instead of 'Melk is goed voor de botten', you can say 'Melk bevordert de sterke botten'. This makes your Dutch sound much more natural and less like a translation from English. You should also know that it is a regular verb in the present tense: ik bevorder, jij bevordert, wij bevorderen.

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By B1, you should be able to use 'bevorderen' actively in your writing and speaking, especially when discussing topics like the environment, education, or your career. You will frequently use it in the 'om te' construction: 'Ik sport elke dag om mijn conditie te bevorderen.' At this level, you should also understand its use in professional contexts, such as being promoted at work. If your boss says you are 'bevorderd', you should be happy! You will also notice it in discussions about social issues, like 'integratie bevorderen'. It is a key word for expressing goals and intentions in a professional and clear manner.

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At the B2 level, 'bevorderen' is a core part of your vocabulary. You are expected to use it with nuance, distinguishing it from 'stimuleren' or 'verbeteren'. You should be comfortable using it in formal essays, business meetings, and complex debates. You understand that 'bevorderen' is often used for abstract nouns: 'het welzijn bevorderen', 'de vrede bevorderen', 'de creativiteit bevorderen'. You also know the passive forms and how to use them in reports, such as 'De verkoop werd bevorderd door de kortingsactie'. Your understanding of the word should include its role in academic and official Dutch, where it is used to describe the intended effects of policies and scientific interventions.

For C1 learners, 'bevorderen' is a tool for precision. You use it to describe the subtle ways in which one factor influences another in complex systems. You might use it in legal, medical, or philosophical contexts. You are also aware of more obscure uses, such as 'iemand tot de eer van het altaar bevorderen' (in a religious context) or very specific administrative uses. You can use the word in rhetorical ways to emphasize the constructive nature of a proposal. At this level, you also recognize the noun form 'bevordering' and can use it fluently: 'De bevordering van de export is een prioriteit.' You understand the stylistic weight the word carries and can use it to maintain a formal register throughout a text.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'bevorderen'. You understand all its historical nuances and its placement in the Dutch language's evolution. You can use it in highly sophisticated literature or high-level policy documents where the distinction between 'bevorderen', 'faciliteren', and 'bespoedigen' is critical for legal or technical reasons. You are sensitive to the word's overtones in different dialects of Dutch (Netherlands vs. Flanders). You can effortlessly weave it into complex, multi-clause sentences and use it to express the most abstract of concepts, such as 'het bevorderen van de menselijke waardigheid'. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker.

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bevorderen 30秒了解

Bevorderen is a Dutch verb meaning to promote, further, or stimulate progress in abstract concepts like health, economy, or social issues.
It is also used in a professional context to mean promoting an employee to a higher job title or rank within an organization.
The word is formal and constructive, often used in policy documents, news reports, and academic writing to describe positive interventions.
It is a weak verb (bevorderde, bevorderd) and is almost always followed by a direct object, representing the thing being helped forward.

The Dutch verb bevorderen is a versatile and essential word for anyone reaching an intermediate to advanced level of Dutch proficiency. At its core, it translates to 'to promote', 'to further', 'to stimulate', or 'to advance'. It is most frequently used in contexts where an action, policy, or habit helps a process move forward or makes a positive state more likely to occur. Unlike the English word 'promote', which is often heavily associated with marketing or job titles, bevorderen carries a broader nuance of nurturing growth and facilitating progress in abstract concepts like health, peace, or economic stability.

Formal Context: In governmental and academic settings, this word is used to describe initiatives that aim to improve societal conditions. For example, a law might be designed to 'bevorderen' the integration of newcomers.

Het nieuwe beleid is bedoeld om de duurzaamheid binnen de sector te bevorderen.

You will encounter bevorderen constantly in health-related discussions. Dutch doctors and health organizations often talk about how certain diets or exercise routines 'de gezondheid bevorderen' (promote health). It implies a proactive approach to wellness. It is also a key term in professional development; while 'promotie maken' is what an employee does when they get a higher position, the act of the company moving that person up is 'iemand bevorderen' (to promote someone), though this usage is becoming slightly more formal compared to 'een hogere functie geven'.

