Bedeutung
Being shocked or deeply moved.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Used to show empathy in a culture that values directness. Similar usage, often with a slightly softer tone. Shared linguistic root makes it easily understood across the region. The concept of being 'speechless' is universal.
Use emphasis
Add 'echt' (really) to make it sound more sincere.
Condolences
This is a very safe and respectful thing to say at a funeral.
Bedeutung
Being shocked or deeply moved.
Use emphasis
Add 'echt' (really) to make it sound more sincere.
Condolences
This is a very safe and respectful thing to say at a funeral.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Ik heb er geen woorden ____.
The preposition 'voor' is required.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
This is the complete, standard idiomatic form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Wat een vreselijk nieuws.' B: 'Ja, ___.'
This is the appropriate response to bad news.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenIk heb er geen woorden ____.
The preposition 'voor' is required.
Choose the correct sentence.
This is the complete, standard idiomatic form.
A: 'Wat een vreselijk nieuws.' B: 'Ja, ___.'
This is the appropriate response to bad news.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it works for both extreme joy and extreme sadness.
It is neutral and works in almost any situation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Woorden tekort komen
synonymTo run short of words.
Met de mond vol tanden staan
similarTo be speechless/stuck for words.
Sprakeloos zijn
synonymTo be speechless.
