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Dialogue

Kunt u de volgende stappen in het proces toelichten?

Kohnt oo duh VOL-ghun-duh STAH-pun in ut proh-SESS TOO-likh-tun? Could you clarify the next steps in the process?

De commissie zal uw materiaal beoordelen en beslissen of er nog een gesprek nodig is.

Duh kuh-MISS-see zahl oo maht-tee-REE-yahl buh-OOR-duh-lun en buh-SLISS-un off ur nokh un khuh-SPREK NOH-dikh iss. The panel will review your materials and decide whether another conversation is needed.

Ik kan de gevraagde voorbeelden via het sollicitatieportaal uploaden.

Ik kahn duh khuh-VRAHK-tuh VOOR-bayl-dun vee-ah ut soh-lih-see-TAHT-see-por-TAHL UHP-loh-dun. I can upload the requested samples through the application portal.

De samenvatting van het project die u noemde, zou bijzonder nuttig zijn.

Duh sah-mun-VAHT-ing vahn ut proh-YEKT dee oo NOHM-duh, zow bye-ZON-dur NUH-tikh zine. The project summary you mentioned would be especially useful.

Ik kan context geven zonder vertrouwelijke informatie over klanten vrij te geven.

Ik kahn KON-tekst KHAY-vun ZON-dur vur-TROW-wuh-luh-kuh in-for-MAH-tsee OH-vur KLAHN-tun vray tuh KHAY-vun. I can include context without exposing confidential client information.

Dat beoordelingsvermogen bij het omgaan met vertrouwelijke informatie is hier belangrijk.

Daht buh-OOR-duh-lings-vur-MOH-ghun bay ut OM-ghahn met vur-TROW-wuh-luh-kuh in-for-MAH-tsee iss heer buh-LAHNG-rike. That kind of judgment when handling confidential information is important here.

Wanneer kan ik iets horen over de uitkomst van de beoordeling?

Vuh-NEER kahn ik eets HOH-run OH-vur duh OYT-kohmst vahn duh buh-OOR-duh-ling? When should I expect to hear the outcome of the review?

We nemen contact met u op nadat de commissie haar bespreking heeft afgerond.

Vuh NAY-mun KON-takt met oo op nah-DAHT duh kuh-MISS-see haar buh-SPRAY-king hayft AH-fuh-ront. We will contact you after the panel finishes its discussion.

Word by Word

Kunt “Kunt” expresses “could” or “can” in this formal question. It appears before the addressed person in “Kunt u”. This is useful when politely asking someone to clarify, explain, or do something.

u “u” means “you” when addressing someone formally. In “Kunt u”, it identifies the person being asked and follows the polite verb form. Use it in professional conversations or when speaking respectfully to one person.

de “de” marks a definite noun phrase, meaning “the”, as in “de volgende stappen”. It is also used before “commissie” in the dialogue. It commonly comes directly before a known or specific noun.

volgende “volgende” means “next” or “following” in “de volgende stappen”. It identifies the actions that come after the current stage of the process. Use it before a noun when referring to the next item or stage.

stappen “stappen” refers to the successive actions in “de volgende stappen”. Here, it means the stages that follow in the application process. It is useful when asking about or describing a process.

in “in” means “in” and places “het proces” as the context for the steps. It commonly connects an action, stage, or topic with a process or setting. Here it is used when asking about steps within a procedure.

het “het” marks the definite noun phrase “het proces”, meaning “the process”. It identifies a specific process already understood in the interview context. It commonly comes directly before the noun it determines.

proces “proces” means “process” in the phrase “in het proces”. Here it refers to the stages of the application procedure. Use it when discussing how an organized procedure progresses.

toelichten “toelichten” means to clarify or explain something in detail. In “de volgende stappen in het proces toelichten”, it is the action being requested. It is useful in professional settings when asking someone to explain a procedure or decision.

commissie “commissie” refers to the panel that reviews the candidate’s materials. In “De commissie”, it is the group responsible for the evaluation. Use it for a committee or panel with a shared task or decision.