Economic Context: Economists use this word to talk about 'de economische groei bevorderen' (promoting economic growth) through lower interest rates or investments.

Investeringen in infrastructuur kunnen de handel aanzienlijk bevorderen.

In educational psychology, teachers look for ways to 'de creativiteit van leerlingen te bevorderen' (promote the creativity of students). Here, it suggests creating an environment where a specific quality can flourish. It is a very positive, constructive verb that focuses on the 'how' of improvement. If you want to sound sophisticated in Dutch when discussing solutions to problems, use bevorderen instead of simpler words like 'helpen' or 'beter maken'.

Social Context: Communities often strive to 'de sociale cohesie te bevorderen', which means making sure neighbors get along and support each other.

Buurtfeesten kunnen de onderlinge contacten tussen bewoners bevorderen.

Finally, remember that bevorderen is a transitive verb, meaning it always takes a direct object. You are always promoting *something*. Whether it is 'de vrede' (peace), 'de export' (export), or 'de spijsvertering' (digestion), the structure remains consistent: [Subject] [bevordert] [Object]. It is a weak verb, so its past forms are bevorderde and bevorderd, making it relatively easy to conjugate once you know the stem.

Using bevorderen correctly requires understanding its role as a causative agent. You are essentially saying that 'A causes B to progress'. In Dutch sentence structure, since it is a verb, its position depends on the type of sentence. In a main clause, it follows the standard V2 rule. In a subordinate clause, it moves to the end. Because it is a B2 level word, you will often find it in complex sentences involving 'om te' constructions.

Main Clause Usage: Fruit eten bevordert de gezondheid. (Eating fruit promotes health.) Here, the subject is the action of eating fruit.

Deze maatregelen bevorderen de veiligheid op straat.

When using the 'om te' construction, which is very common with bevorderen, the verb appears at the very end of the phrase. This is often used to express the purpose of an action. For instance: 'We doen dit om de samenwerking te bevorderen' (We do this to promote cooperation). This structure is essential for formal writing and presentations.

Subordinate Clause: Ik denk dat dit plan de innovatie zal bevorderen. (I think that this plan will promote innovation.)

Het is belangrijk dat we de dialoog tussen beide partijen bevorderen.

In the passive voice, bevorderen is used to describe what is being promoted. 'De verkoop wordt bevorderd door de nieuwe reclamecampagne' (Sales are being promoted by the new advertising campaign). While the passive voice is common in Dutch, using the active voice with bevorderen often makes your Dutch sound more direct and professional. You can also use the past participle as an adjective: 'de bevorderde groei' (the promoted growth), though this is less frequent than the verbal use.

The 'Zou' Construction: Extra budget zou de kwaliteit van het onderwijs bevorderen. (Extra budget would promote the quality of education.)

Zou deze verandering de efficiëntie bevorderen?

One nuanced use is in the context of health and biology. 'Vezels bevorderen de darmwerking' (Fiber promotes bowel function). Here, it acts almost like a technical term for 'stimulate' or 'aid'. When you use it in this way, it sounds very authoritative. Always ensure the subject of the sentence is the catalyst and the object is the result or process being helped.

If you turn on the Dutch news (NOS Journaal) or read a quality newspaper like *NRC* or *De Volkskrant*, you will encounter bevorderen almost daily. It is a staple of political discourse. Politicians are constantly debating how to 'de economie te bevorderen' or 'de kansengelijkheid te bevorderen'. It is the language of policy and progress. In a professional environment, during a meeting about strategy, someone might ask: 'Hoe kunnen we de klanttevredenheid bevorderen?' (How can we promote customer satisfaction?).

In the News: 'De minister wil de biodiversiteit in Nederland bevorderen door strengere regels voor boeren.'

De centrale bank verlaagt de rente om de consumptie te bevorderen.

