Bedeutung
Stating your current energy level.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Complaining about being tired is a common social ritual. It's often a way to start a conversation about how busy work is. Flemish speakers might use 'moe' similarly but often add 'vree' or 'stikkapot' for emphasis in informal settings. Directness is key. If you tell a Dutch boss you are tired, they might suggest you take a shorter lunch or go home early, rather than seeing it as a sign of weakness. The 'tentamenweek' (exam week) is the peak time for this phrase. Students bond over their shared lack of sleep.
Use 'heel' for variety
You can swap 'erg' with 'heel' (heel moe) and it sounds just as natural.
Don't say 'Ik heb moe'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'ben' (to be).
Bedeutung
Stating your current energy level.
Use 'heel' for variety
You can swap 'erg' with 'heel' (heel moe) and it sounds just as natural.
Don't say 'Ik heb moe'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'ben' (to be).
Honesty is valued
It's okay to say you're tired in the Netherlands; people prefer honesty over fake energy.
Inversion practice
Practice saying 'Vandaag ben ik...' to master Dutch word order early on.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Ik ___ erg moe vandaag.
The first person singular of 'zijn' is 'ben'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order:
In Dutch, the verb must be in the second position (V2 rule).
Match the Dutch phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are standard translations for different levels of tiredness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoe gaat het? B: Niet zo goed. ___
Being tired is a logical reason for 'niet zo goed'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ___ erg moe vandaag.
The first person singular of 'zijn' is 'ben'.
Choose the correct word order:
In Dutch, the verb must be in the second position (V2 rule).
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are standard translations for different levels of tiredness.
A: Hoe gaat het? B: Niet zo goed. ___
Being tired is a logical reason for 'niet zo goed'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it sounds very formal. Stick to 'erg' or 'heel' for daily life.
It is an adjective. You use it with the verb 'zijn'.
You can say 'Ik ben doodop' or 'Ik ben bekaf'.
No, Dutch adjectives don't change gender in this position.
'Moe' is common and casual; 'vermoeid' is more formal and medical.
Yes, it means 'I am tired of you' (annoyed).
Time adverbs often go at the end or the very beginning in Dutch.
No, they are completely different words with different origins.
Yes, if you are explaining why you are slow to respond to a colleague.
It's a soft scraping sound in the back of your throat.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ik ben kapot
synonymI am broken/shattered
Ik ben slaperig
similarI am sleepy
Ik heb het druk
builds onI am busy
Ik ben fit
contrastI am fit/energetic
Uitrusten
specialized formTo rest up