zal “zal” expresses a planned or expected future action: the panel “zal ... beoordelen”. It presents the panel’s review as something that will happen next. Use it when describing a future action or commitment.

uw “uw” means “your” in a formal form of address. In “uw materiaal”, it identifies the materials belonging to the person being addressed. It is useful in formal emails, interviews, and other professional communication.

materiaal “materiaal” refers to the submitted work or documents being reviewed. In “uw materiaal”, it means the candidate’s application materials. Use it for material or materials considered as a body of work or information.

beoordelen “beoordelen” means to review or evaluate. The panel will “uw materiaal beoordelen”, so the verb describes examining the submitted materials. It is useful when discussing the evaluation of work, applications, or proposals.

en “en” means “and” and joins the panel’s two actions: reviewing the materials and deciding. It connects items or actions of equal importance. Use it to link related words, phrases, or clauses.

beslissen “beslissen” means to decide. Here, the panel will decide whether another conversation is needed after reviewing the materials. Use it when describing a person or group making a choice or reaching a decision.

of “of” introduces the question of whether another conversation is needed. In this sentence, it connects “beslissen” with the matter being decided. Use it to introduce an indirect yes-or-no question.

er “er” helps introduce the presence or need of something in “er nog een gesprek nodig is”. Here it helps express that another conversation may be needed. It commonly appears in Dutch clauses describing that something exists, occurs, or is needed.

nog “nog” means “another” or “still” here, indicating an additional conversation. In “er nog een gesprek nodig is”, it shows that the conversation would be in addition to the interview already held. Use it when referring to something additional or continuing.

een “een” means “a” or “an” and introduces “gesprek” as one possible additional conversation. It presents the conversation as non-specific. Use it before a singular countable noun when introducing something not yet specifically identified.

gesprek “gesprek” means “conversation” and refers here to another interview-related conversation. It is the thing that may be needed in “een gesprek”. Use it when talking about a conversation, discussion, or meeting involving speech.

nodig “nodig” means “needed” or “necessary”. In “een gesprek nodig is”, it describes the conversation as required. Use it to say that a person, action, or item is necessary for a situation.

is “is” expresses that something has a particular status or condition. Here it completes the phrase “een gesprek nodig is”, meaning that another conversation is needed. Use it to connect a subject with a description or condition.

Ik “Ik” means “I” and identifies the candidate as the person who can upload the samples. It is the subject of “Ik kan”. Use it when speaking about your own actions, abilities, or intentions.

kan “kan” means “can” and expresses the candidate’s ability or possibility to upload the samples. In “Ik kan”, it comes before the action verb “uploaden”. Use it to state what you are able or permitted to do.

gevraagde “gevraagde” means “requested” and describes the examples in “de gevraagde voorbeelden”. It shows that the examples have been asked for as part of the application. Use it before a noun when identifying something that has been requested.

voorbeelden “voorbeelden” means “examples” or “samples”. Here it refers to work samples that the candidate can submit. Use it when offering concrete examples of work, experience, or results.

via “via” means “through” and identifies the route used to upload the samples. In “via het sollicitatieportaal”, the portal is the channel for the action. Use it to describe a method, route, or communication channel.

sollicitatieportaal “sollicitatieportaal” means “job application portal”. It is the online system through which the candidate can upload the requested examples. Use it when referring to the digital platform used during an application process.

uploaden “uploaden” means “to upload”. In “kan ... uploaden”, it describes sending digital files to the application portal. Use it after a verb expressing ability or intention when describing the action of uploading files.

samenvatting “samenvatting” means “summary”. Here it refers to a summary of the project that the candidate mentioned. Use it when referring to a shortened presentation of the main points of a text, project, or discussion.

van “van” means “of” in “de samenvatting van het project”. It links the summary to the project it summarizes. Use it to show a relationship such as belonging, origin, or the subject of a summary.

project “project” refers to the work described in the summary. In “de samenvatting van het project”, it identifies what the summary concerns. Use it for an organized piece of work with a defined purpose or scope.

die “die” means “that” or “which” and introduces the description “die u noemde”. It links the project summary to the earlier mention by the candidate. Use it to connect a noun with additional identifying information.

