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Dutch Idioms Trivia Quiz

Here is a fun quiz about common Dutch idioms. All you need to do is choose the equivalent English idiom to the Dutch one. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sari73. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sari73

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
377,202

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
277

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Door de bomen het bos niet meer zien." What is this expression in English? Hint

After the rain, the sun will shine

Unable to see the forest because of the trees

You can feel that with your wooden shoe

Make the best of what you have

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Zo de wind waait, waait z'n jasje." What is this expression in English? Hint

A rolling stone gathers no moss

Patience is a virtue

Time waits for no man

As the wind blows, so does his jacket

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Als de drank is in de man, is de wijsheid in de kan." What is this expression in English? Hint

If booze is in the man, wisdom is in the can.

A drink makes the man wiser

Most people drown in a wine glass

When the moon is full, it shines everywhere

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Wie boter op zijn hoofd heeft, moet uit de zon blijven." What is this expression in English? Hint

He who has butter on his head, should stay out of the sun.

If the shoe fits wear it

Make the best of what you have

If the shepherd gets lost, sheep wander around

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Hij kan de zon niet in het water zien schijnen." What is this expression in English? Hint

After the rain the sun will shine

If all fools could fly, the sun would be eclipsed forever

He cannot see the sun shine in the water.

To make a mountain out of a molehill

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Daar verdrinken er meer in een wijnglas dan in de zee." What is this expression in English? Hint

He cannot see the sun shine in the water

More people drown in a wine glass than in the sea

Patience is a virtue

As the wind blows so does his jacket

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Een haastig man moet op geen ezel rijden." What is this expression in English? Hint

The grass is always greener on the other side

He who is in a hurry, shouldn't be riding a donkey

Haste makes waste

A rolling stone gathers no moss

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Na regen komt zonneschijn." What is this adage in English? Hint

Only God knows

Who needs the moon when the sun is shining

After the rain, the sun will shine.

Patience is a virtue

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Morgenrood brengt water in de sloot." What is this expression in English? Hint

It disappears like snow in the sun

His moon is already breaking the clouds

He cannot see the sun shine in the water

Red morning sky brings water to the ditch.

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Waar de zon schijnt, is de maan niet nodig." What is this expression in English? Hint

When the moon is full, it shines everywhere

Who needs the moon, when the sun is shining.

He cannot see the sun shine in the water

If all fools could fly, the sun would be eclipsed forever

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Door de bomen het bos niet meer zien." What is this expression in English?

Answer: Unable to see the forest because of the trees

If a person is unable see the forest from the trees, they are giving too much attention to details or petty concerns. This expression comes from John Heywoods 1546 proverbs, further origins are unknown.

2. "Zo de wind waait, waait z'n jasje." What is this expression in English?

Answer: As the wind blows, so does his jacket

This expression commonly refers to the gospel of John 3:8, the wind blows wherever it will.

3. "Als de drank is in de man, is de wijsheid in de kan." What is this expression in English?

Answer: If booze is in the man, wisdom is in the can.

To take wisdom in a can is to acknowledge the best mind altering substance is truth.

4. "Wie boter op zijn hoofd heeft, moet uit de zon blijven." What is this expression in English?

Answer: He who has butter on his head, should stay out of the sun.

The expression comes from a quote by Englishman Thomas Fuller, "He that that hath a head of wax must not approach the fire."

5. "Hij kan de zon niet in het water zien schijnen." What is this expression in English?

Answer: He cannot see the sun shine in the water.

This obscure expression probably means if you keep your face to the sunshine, you will not see the shadows. One should try to keep a positive outlook and look at bright things instead of darkness.

6. "Daar verdrinken er meer in een wijnglas dan in de zee." What is this expression in English?

Answer: More people drown in a wine glass than in the sea

The Dutch idiom probably means more men die from drinking than in war.

7. "Een haastig man moet op geen ezel rijden." What is this expression in English?

Answer: He who is in a hurry, shouldn't be riding a donkey

The Dutch idiom is equivalent to meaning if you want to succeed you need the right tools.

8. "Na regen komt zonneschijn." What is this adage in English?

Answer: After the rain, the sun will shine.

The Dutch expression probably means the weather is always changing and there is not happiness without sorrow.

9. "Morgenrood brengt water in de sloot." What is this expression in English?

Answer: Red morning sky brings water to the ditch.

The expression red sky at morning usually indicates rainy weather to come. Ancient mariners memorized these expressions to indicate their sailing conditions.

10. "Waar de zon schijnt, is de maan niet nodig." What is this expression in English?

Answer: Who needs the moon, when the sun is shining.

The Dutch expression probably means one does not need the sun or the moon to keep shining.

Source: Author Sari73

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