The Netherlands: selection of contributions by WorldSupporters - Bundle

What are typical dutch expressions? Expressions originate from various cultural, historical, and linguistic sources within a particular language community. 

Expressions come from history, occupation and trades, literal meaning, folklore, other foreign languages, wordplay, insults and stereotyping. Interesting. Let me think, obvious is that when you memorize these phrases and use it correctly, people will be impressed by your knowlegde of dutch language. Lesson one.

De aap komt uit de mouw - The ape is coming from your sleeve - meaning the truth comes out.

De mazzel! De ballen! - Literally meaning "the measles" and "the balls" - expression to say goodbye (not in a formal environment).

Je gooit er met je pet naar - You are throwing your cap at something - meaning not putting enough effort to succeed.

Ik schrik me een hoedje - I was scared to death - meaning my scare makes my hat shake the meaning is a little less harsh then using the word death in your sentence.

De knoop doorhakken - To cut through the knot - refers to the legend of Alexander the Great cutting through the intricate Gordian knot - meaning to make a decision.

Maak je borst maar nat - Make your chest wet - Prepare for something hard or difficult, this strange phrase comes from the practice of splashing water on one's chest to prepare to  dive into cold water.

 Je ziet beren op de weg- Meaning "people who only see bears on the road" - this refers to pessimists.

De pijp uitgaan (je gaat de pijp uit voordat je het doorhebt) - To exit the pipe - meaning to pass away (slang).

Steek die veer maar in je reet  - You can put the feathers in your butt - meaning that you give someone a compliment.

Helaas pindakaas- Too bad, peanut butter - meaning to imply when something unfortunate happens.

I left the bad things out, any additions? Do what The Dutchies do...

When do you need to apply for a basic health insurance when studying in The Netherlands?

• The Dutch Health Insurance is obligatory for residents of The Netherlands. Students who are temporarily visiting are an exemption, but the moment you're working or getting paid for an internship or voluntary work this might change.
• If you're an International student and you are just here to study you usually don't need a basic health insurance.
• The moment you take on a (part time) job you need to get a health insurance however. You can choose any insurer.
• When you're doing your internship in The Netherlands, you only need to get a health insurance when you're getting paid more than the minimum wage (so it's usually not the case).
• If you're an independent worker (zzp'er/freelancer) the rules are less clear, and you'll be asked to check with the SVB to do a WLZ check to know if you are obligated to get the basic health insurance.

Can I apply for care allowance (zorgtoeslag) as an International Student?

• If you are required to get the basic Dutch Health Insurance (basisverzekering) you can also apply for the care allowance.
• Usually this will cover most of the costs of your monthly insurance payment.

When to apply for private health insurance for your time in The Netherlands.?

• When you are here for a temporary stay and not getting paid for a part time job, there are still situations when you would like to get a insurance.
• This can be the case when your own health insurer doesn't cover (enough of) the costs in The Netherlands.
• You can then apply for a Student Insurance, such as the OOM Studying in The Netherlands insurance.
• This insurance is not a basic health insurance, so you can't apply for the care allowance. Usually the prices of these insurances are between 20 and 30 euros a month.

Where can I find more information about this?

• www.insurancesinthenetherlands.nl
• www.studyinholland.nl (general information)
• www.svb.nl (wlz scheme)
• www.nuffic.nl (general information)

Education Category: Geography
Ages: 0-4, 4-8, 8-12, 12-16, 16+

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This game is donated by Laura Filemon

Leer kinderen over Nederland

• Vraag wat ze al weten ze al over Holland?
• Waar ligt het?
• Wat is het het klimaat?
• Wat zijn onze gewoontes?

Leer vervolgens Nederlandse spelletjes

• Zoek snoepjes in het water of aan een touw

• Spijkerpoepen: Touw met spijker vastgebonden aan je middel. Probeer de touw in de opening van een fles te krijgen.

• Stoelendans: er zijn stoelen in een cirkel. Wanneer de muziek stopt, moet je zitten. De persoon die geen stoel heeft is af.

• Eier-race: lepel met aardappel of ei in je mond of in je hand, lopen of rennen over een door jou uitgezet parcour. Maka het lastig met springen en kruipen over en onder obstakels door.

• Encostalados spel: maak een tour in een juttenzak

• Lanzabolas (ballen gooien)

• Flessenspel: Er is een fles water (zonder dop) bij elke team, elke speler op zijn beurt gooit de bal en probeert de fles van de andere team om te gooien. De speler die de bal vangt moet zijn fles weer recht op zetten. Dan is de volgende aan de beurt. Als jouw fles omvalt moet je eerst de bal halen voordat je de fles rechtop zet. Als jouw fles eerste leeg is heb je verloren.

• Benodigdheden: Touw, Spijkers, Flessen, Stoelen, Muziek, Lepels, Aardappels (of eieren of wat anders), Juttenzakken, Ballen, Plastic bekers, Water, Bal, Snoepjes.

Aprender sobre Holanda

• Cuento sobre Holanda: ¿Qué ya saben de Holanda?

• Donde esta, la clima, las costumbres

• Buscar dulces en el agua o a un cuerda

• Cuerda con clavo en torno a su cintura. Prueba recibir el cuerda en el agujero de un botella.

• Robar sillas / juego de sillas: hay sillas en un círcula. Cuando la música detiene, esta sentado. La persona que no tiene un silla, es terminado.

• Carrera de huevos: cuchara con papa o huevo en su boca o mano, hacer un recorrido

• Encostalados juego: hacer un recorrido en un saco

• Lanzabolas

• Juego de Botellas: hay una botella de agua en cada equipo, por turnos cada jugador tira la perlota y trata de botar la botella del otro equipo. El jugador que recibe la bola y después levantar su botella. Después pasa el siquiente turno.

• Materiales: Cuerda, Clavos, Botellas, Sillas, Música, Cucharas, Papas (o otra), Sacos, Pelotas, Vasos plásticos, Agua, Balón, Dulces, Lana

Learn about The Netherlands

• Story about Holland: What do they know about Holland?
• What is the climate, customs

Dutch games

• Find candy in water or on a rope
• Rope with nail around his waist. Try to get the rope into the hole of a bottle.
• Stealing Chairs / game chairs: chairs in a circle. When the music stops, you have to sit down. The person, who has no chair, is finished.
• Eggrace: spoon with potato or egg in your mouth or hand, take a tour.
• Sack game: take a tour in a sack
• Throw balls (throw balls/cans)
• Bottles Game: There is a water bottle (without cap) for each team, each player in turn throws the ball and tries to bottle the other team to throw. The player who catches the ball must put the bottle on his place. Then you give the next turn. If your bottle falls you have to get the ball before you put the bottle upright. If your first bottle is empty, you lose.
• Materials: Rope, Nails, Bottles, Chairs, Music, Spoons, Potatoes (or eggs or other), Sacks, Balls, Plastic cups, Water, Ball, Candy, Fabric