noemde “noemde” means “mentioned” in “die u noemde”. It refers to something the candidate brought up earlier in the conversation. Use it when referring back to a topic or item that someone mentioned.

zou “zou” expresses “would” in the assessment that the summary would be especially useful. It presents the usefulness as an expected or conditional judgment rather than a direct statement of fact. Use it when making a tentative assessment or describing a possible result.

bijzonder “bijzonder” means “especially” or “particularly” here and strengthens “nuttig”. It shows that the project summary would be notably useful. Use it before an adjective when emphasizing an outstanding degree of a quality.

nuttig “nuttig” means “useful”. Here it describes the value of the project summary for the panel. Use it when saying that something provides practical help or relevant information.

zijn “zijn” means “be” and completes the phrase “zou ... nuttig zijn”. It links the summary with the assessment that it would be useful. Use it after a modal or conditional form when describing a possible state or quality.

context “context” means the surrounding information that helps the panel understand the samples. In “context geven”, the candidate offers background without revealing confidential details. Use it when explaining the circumstances, background, or meaning of something.

geven “geven” means “to give” or “to provide”. In “context geven”, it describes providing background information. Use it with an object when offering information, support, or an explanation.

zonder “zonder” means “without” and introduces the action that will not be done: exposing confidential information. It shows that context can be provided while a particular risk is avoided. Use it before a noun or an infinitive phrase to describe an absence or omission.

vertrouwelijke “vertrouwelijke” means “confidential” and describes the information that must be protected. In “vertrouwelijke informatie”, it identifies information that should not be disclosed publicly. Use it before a noun when referring to private or restricted information.

informatie “informatie” means “information”. Here it concerns private details about clients that the candidate will not reveal. Use it for facts or details communicated or held in a professional context.

over “over” means “about” or “concerning” in “informatie over klanten”. It identifies the subject of the information. Use it to connect information, discussion, or questions with their topic.

klanten “klanten” means “clients” or “customers”. Here it refers to the people whose confidential information must be protected. Use it when discussing people who receive services or buy products.

vrij “vrij” contributes the meaning “freely” in “vrij te geven”, referring to releasing information. Here it contrasts with keeping confidential client information protected. Use it in this expression when describing information being released or made available.

te “te” marks the infinitive in “vrij te geven”. It connects the expression of release with the action “geven”. Use it before an infinitive in constructions where an action is described as possible, necessary, or part of another expression.

Dat “Dat” means “that” and refers back to the candidate’s ability to use judgment while protecting information. It introduces the subject of the next statement. Use it to refer to something just mentioned or to point to a fact or idea.

beoordelingsvermogen “beoordelingsvermogen” means judgment or discernment. Here it refers to the ability to decide how to handle information responsibly. Use it when discussing sound judgment in professional or sensitive situations.

bij “bij” means “when dealing with” or “in connection with” in “bij het omgaan met vertrouwelijke informatie”. It sets the situation in which judgment is important. Use it to connect a quality or action with a circumstance or activity.

omgaan “omgaan” means “dealing with” or “handling” in the expression “omgaan met”. Here it describes handling confidential information. Use it with “met” when discussing how someone manages a person, object, situation, or type of information.

met “met” means “with” and completes the expression “omgaan met”. It introduces the information being handled. Use it after “omgaan” to identify what someone is dealing with.

hier “hier” means “here” and refers to this interview or professional situation. In “is hier belangrijk”, it limits the importance to the current context. Use it to point to the present place, situation, or discussion.

belangrijk “belangrijk” means “important”. Here it describes the value of good judgment when handling confidential information. Use it to express that something matters or deserves attention.

Wanneer “Wanneer” means “when” and begins the question about the timing of the review outcome. It asks for the expected time of an event. Use it at the beginning of a question about when something happens.

iets “iets” means “something”. In “iets horen over de uitkomst”, it refers to receiving some information or news about the result. Use it when the exact information or object is not specified.

horen “horen” literally means “to hear”, but here it means to receive news or information. In “iets horen over de uitkomst”, it refers to being informed about the result. Use it when asking or saying whether someone has received an update.

uitkomst “uitkomst” means “outcome” or “result”. Here it refers to the result of the panel’s review. Use it when discussing the final result of an evaluation, process, or decision.

beoordeling “beoordeling” means “review” or “assessment”. In “de uitkomst van de beoordeling”, it identifies the evaluation whose result the candidate is waiting for. Use it for the act or result of evaluating something.

