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de kans→ opportunityDutch word meaning

"de kans" is a B1-level Dutch word meaning "opportunity". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Phone Interview
A2Work & Career

The Phone Interview

'Bedankt voor het gesprek. Het was fijn om met u te praten,' zegt Michael.

'Thank you for the interview. It was nice talking to you,' Michael says.

The Work Email
A2Work & Career

The Work Email

'Bedankt voor deze kans,' zegt ze.

'Thank you for this opportunity,' she says.

The Promotion
B1Work & Career

The Promotion

Dit was de kans waar ze jarenlang van had gedroomd.

This was the opportunity she had been dreaming about for years.

Moving to a New City
B1Life Changes

Moving to a New City

Op een avond, terwijl ze vacatures online bekeek, zag ze een kans.

One evening, while browsing job listings online, she saw an opportunity.

'Dit is misschien je kans om het te vinden.'

'This might be your chance to find it.'

The Language Exchange
B1School & Education

The Language Exchange

Het zien van hun gezichten vervulde haar met zowel heimwee als vastberadenheid om het beste van deze kans te maken.

Looking at their faces made her feel both homesick and determined to make the most of this opportunity.

An Unexpected Adventure
B1Travel

An Unexpected Adventure

Na uren van frustratie op het vliegveld besloot ze het erop te wagen.

After hours of frustration at the airport, she decided to take a chance.

The Resignation
B1Work & Career

The Resignation

Ze bedankte het bedrijf voor de kansen die ze had gekregen.

She thanked the company for the opportunities she had received.

Long Distance Friendship
B1Relationships

Long Distance Friendship

Het was een geweldige kans die ze niet kon weigeren.

It was an amazing opportunity that she could not refuse.

Starting a New Career
B1Work & Career

Starting a New Career

'Dit zou mijn kans kunnen zijn,' dacht ze enthousiast.

'This could be my chance,' she thought excitedly.

Midlife Crisis
B1Life Changes

Midlife Crisis

Een auteur schreef dat midlife geen crisis is, maar een kans voor groei.

One author wrote that midlife isn't a crisis but an opportunity for growth.

Merger Announcement
B1Work & Career

Merger Announcement

'Maar ik verzeker jullie dat deze fusie interessante kansen voor iedereen zal creëren.'

'But I assure you this merger will create exciting opportunities for everyone.'

The Unpaid Internship
B1Work & Career

The Unpaid Internship

Toch besloot ze de kans te grijpen.

However, she decided to take the opportunity anyway.

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