You will also hear it in the workplace, specifically regarding HR and career paths. If you have been working hard, your manager might say: 'Ik ga je bevorderen' (I am going to promote you). This is a moment of celebration! Additionally, in the context of health and safety, signs in factories or offices might mention that certain behaviors 'de veiligheid bevorderen'. It is a word that signals intentionality and improvement.

Workplace/HR: 'Zij werd na twee jaar trouwe dienst bevorderd tot hoofdafdelingschef.'

Teambuilding-activiteiten kunnen de werksfeer aanzienlijk bevorderen.

In educational settings, teachers use it when discussing student development. 'We gebruiken deze methode om het leesplezier te bevorderen' (We use this method to promote the joy of reading). It is also prevalent in scientific research papers and medical advice. When a study says a certain substance 'de celgroei bevordert', it is describing a biological mechanism. In short, bevorderen is the word of growth, success, and positive development across all professional and academic domains in the Netherlands and Flanders.

Health/Science: 'Voldoende slaap is essentieel om het herstel van het lichaam te bevorderen.'

Lichttherapie kan de aanmaak van vitamine D bevorderen.

One of the most common mistakes for English speakers is confusing bevorderen with promoten. While they can be synonyms, 'promoten' is much more frequently used for marketing a product or a brand. If you say 'Ik wil mijn bedrijf bevorderen', it sounds like you want to improve the internal progress of your company, whereas 'Ik wil mijn bedrijf promoten' means you want to advertise it. Use bevorderen for abstract qualities and promoten for commercial visibility.

Confusion with 'Verbeteren': Learners often use 'verbeteren' (improve) when they should use 'bevorderen'. 'Verbeteren' implies making something better that was perhaps lacking. 'Bevorderen' is about actively pushing a process forward.

FOUT: De zon verbetert de plantengroei. (Better: De zon bevordert de plantengroei.)

Another error occurs with the word order in 'om te' constructions. Since bevorderen is the main verb of the purpose clause, it must go at the end. Beginners often place it too early because they translate directly from English 'to promote health' -> 'te bevorderen gezondheid'. The correct Dutch order is 'de gezondheid te bevorderen'.

Job Promotions: When talking about getting a promotion yourself, use 'promotie maken' or 'bevorderd worden'. Saying 'Ik heb bevorderd' is grammatically incorrect because you haven't promoted anyone else.

GOED: Ik ben bevorderd tot senior consultant.

Finally, avoid using bevorderen for physical movements like pushing a car. For physical movement, use 'voortduwen' or 'verplaatsen'. Bevorderen is almost exclusively for abstract concepts, processes, or hierarchical status. Using it for physical objects will make you sound very strange to native speakers.

Incorrect Prepositions: Sometimes learners use 'voor' after bevorderen. It is a direct verb: 'de export bevorderen', not 'bevorderen voor de export'.

FOUT: Wij willen bevorderen voor de veiligheid. (Correct: Wij willen de veiligheid bevorderen.)

Understanding the synonyms of bevorderen helps you choose the right register for your conversation. While bevorderen is quite formal, there are other words that might fit better depending on the situation. For example, stimuleren is a very close synonym and is used just as frequently, often interchangeably when talking about the economy or personal growth.

Stimuleren vs. Bevorderen: 'Stimuleren' implies giving a quick boost or a 'push', whereas 'bevorderen' often implies a more sustained effort to help something progress.

De leraar probeert de nieuwsgierigheid van de kinderen te stimuleren.

Another alternative is aanmoedigen. This word is specifically used for people. You 'aanmoedigen' (encourage) a person to do something, while you 'bevorderen' a process or a state of being. You wouldn't usually 'bevorderen' a person unless you are giving them a job promotion. If you want to say you are encouraging someone's efforts, 'aanmoedigen' is the way to go.

Bespoedigen: 'Bespoedigen' specifically focuses on the speed of the progress. 'Bevorderen' is more about the success or existence of the progress.

We moeten de procedure bespoedigen om de deadline te halen.

