المعنى
Showing interest in something.
خلفية ثقافية
The Dutch use 'benieuwd' to avoid sounding too pushy. It's a way to ask for information while respecting the other person's space. In Flanders, 'benieuwd' is also common, but you might hear 'curieus' more often in informal dialects, which sounds more like the French 'curieux'. In Dutch business, 'benieuwd' is a standard way to end an email to prompt a reply without using a command. Dutch influencers often use 'Benieuwd naar jullie mening!' in captions to encourage comments and engagement.
The 'Naar' Rule
Always memorize 'benieuwd' together with 'naar'. It will save you from many mistakes!
Softening Questions
Use 'Ik ben benieuwd...' before a question to make it sound much more polite in a professional setting.
المعنى
Showing interest in something.
The 'Naar' Rule
Always memorize 'benieuwd' together with 'naar'. It will save you from many mistakes!
Softening Questions
Use 'Ik ben benieuwd...' before a question to make it sound much more polite in a professional setting.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct preposition.
Ik ben erg benieuwd ___ je nieuwe huis.
In Dutch, 'benieuwd' is always followed by the preposition 'naar'.
Which sentence is most natural for a job interview?
How do you tell the recruiter you want to hear their decision?
This is a polite, formal way to express interest in the outcome.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ik heb een verrassing voor je!' B: 'Echt? ___'
This is the standard response to a surprise.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينIk ben erg benieuwd ___ je nieuwe huis.
In Dutch, 'benieuwd' is always followed by the preposition 'naar'.
How do you tell the recruiter you want to hear their decision?
This is a polite, formal way to express interest in the outcome.
A: 'Ik heb een verrassing voor je!' B: 'Echt? ___'
This is the standard response to a surprise.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةNot exactly. 'Excited' is 'enthousiast' or 'zin hebben in'. 'Benieuwd' specifically means you want to know the outcome.
Yes, it means you are interested in getting to know that person better.
عبارات ذات صلة
Ik vraag me af
similarI wonder
Nieuwsgierig
synonymCurious/Nosy
Interesse tonen
builds onTo show interest
