Bedeutung
An unexpected extra benefit.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch love for 'korting' (discounts) is legendary. 'Mooi meegenomen' is the verbal expression of this love for value. In Dutch meetings, being 'nuchter' (practical) is key. Using this phrase shows you are focused on efficiency and results. It's a way to accept a compliment or a gift without appearing too arrogant or greedy. While also used in Flanders, Flemish speakers might more often use 'dat is meegenomen' without the 'mooi', or use 'dat is een meevaller'.
Use it for compliments
If someone praises a skill you didn't know you were showing, say 'Dat is mooi meegenomen!' to sound humble and native.
Don't overdo the 'mooi'
If you say it for every tiny thing, you might sound a bit sarcastic or overly focused on small gains.
Bedeutung
An unexpected extra benefit.
Use it for compliments
If someone praises a skill you didn't know you were showing, say 'Dat is mooi meegenomen!' to sound humble and native.
Don't overdo the 'mooi'
If you say it for every tiny thing, you might sound a bit sarcastic or overly focused on small gains.
The 'Lekker' variation
Use 'lekker meegenomen' when you are talking to friends about something that makes your life easier, like a shorter commute.
Teste dich selbst
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in om de zin af te maken.
Ik ging naar de winkel voor melk, maar de kaas was in de aanbieding. Dat is ___ ___.
The standard idiom is 'mooi meegenomen'.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'mooi meegenomen'?
Kies de beste situatie:
The phrase is used for positive, unexpected extras.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'De zon schijnt, terwijl ze regen hadden voorspeld!' B: 'Ja, ___!'
Unexpected good weather is a perfect 'mooi meegenomen' moment.
Match de situatie met de reactie.
Situatie: Je koopt een nieuwe auto en krijgt er gratis winterbanden bij.
Free winter tires are a classic extra benefit.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Mooi Meegenomen'
Money
- • Discounts
- • Tax returns
- • Found coins
Time
- • No traffic
- • Early finish
- • Short lines
Skills
- • Language gain
- • New contacts
- • Free advice
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ging naar de winkel voor melk, maar de kaas was in de aanbieding. Dat is ___ ___.
The standard idiom is 'mooi meegenomen'.
Kies de beste situatie:
The phrase is used for positive, unexpected extras.
A: 'De zon schijnt, terwijl ze regen hadden voorspeld!' B: 'Ja, ___!'
Unexpected good weather is a perfect 'mooi meegenomen' moment.
Situatie: Je koopt een nieuwe auto en krijgt er gratis winterbanden bij.
Free winter tires are a classic extra benefit.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it in a business email or a casual chat. It's safe everywhere!
Not really. You wouldn't say a person is 'mooi meegenomen' unless you are talking about their skills in a professional context.
'Meevaller' is a noun (a lucky break). 'Mooi meegenomen' is a description of a benefit.
No, that doesn't exist. If something is a disadvantage, you'd say 'dat is een tegenvaller'.
Yes, but Flemish people might use 'dat is meegenomen' or 'dat is mooi meegenomen' slightly less frequently than the Dutch.
No! It can be about time, skills, weather, or even a good seat on a bus.
Yes: 'Dat was mooi meegenomen.'
No, it's a standard idiomatic expression used by all age groups.
It's the soft or hard Dutch 'g', like the 'ch' in 'Loch Ness'.
Yes, adding 'heel' (very) is a common way to emphasize the benefit.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Een meevaller
synonymA stroke of luck.
Geluk bij een ongeluk
similarA blessing in disguise.
De kers op de taart
similarThe cherry on top.
Twee vliegen in één klap
builds onTwo birds with one stone.