In more casual Dutch, you might simply use helpen. 'Dit helpt de genezing' (This helps the healing) is a simpler way of saying 'Dit bevordert de genezing'. Finally, ondersteunen (to support) is often used when the promotion is through resources or emotional backing. If a government 'ondersteunt' a sector, they are likely 'bevorderen' its growth. Choosing between these words depends on whether you want to sound clinical/formal (bevorderen), active (stimuleren), or supportive (ondersteunen).

Vergemakkelijken: This means 'to facilitate' or 'make easier'. Often, by facilitating something, you are also promoting it.

De nieuwe software zal de communicatie vergemakkelijken.

How Formal Is It?

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俚语

趣味小知识

While 'bevorderen' and 'vorderen' sound similar, 'vorderen' can also mean 'to demand' (like a payment), while 'bevorderen' is almost always positive and constructive.

发音指南

UK /bəˈvɔrdərə(n)/

US /bəˈvɔrdərə(n)/

The stress is on the second syllable: be-VOR-de-ren.

押韵词

vorderen hinderen minderen plunderen veranderen bewonderen afzonderen onderen

常见错误

Stressing the first syllable (BE-vorderen) - incorrect.
Pronouncing the 'v' as an 'f' - it should be voiced.
Over-pronouncing the final 'n' - it's usually silent or very soft.
Confusing the 'o' sound with 'oe' (u) - it should be a short 'o' like in 'pot'.
Making the 'd' sound like a 't' at the end of the stem when conjugating (it stays 'd').

难度评级

阅读 3/5

Common in news and formal texts, easy to recognize once the root 'vorder' is known.

写作 4/5

Requires correct 'om te' structure and understanding of transitive nature.

口语 4/5

Stress on the second syllable can be tricky for beginners.

听力 3/5

Distinctive sound, usually clear in formal speech.

接下来学什么

前置知识

vorderen voort helpen goed maken

接下来学习

stimuleren ontwikkelen verbeteren faciliteren bespoedigen

高级

conducief accelereren optimaliseren bestendigen waarborgen

需要掌握的语法

Weak Verb Conjugation

Ik bevorderde (past), Ik heb bevorderd (perfect).

Transitive Verbs

Het bevordert [direct object].

Om...te Construction

Ik doe dit om de groei te bevorderen.

Passive Voice with 'worden'

De verkoop wordt bevorderd door de reclame.

Nouns from Verbs (-ing)

De bevordering van de vrede.

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按水平分级的例句

Gezond eten bevordert de gezondheid.

Healthy eating promotes health.

Subject + Verb + Object.

Sporten bevordert de conditie.

Sports promote physical fitness.

Present tense, third person singular.

Slapen bevordert de rust.

Sleeping promotes rest.

Simple transitive verb.

Water bevordert de groei van planten.

Water promotes the growth of plants.

Note the object 'de groei'.

Leren bevordert de kennis.

Learning promotes knowledge.

Abstract nouns as objects.

Praten bevordert het contact.

Talking promotes contact.

Bevorderen + het-word.

Lachen bevordert het geluk.

Laughing promotes happiness.

Simple present tense.

Muziek bevordert de sfeer.

Music promotes the atmosphere.

Singular subject.

De leraar wil het lezen bevorderen.

The teacher wants to promote reading.

Infinitive at the end with 'wil'.

Deze pillen bevorderen de spijsvertering.

These pills promote digestion.

Plural subject 'deze pillen'.

Zij is bevorderd op haar werk.

She has been promoted at her work.

Passive voice: bevorderd worden.

Wij drinken thee om de rust te bevorderen.

We drink tea to promote rest.

Om... te structure.

De zon bevordert de aanmaak van vitamine D.

The sun promotes the production of vitamin D.

Scientific context.

Goede schoenen bevorderen het lopen.

Good shoes promote walking.

Bevorderen + infinitive used as noun.

Huiswerk maken bevordert de resultaten.

Doing homework promotes the results.

Gerund-like subject.

Vriendelijkheid bevordert de vrede.

Kindness promotes peace.

