المعنى
Accepting praise.
خلفية ثقافية
Compliments are often given for 'normal' things done well, rather than just exceptional feats. This phrase is the standard 'receipt' for such social transactions. Flemish people might use 'Dat is een schoon compliment.' 'Schoon' is the Flemish equivalent of 'mooi' in this context. Direct feedback is common. If a Dutch boss gives a compliment, they mean it. Using this phrase shows you take their feedback seriously. In the Surinamese-Dutch community, compliments might be accepted with more overt warmth, but this phrase remains the formal bridge.
Smile!
Dutch people value sincerity. A small smile while saying this makes it 100% more effective.
Don't over-explain
After saying this, you don't need to explain why you don't deserve the compliment. Just stop there.
المعنى
Accepting praise.
Smile!
Dutch people value sincerity. A small smile while saying this makes it 100% more effective.
Don't over-explain
After saying this, you don't need to explain why you don't deserve the compliment. Just stop there.
The 'Vind ik' trick
Use 'Dat vind ik een mooi compliment' to sound more like a native speaker who is expressing a personal opinion.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Dank je wel, dat is een ______ compliment.
Because 'compliment' is a 'het-woord' and follows 'een', the adjective 'mooi' does not get an -e.
Choose the most natural response for the situation.
Collega: 'Je hebt echt talent voor presenteren!' Jij: '_________________'
This is the most polite and idiomatic way to accept praise in a Dutch professional setting.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
Which phrase fits best when you are surprised and very happy?
'Wat een...' adds the necessary enthusiasm for a surprise.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
This includes the personal 'vind ik' and the correct adjective form.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDank je wel, dat is een ______ compliment.
Because 'compliment' is a 'het-woord' and follows 'een', the adjective 'mooi' does not get an -e.
Collega: 'Je hebt echt talent voor presenteren!' Jij: '_________________'
This is the most polite and idiomatic way to accept praise in a Dutch professional setting.
Which phrase fits best when you are surprised and very happy?
'Wat een...' adds the necessary enthusiasm for a surprise.
Select the correct sentence:
This includes the personal 'vind ik' and the correct adjective form.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةNo, because 'compliment' is a 'het-word', the adjective 'mooi' stays 'mooi' after 'een'.
Not at all! It's very common among friends to show genuine appreciation.
You can still say it to be polite, or say 'Dat is lief van je' to focus on their kindness instead.
It's not better, just different. 'Groot' implies the praise is very significant or high.
The Dutch rarely use this phrase sarcastically. If they do, the tone is very flat and the 'mooi' is elongated.
عبارات ذات صلة
Dank je wel
similarThank you very much
Wat lief van je
similarHow sweet of you
Insgelijks
contrastLikewise
Geen dank
contrastYou're welcome
