Bedeutung
Something is not allowed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch have a 'Gedoogbeleid' (tolerance policy). Even if something is 'verboden', it might be tolerated if it doesn't cause a nuisance. However, don't test this with parking or smoking in public buildings! In Flanders, 'verboden' is used just as frequently as in the Netherlands, but the tone can sometimes feel slightly more formal or traditional. In Dutch offices, rules are often clearly stated. 'Verboden' is used in safety manuals and official contracts to ensure 'duidelijkheid' (clarity). The Dutch love signs. You will see 'Verboden' on almost every street corner, from 'Verboden te fietsen' to 'Verboden voor honden'. It reflects a society that values order and clear boundaries.
Look for the Red
In the Netherlands, 'verboden' is almost always accompanied by the color red on signs. If you see red, look for this word!
Don't say 'Ik ben verboden'
This is a classic mistake. It sounds like you are a person who is illegal. Always start with 'Het is...'
Bedeutung
Something is not allowed.
Look for the Red
In the Netherlands, 'verboden' is almost always accompanied by the color red on signs. If you see red, look for this word!
Don't say 'Ik ben verboden'
This is a classic mistake. It sounds like you are a person who is illegal. Always start with 'Het is...'
The 'Om... te' Rule
When using a verb after 'verboden', always use 'om... te'. It makes you sound much more fluent than just using the verb alone.
Directness
Don't be offended by a 'Verboden' sign. It's not meant to be rude; it's just Dutch directness at work.
Teste dich selbst
Vul het juiste woord in.
Het is ______ om hier te roken.
We use the past participle 'verboden' after 'Het is'.
Welke zin is correct voor een officieel bord?
Kies de beste optie:
The impersonal 'Het is' and the 'te + infinitive' structure is correct.
Combineer de woorden tot een logische zin.
Sleep de woorden naar de juiste plek.
This is a standard Dutch sign meaning 'No entry for unauthorized persons'.
Maak de dialoog af.
Toerist: 'Mag ik hier zwemmen?' Politieagent: 'Nee, meneer. ______.'
The police officer uses a formal, full sentence to explain the rule.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Verboden vs. Mag Niet
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHet is ______ om hier te roken.
We use the past participle 'verboden' after 'Het is'.
Kies de beste optie:
The impersonal 'Het is' and the 'te + infinitive' structure is correct.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
This is a standard Dutch sign meaning 'No entry for unauthorized persons'.
Toerist: 'Mag ik hier zwemmen?' Politieagent: 'Nee, meneer. ______.'
The police officer uses a formal, full sentence to explain the rule.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 Fragen'Verboden' is stronger and more official (legal). 'Niet toegestaan' is slightly more polite and often used by businesses.
No, you cannot say 'Jij bent verboden'. You must say 'Het is voor jou verboden om...' or 'Je mag niet...'.
Yes, it is almost always formal. In casual speech, use 'mag niet'.
In many Dutch dialects, the final 'n' after an 'e' is dropped in spoken language. 'Ver-bo-duh' is very common.
It means both. It is the direct equivalent of both English words.
Use 'ten strengste verboden'.
Yes, for example: 'een verboden boek' (a forbidden book).
You will likely get a 'boete' (fine) or your car might be 'weggesleept' (towed).
Yes, it is used for the 'Ten Commandments' (de tien geboden), where 'gebod' is the opposite of 'verbod'.
It's better to use 'Dat mag niet'. 'Verboden' sounds too much like a judge speaking to a child.
Yes, 'het verbod' (the prohibition/ban).
It means 'No entry'. It's one of the most common signs in the Netherlands.
Both are correct. 'Verboden te' is more common on signs. 'Verboden om te' is more common in full sentences.
Yes, etymologically it means 'to bid against' or 'to command away'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Niet toegestaan
similarNot permitted
Mag niet
similarNot allowed
Strafbaar
specialized formPunishable by law
Onbevoegd
specialized formUnauthorized
Ten strengste verboden
builds onStrictly forbidden