Abstract concept.

Het bedrijf probeert de verkoop te bevorderen.

The company is trying to promote sales.

Te + infinitive.

De overheid wil de economie bevorderen.

The government wants to promote the economy.

Modal verb construction.

Nieuwe fietspaden bevorderen de veiligheid.

New bike paths promote safety.

Plural subject.

Voldoende slaap kan het herstel bevorderen.

Sufficient sleep can promote recovery.

Modal 'kan' + infinitive.

De minister nam maatregelen om de export te bevorderen.

The minister took measures to promote export.

Past tense 'nam' + om...te.

Samenwerking bevordert een goed resultaat.

Cooperation promotes a good result.

General truth in present tense.

Zij werd bevorderd tot manager van de afdeling.

She was promoted to manager of the department.

Passive with 'tot'.

Duidelijke regels bevorderen de orde in de klas.

Clear rules promote order in the classroom.

Plural subject + plural verb.

Het beleid is gericht op het bevorderen van duurzaamheid.

The policy is aimed at promoting sustainability.

Gerund usage: het bevorderen van.

Innovatie kan de concurrentiepositie bevorderen.

Innovation can promote the competitive position.

Abstract business terminology.

Deze subsidie is bedoeld om de kunst te bevorderen.

This subsidy is intended to promote art.

Passive construction with purpose clause.

De dialoog bevordert het wederzijds begrip.

The dialogue promotes mutual understanding.

B2 level vocabulary: 'wederzijds begrip'.

Hij werd bevorderd vanwege zijn uitzonderlijke prestaties.

He was promoted because of his exceptional performance.

Passive voice with causal phrase.

Sportevenementen kunnen de sociale cohesie bevorderen.

Sporting events can promote social cohesion.

Sociological term: 'sociale cohesie'.

Het is essentieel om de biodiversiteit te bevorderen.

It is essential to promote biodiversity.

Impersonal construction 'Het is... om te'.

De nieuwe wet bevordert de integratie van minderheden.

The new law promotes the integration of minorities.

Legal/Social context.

De centrale bank tracht de prijsstabiliteit te bevorderen.

The central bank attempts to promote price stability.

Formal verb 'trachten'.

Het onderwijs moet de kritische zin van leerlingen bevorderen.

Education must promote the critical thinking of students.

Abstract concept 'kritische zin'.

Deze maatregelen bevorderen indirect de werkgelegenheid.

These measures indirectly promote employment.

Use of adverb 'indirect'.

Zij werd bevorderd tot de rang van kolonel.

She was promoted to the rank of colonel.

Military rank context.

Het streven is om de internationale vrede te bevorderen.

The aim is to promote international peace.

Formal noun 'het streven'.

Deze stof kan de celvernieuwing aanzienlijk bevorderen.

This substance can significantly promote cell renewal.

Scientific/Biological context.

Het project beoogt de participatie van burgers te bevorderen.

The project aims to promote citizen participation.

Formal verb 'beoogd'.

Transparantie bevordert het vertrouwen in de politiek.

Transparency promotes trust in politics.

Political science terminology.

De synergie tussen beide bedrijven zal de innovatie bevorderen.

The synergy between both companies will promote innovation.

High-level business Dutch.

Het bevorderen van de rechtsstaat is een fundamentele waarde.

Promoting the rule of law is a fundamental value.

Legal philosophy context.

De paus heeft besloten hem tot de eer van het altaar te bevorderen.

The Pope has decided to promote him to the honor of the altar (beatification).

Archaic/Ecclesiastical usage.

Dergelijke retoriek zal de polarisatie in de samenleving slechts bevorderen.

Such rhetoric will only promote polarization in society.

Critical sociopolitical analysis.

Het stimuleren van nieuwsgierigheid bevordert de intellectuele autonomie.

Stimulating curiosity promotes intellectual autonomy.

Philosophical/Educational context.

Men tracht de economische convergentie tussen regio's te bevorderen.

They attempt to promote economic convergence between regions.

Macroeconomic terminology.

