studentenvereniging
The English phrase sorority is translated into Dutch as studentenvereniging.
A studentenvereniging refers to a social organization of female students at a college or university.
Meaning: social organization of female students at a college or university (noun)
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Unlike the North American concept of a sorority which is gender-specific, a studentenvereniging can be gender-neutral, gender-segregated or mixed, depending on the specific organization.
Did you know?
- Some studentenverenigingen maintain strict 'introduction weeks' called ontgroening, which historically involved grueling rituals to test the newcomers' endurance.
- In the Netherlands, many studentenverenigingen are actually 'corpora', which are exclusive social circles where members wear specific colored scarves to show their membership.
- In some Dutch cities, there is a sharp cultural distinction between a 'studentenvereniging' and a 'studievereniging', the latter being strictly for academic study support.
Examples in context
- During the academic conference, she proudly discussed her involvement in a prestigious vrouwenvereniging.During the academic conference, she proudly discussed her involvement in a prestigious women's association.
- Zij zit in een studentenvereniging.She is in a sorority.
- Mijn zus is lid van een studentenvereniging.My sister is a member of a sorority.
Example conversation
Julia and Lucas are talking about university life.
- JuliaIk wil me aanmelden bij een studentenvereniging.I want to join a sorority.
- LucasDat is een goed idee, Julia.That is a good idea, Julia.
- JuliaKen je een goede studentenvereniging hier?Do you know a good sorority here?
- LucasIk kan je wat tips geven.I can give you some tips.
