Bedeutung
Expressing sincere regret.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people appreciate directness. Using 'Het spijt me zeer' shows you are taking the situation seriously without being overly dramatic. Belgians often use slightly more formal language than the Dutch. 'Het spijt me zeer' is very common in professional Flemish settings.
Focus on the 'ij'
The 'ij' sound is unique to Dutch. Practice it until it sounds like a smooth glide.
Bedeutung
Expressing sincere regret.
Focus on the 'ij'
The 'ij' sound is unique to Dutch. Practice it until it sounds like a smooth glide.
Teste dich selbst
Select the correct Dutch phrase for a formal apology.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The verb 'spijten' requires the impersonal 'Het'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
The verb 'spijten' requires the impersonal 'Het'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it sounds too formal. Use 'Sorry' instead.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Mijn excuses
synonymMy apologies