Deze ontdekking zal het begrip van de kwantumfysica bevorderen.

This discovery will promote the understanding of quantum physics.

Academic/Scientific context.

De bevorderde officier aanvaardde zijn nieuwe commando.

The promoted officer accepted his new command.

Participle used as an adjective.

常见搭配

de gezondheid bevorderen

de economie bevorderen

de samenwerking bevorderen

de vrede bevorderen

de veiligheid bevorderen

de spijsvertering bevorderen

de integratie bevorderen

de creativiteit bevorderen

de verkoop bevorderen

de groei bevorderen

常用短语

ter bevordering van

— A formal prepositional phrase meaning 'for the promotion of' or 'to further'.

Dit besluit is genomen ter bevordering van de openbare orde.

iemand bevorderen tot

— To promote someone to a specific rank or position.

Hij is bevorderd tot kapitein.

de dialoog bevorderen

— To encourage communication between two parties to solve a conflict.

We moeten de dialoog tussen de vakbonden en de directie bevorderen.

de welvaart bevorderen

— To promote general prosperity and economic well-being.

Investeringen in technologie kunnen de welvaart bevorderen.

het herstel bevorderen

— To aid the process of getting better after an illness or injury.

Rust en goede voeding bevorderen het herstel.

de innovatie bevorderen

— To create conditions where new ideas and technologies can emerge.

De universiteit wil de innovatie in de regio bevorderen.

de duurzaamheid bevorderen

— To act in a way that helps environmental sustainability.

Recycling helpt de duurzaamheid te bevorderen.

het begrip bevorderen

— To help people understand each other or a complex topic better.

Deze uitleg moet het begrip van de situatie bevorderen.

de export bevorderen

— To help domestic companies sell more goods abroad.

Handelsmissies zijn bedoeld om de export te bevorderen.

de sociale cohesie bevorderen

— To strengthen the bonds between people in a community.

Sportclubs kunnen de sociale cohesie in de wijk bevorderen.

容易混淆的词

bevorderen vs promoten

Promoten is for advertising/marketing; bevorderen is for progress/growth.

bevorderen vs verbeteren

Verbeteren is making something better; bevorderen is helping something move forward.

bevorderen vs vorderen

Vorderen is to make progress yourself or to demand; bevorderen is to make *something else* progress.

习语与表达

"iemand in zijn loopbaan bevorderen"

— To help someone advance in their career through support or promotion.

Zijn mentor hielp hem om hem in zijn loopbaan te bevorderen.

professional

"de goede gang van zaken bevorderen"

— To ensure that things run smoothly and correctly.

Deze nieuwe regels moeten de goede gang van zaken bevorderen.

formal

"de onderlinge verstandhouding bevorderen"

— To improve the way people get along with each other.

Een goed gesprek kan de onderlinge verstandhouding bevorderen.

neutral

"de bloei bevorderen"

— To help something flourish, like a business, a garden, or a culture.

Subsidies kunnen de bloei van de kunsten bevorderen.

literary

"de vorderingen bevorderen"

— To speed up or help the progress of a student or project (rare, slightly tautological).

Extra bijles kan de vorderingen bevorderen.

formal

"tot de eer van het altaar bevorderen"

— To beatify or canonize someone in the Catholic Church.

De overleden priester werd tot de eer van het altaar bevorderd.

religious

"de verstandhouding bevorderen"

— To foster a better relationship or understanding between parties.

De bijeenkomst was bedoeld om de verstandhouding te bevorderen.

formal

"de volksgezondheid bevorderen"

— To promote the health of the general population (public health).

Vaccinaties zijn essentieel om de volksgezondheid te bevorderen.

official

"het algemeen nut bevorderen"

— To promote the public good or general interest.

Stichtingen hebben vaak als doel het algemeen nut te bevorderen.

legal

"de werkgelegenheid bevorderen"

— To act in a way that creates more jobs.

Belastingvoordelen kunnen de werkgelegenheid bevorderen.

economic

容易混淆

bevorderen vs stimuleren

They both mean to encourage progress.

