Expression of the month: 2013-12

In winter erwtensoep (pea soup) is very popular. Depending on the weather, stamppot and winter soups are eaten from fall to the beginning of spring. It is commonly believed that a bowl of erwtensoep tastes better when it’s freezing outside. Which may be true, as in winter it is often served at outdoor activities.

typical dutch erwtensoep

Listen to the pronunciation
of erwtensoep:
Erwtensoep

Erwtensoep is also called:
snert
Snert

this is the last expression-of-the-month of 2013

In het land der blinden … [spreekwoord]

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In het land der blinden is éénoog koning

Literal translation: “In the land of the blind, one-eye is king.”
Meaning: “Where none can do something, the one who has even a little knowledge has the power”
English equivalent: “In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king”

Als de kat van huis is… [Spreekwoord]

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Als de kat van huis is, dansen de muizen op tafel

Literal Translation: “When the cat is away from home, the mice dance on the table”
Meaning: “Grabbing the opportunity when nobody watches”.
Better English: “While the cat’s away, the mice will play”.