A1 Expression Neutral

Dat is leuk.

That is nice.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Dat is leuk' to express that you find something pleasant, fun, or enjoyable in a casual conversation.

  • Means: That is fun, nice, or enjoyable.
  • Used in: Responding to good news, social plans, or interesting facts.
  • Don't confuse: 'Leuk' (fun/nice) with 'lekker' (tasty/physically comfortable).
Smiling face + thumbs up = Dat is leuk!

Explanation at your level:

This is a simple way to say something is good or fun. Use it when a friend tells you good news.
It is a standard expression for showing interest. It functions as a positive reaction to news or plans, helping to maintain a friendly conversation.
This phrase acts as a phatic expression, reinforcing social bonds. It is essential for conversational flow, allowing speakers to acknowledge information while signaling a positive attitude toward the interlocutor's contribution.
In sociolinguistic terms, this is a high-frequency positive marker. It is used to align with the speaker's perspective, demonstrating empathy and shared values within a casual register.
This expression exemplifies the Dutch tendency toward pragmatic brevity. It functions as a versatile evaluative adjective, encapsulating a wide range of positive sentiments without requiring complex syntactic structures.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, 'leuk' acts as a prototypical category for positive affect in Dutch. Its usage in 'Dat is leuk' demonstrates the speaker's ability to map social stimuli onto a culturally defined schema of 'fun' or 'pleasantness', facilitating seamless social interaction.

Bedeutung

Expressing that something is pleasant.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

The Dutch use 'leuk' constantly. It is a hallmark of their direct but friendly communication style. Belgians also use 'leuk', but 'tof' is often used as a synonym in casual speech.

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Don't overthink it

If you aren't sure what to say, 'Dat is leuk' is almost always a safe, positive response.

Bedeutung

Expressing that something is pleasant.

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Don't overthink it

If you aren't sure what to say, 'Dat is leuk' is almost always a safe, positive response.

Teste dich selbst

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'We gaan naar de film. Dat is ___.'

a) lekker b) leuk c) mooi

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: b

Leuk is used for activities like going to the cinema.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Häufig gestellte Fragen

1 Fragen

Yes, 'Hij is leuk' means he is a nice/fun person.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Wat leuk!

specialized form

How fun!

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Dat is fijn.

similar

That is pleasant/good.

Wo du es verwendest

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Weekend plans

A: We gaan zaterdag naar het strand.

B: Dat is leuk!

informal
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New hobby

A: Ik ben begonnen met schilderen.

B: Dat is leuk!

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Leuk' as 'Look'—if it's nice to look at, it's 'Leuk'!

Visual Association

Imagine a bright, sunny park with people laughing. That scene is 'leuk'.

Rhyme

It's not a chore, it's 'leuk' to the core!

Story

I told my friend I bought a puppy. She smiled and said, 'Dat is leuk!' We then went to the park. It was a very 'leuk' day.

Word Web

gezelligfijnmooileukerleukstleukigheid

Herausforderung

Say 'Dat is leuk' every time someone tells you something positive today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¡Qué bien!

Spanish uses 'bien' (good) while Dutch uses 'leuk' (fun/nice).

French high

C'est sympa.

French 'sympa' is often used for people, whereas 'leuk' is broader.

German moderate

Das ist schön.

Dutch 'leuk' is more informal and energetic than German 'schön'.

Japanese high

いいですね (Ii desu ne)

Japanese includes a particle 'ne' to seek agreement, which is implied in Dutch.

Arabic moderate

هذا جميل (Hadha jamil)

Arabic 'jamil' carries a slightly more formal/aesthetic weight than the casual 'leuk'.

Easily Confused

Dat is leuk. vs. Lekker

Learners use it for everything.

Use 'leuk' for fun, 'lekker' for food/comfort.

FAQ (1)

Yes, 'Hij is leuk' means he is a nice/fun person.

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