We “We” means “we” and identifies the panel or organization as the group that will contact the candidate. It is the subject of “We nemen”. Use it when speaking for yourself together with other people.

nemen “nemen” means “take”, but here it is part of the expression “contact ... op”, meaning to make contact. In “We nemen contact met u op”, the group promises to contact the candidate. Use this expression in professional follow-up or communication.

contact “contact” refers to communication with the candidate in “contact met u op”. Together with “nemen” and “op”, it expresses making contact. Use it when discussing communication between people or organizations.

op “op” is the separable particle that completes the expression “contact ... op”. It helps form the meaning “make contact” rather than its standalone meaning. Keep it with the verb expression when describing someone contacting another person.

nadat “nadat” means “after” and introduces the event that must happen first: the committee finishing its discussion. It connects the timing of the contact with the completed discussion. Use it to introduce a clause describing what happens afterward.

haar “haar” means “its” here and refers back to the committee. In “haar bespreking”, it identifies the discussion belonging to that committee. Use it as a possessive when referring to something associated with a feminine noun or a group such as a committee.

bespreking “bespreking” means “discussion”. Here it refers to the committee’s internal discussion of the candidate’s materials. Use it for a structured discussion or review of a topic.

heeft “heeft” means “has” and helps form the completed action “heeft afgerond”. Here it shows that the committee’s discussion will have been completed before contact is made. Use it with a completed-action form when describing something that has been finished.

afgerond “afgerond” means “completed” or “finished”. In “heeft afgerond”, it describes the committee bringing its discussion to an end. Use it when referring to a task, process, or discussion that has been completed.

Grammar Points

omgaan met + zelfstandig naamwoord

Het beoordelingsvermogen is belangrijk om met vertrouwelijke informatie om te gaan.

Ut buh-OOR-duh-lings-vur-MOH-ghun iss buh-LAHNG-rike om met vur-TROW-wuh-luh-kuh in-for-MAH-tsee om tuh GHAHN.

Judgment is important for handling confidential information.

Omgaan met betekent “to handle/deal with”. In een om-zin wordt het separable verb: om ... om te gaan.

om ... te + infinitief

Het is belangrijk om vertrouwelijke informatie niet vrij te geven.

Ut iss buh-LAHNG-rike om vur-TROW-wuh-luh-kuh in-for-MAH-tsee neet vray tuh KHAY-vun.

It is important not to disclose confidential information.

Gebruik om ... te + infinitief om het doel of de handeling na een beoordeling of beschrijving uit te drukken.

Dutch Vocabulary

beoordelen verb

buh-OOR-duh-lun to review; to assess

De commissie zal uw materiaal beoordelen.

beslissen verb

buh-SLISS-un to decide

en beslissen of er nog een gesprek nodig is

commissie noun

kuh-MISS-see panel; committee

De commissie zal uw materiaal beoordelen.

gesprek noun

khuh-SPREK conversation; interview

er nog een gesprek nodig is

gevraagd adj

khuh-VRAHKT requested gevraagde

de gevraagde voorbeelden

materiaal noun

maht-tee-REE-yahl material; materials

uw materiaal

nodig adj

NOH-dikh necessary; needed

een gesprek nodig is

proces noun

proh-SESS process

in het proces

stap noun

STAHp step stappen

de volgende stappen in het proces

toelichten verb

TOO-likh-tun to clarify; to explain

Kunt u de volgende stappen in het proces toelichten?

uploaden verb

UHP-loh-dun to upload

de gevraagde voorbeelden ... uploaden

volgende adj

VOL-ghun-duh next; following

de volgende stappen

Quiz

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process

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proces

conversation; interview

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gesprek

material; materials

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materiaal

next; following

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