Bedeutung
Describing fatigue.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (being down-to-earth). Admitting you are tired is seen as honest, not weak. Flemish speakers might use 'moe van het reizen' similarly, but might also use 'versleten' (worn out) informally. In Surinamese-Dutch, you might hear 'moe' used with different intensifiers like 'soso' (only/just). Expats often use this phrase to explain why they aren't fully 'present' during their first week in the country.
Use 'erg' for emphasis
Without 'erg', it's a simple statement. With 'erg', you are asking for a bit of sympathy or understanding.
Don't say 'Ik heb moe'
This is a classic mistake for English and Spanish speakers. Always use 'ben' (am).
Bedeutung
Describing fatigue.
Use 'erg' for emphasis
Without 'erg', it's a simple statement. With 'erg', you are asking for a bit of sympathy or understanding.
Don't say 'Ik heb moe'
This is a classic mistake for English and Spanish speakers. Always use 'ben' (am).
The 'Pfff' factor
Add a small 'pfff' sound before the sentence to sound like a real Dutch person who is exhausted.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ik ben erg moe ___ het reizen.
In Dutch, you are always 'moe van' something.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the most natural Dutch sentence.
This uses the correct verb (zijn), preposition (van), and gerund structure (het reizen).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoe gaat het? B: Niet zo goed. Ik ben ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.
This fits the context of a general greeting after a trip.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just arrived at your friend's house after a 12-hour flight.
This is the most appropriate thing to say to explain your low energy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ben erg moe ___ het reizen.
In Dutch, you are always 'moe van' something.
Select the most natural Dutch sentence.
This uses the correct verb (zijn), preposition (van), and gerund structure (het reizen).
A: Hoe gaat het? B: Niet zo goed. Ik ben ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.
This fits the context of a general greeting after a trip.
You just arrived at your friend's house after a 12-hour flight.
This is the most appropriate thing to say to explain your low energy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenYes, 'de reis' (the trip) is very common and means almost the same thing as 'het reizen'.
No, you can also use 'heel' (heel moe) or 'zeer' (zeer moe - very formal).
In Dutch, when you use a verb as a noun, you must include the article 'het'.
Yes, it is neutral and honest. It is not considered unprofessional.
'Moe' is everyday Dutch; 'vermoeid' is more formal and often used in writing.
No, for that you would say 'Ik ben hem/haar zat' or 'Ik word moe van hem/haar' (he/she is annoying me).
Ik ben niet moe van het reizen.
Yes, 'moe' (tired) and 'koe' (cow) rhyme perfectly.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ik ben kapot
similarI am broken/exhausted
Ik ben het reizen zat
contrastI am fed up with traveling
Uitrusten
builds onTo rest up
Reisziek
specialized formMotion sick
