The exact spelling appears at position 7,501 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How beschikking is pronounced
IPA: /bəˈsxɪ.kɪŋ/ · Syllables: be·schik·king
Say the article and noun together—de beschikking—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What beschikking means
power of control, direction or disposal; decision, ruling (by an authorized official or official body such as a court); mastery, command
Dictionary label: feminine
access
Dictionary label: feminine
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de beschikking | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de beschikkingen | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | beschikkinkje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de beschikking as a single unit, then contrast it with de beschikkingen. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with beschikking
Ik sta tot uw beschikking.
I am at your disposal.
De teruggaaf wordt vastgesteld bij beschikking van de inspecteur.
The refund is determined by decision of the inspector.
De gramofoon is het meest moderne studiemiddel om vreemde talen te leren, dat U zich kunt denken. (..) Uw onvermoeibare leraar herhaalt niet alleen het gesprokene geduldig steeds op dezelfde correcte wijze, doch hij staat bovendien elke dag en op elk uur van de dag tot Uw beschikking.
The gramophone is the most modern study aid to learn foreign languages that you can think of. (..) Your tireless teacher not only repeats what was said patiently again and again in the same correct way, he is also every day and every hour of the day at your disposal.
Alle menu's en functies staan tot uw beschikking en zelfs macro's blijken goed te werken.
All menus and functions are at your disposal and even macros turn out to work well.
Ik heb de beschikking over een computer met een internetverbinding.
I have access to a computer with an internet connection.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de beschikking three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de beschikkingen. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de beschikking as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about beschikking
What does beschikking mean?
power of control, direction or disposal; decision, ruling (by an authorized official or official body such as a court); mastery, command; access.
Is it de beschikking or het beschikking?
The cited entry uses de beschikking. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of beschikking?
The cited plural is beschikkingen. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use beschikking in a recorded response
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