Stimuleren is like a spark or a push; bevorderen is the overall act of helping something grow or advance.

De leraar stimuleert de leerling, wat zijn resultaten bevordert.

bevorderen vs bespoedigen

Both relate to things moving forward.

Bespoedigen is specifically about speed; bevorderen is about the general advancement or success.

We moeten de procedure bespoedigen om de verkoop te bevorderen.

bevorderen vs ondersteunen

Both involve helping something.

Ondersteunen is providing a base or resources; bevorderen is the active promotion of an outcome.

Door de kunst te ondersteunen, bevordert de staat de cultuur.

bevorderen vs aanmoedigen

Both mean 'to encourage'.

Aanmoedigen is for people (cheering them on); bevorderen is for processes or ranks.

Ik moedig hem aan om zijn studie te bevorderen.

bevorderen vs bevoordelen

They sound very similar.

Bevoordelen means to give someone an unfair advantage (favoritism); bevorderen means to promote progress.

De manager mag zijn vrienden niet bevoordelen bij een bevordering.

句型

[Onderwerp] bevordert [Object].

Sport bevordert de gezondheid.

We doen [Actie] om [Object] te bevorderen.

We praten veel om de sfeer te bevorderen.

Iemand wordt bevorderd tot [Functie].

Hij werd bevorderd tot directeur.

Het beleid is gericht op het bevorderen van [Object].

Het beleid is gericht op het bevorderen van innovatie.

[Object] wordt bevorderd door [Middel].

De creativiteit wordt bevorderd door muziek.

Ter bevordering van [Object], hebben we [Actie].

Ter bevordering van de veiligheid, hebben we lampen geplaatst.

[Onderwerp] zou de [Object] aanzienlijk kunnen bevorderen.

Dit plan zou de export aanzienlijk kunnen bevorderen.

Het bevorderen van [Abstract Concept] vergt een [Adjectief] aanpak.

Het bevorderen van de rechtsstaat vergt een integrale aanpak.

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如何使用

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Common in professional, academic, and media contexts.

常见错误

Using 'bevorderen' for commercial advertising. → promoten
If you are selling a product, use 'promoten'. If you are helping a process, use 'bevorderen'.
Incorrect word order in 'om te' clauses. → ...om de vrede te bevorderen.
The object must come before 'te bevorderen'.
Using 'bevorderen' for physical pushing. → duwen / voortbewegen
Bevorderen is for abstract progress, not physical force.
Saying 'Ik heb bevorderd' when you got a promotion. → Ik ben bevorderd.
You are the one being promoted, so you need the passive voice.
Confusing 'bevorderen' with 'bevoordelen'. → bevorderen
Bevoordelen means to favor someone unfairly. Bevorderen means to help progress.

小贴士

Formal Writing

Use 'bevorderen' in business reports to describe the intended outcome of a strategy. It sounds professional.

Transitive Nature

Always follow the verb with an object. You can't just 'bevorderen' without saying what you are promoting.

Synonym Choice

Choose 'stimuleren' for a more active, energetic feel, and 'bevorderen' for a more formal, structural feel.

Stress Check

Remember: be-VOR-de-ren. The second syllable is the heart of the word.

Health Context

If you see this on a food label, it's a health claim. 'Bevordert de botgroei' = 'Promotes bone growth'.

Job Interviews

Use 'bevorderen' to talk about how you can help the company grow. It shows you think about the big picture.

Avoid Tautology

Don't say 'vooruitgang bevorderen' too often, as 'bevorderen' already implies progress.

Om...te

Master the 'om de [object] te bevorderen' pattern; it's the most common way to use the word.

Dutch Values

The word is often linked to 'duurzaamheid' (sustainability) and 'cohesie' (cohesion) in Dutch public life.

The 'V' for Vooruit

Associate the 'V' in bevorderen with 'Vooruit' (Forward) to remember the meaning.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'VOORT' (forward). When you BE-VORDER, you are making something go VOORT (forward). It's the 'Forward-er' verb.

视觉联想

Imagine a person giving a gentle push to a giant snowball rolling downhill, or a manager handing a new shiny golden badge to an employee.

Word Web

Gezondheid Economie Promotie Groei Hulp Succes Vooruitgang Stimulans

挑战

Try to use 'bevorderen' in three different contexts today: once about your health, once about your work, and once about a hobby.

词源

The word 'bevorderen' comes from the Middle Dutch 'bevorderen'. It is a combination of the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'vorderen'. The verb 'vorderen' is derived from 'vorder', which is a comparative of 'voort' (forward). Essentially, to 'bevorderen' is to 'make something go more forward'.

原始含义： To bring forward, to help along, or to advance a cause or person.

Germanic (West Germanic branch), closely related to the German word 'befördern'.

文化背景

Be careful when using 'bevorderen' for people; in a professional sense it is great, but outside of work, 'aanmoedigen' is usually better for personal support.

English speakers often use 'promote' for marketing, but in Dutch, 'bevorderen' is more about the internal progress or the abstract benefit, whereas 'promoten' is for the advertisement.

Governmental documents often start with 'Ter bevordering van...' Health slogans: 'Sport bevordert de gezondheid' HR manuals regarding 'Bevorderingscriteria' (promotion criteria)

在生活中练习

真实语境

Health and Wellness

de gezondheid bevorderen
het herstel bevorderen
de spijsvertering bevorderen
de nachtrust bevorderen

Professional Career

iemand bevorderen tot manager
bevorderd worden
de carrière bevorderen
bevorderingskansen

Politics and Society

de integratie bevorderen
de vrede bevorderen
de sociale cohesie bevorderen
de democratie bevorderen

Economics and Business

de economische groei bevorderen
de export bevorderen
de verkoop bevorderen
de concurrentie bevorderen

Education

de creativiteit bevorderen
het leesplezier bevorderen
de taalontwikkeling bevorderen
het kritisch denken bevorderen

对话开场白

"Hoe kunnen we volgens jou de samenwerking in dit team bevorderen?"

"Welke gewoontes bevorderen jouw persoonlijke groei het meest?"

"Denk je dat hogere belastingen de economie kunnen bevorderen of juist belemmeren?"

"Wat doet jouw bedrijf om de duurzaamheid te bevorderen?"

"Hoe kan de overheid de integratie van nieuwkomers beter bevorderen?"

日记主题

Schrijf over een moment waarop je werd bevorderd op je werk en hoe dat voelde.

Welke drie dingen doe je dagelijks om je eigen gezondheid te bevorderen?

Hoe zou jij de creativiteit in het onderwijs bevorderen als je minister was?

Reflecteer op een project waarbij een goede sfeer de resultaten heeft bevorderd.

Wat zijn de belangrijkste factoren die de vrede in de wereld kunnen bevorderen?

常见问题

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Yes, in almost all contexts, bevorderen implies a positive advancement or improvement. You wouldn't 'bevorderen' a disease, you would 'verergeren' (worsen) it.

It is better to use 'promoten' for social media. 'Bevorderen' sounds too formal for Instagram or TikTok.

'Promotie maken' is used from the perspective of the employee. 'Bevorderd worden' is the passive form, often used in official announcements.

It is a weak verb: ik bevorderde, jij bevorderde, wij bevorderden.

Generally, no. You don't bevorderen a car down the street. It is used for abstract concepts like growth, health, or status.

Yes, it is an adjective meaning 'conducive to'. Example: 'Roken is niet bevorderlijk voor de gezondheid' (Smoking is not conducive to health).

It's grammatically correct but sounds very formal. 'Ik verbeter mijn Nederlands' is more common.

It is 'bevorderen van' when used as a noun (het bevorderen van de vrede) or simply as a direct verb (de vrede bevorderen).

Use 'tot' when someone is promoted to a specific rank or position: 'bevorderd tot kapitein'.

Yes, it is standard Dutch and used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.

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