Bedeutung
Stating one's marital status.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are very direct. You can ask someone if they are married without it being considered rude. Similar to the Netherlands, but people might be slightly more formal in their initial interactions. Marriage is highly valued, and stating one's status is a sign of respect for family values. Social interactions are warm, and marital status is often a gateway to talking about family.
Final Devoicing
Remember that Dutch words ending in 'd' are pronounced as 't'. So 'getrouwd' sounds like 'getrouwt'.
Formal vs Informal
You can use 'Ik ben getrouwd' in every situation. It is perfectly neutral.
Bedeutung
Stating one's marital status.
Final Devoicing
Remember that Dutch words ending in 'd' are pronounced as 't'. So 'getrouwd' sounds like 'getrouwt'.
Formal vs Informal
You can use 'Ik ben getrouwd' in every situation. It is perfectly neutral.
Directness
Don't be surprised if Dutch people ask about your marital status early on. It's just their way of getting to know you.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb.
Ik ____ getrouwd.
The verb 'zijn' is used for states.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The correct construction is 'zijn' + past participle.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ben jij getrouwd? B: ____
This is the standard affirmative response.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a job interview.
This is a neutral, professional way to state your status.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ____ getrouwd.
The verb 'zijn' is used for states.
Choose the correct sentence.
The correct construction is 'zijn' + past participle.
A: Ben jij getrouwd? B: ____
This is the standard affirmative response.
You are at a job interview.
This is a neutral, professional way to state your status.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, that is incorrect. Always use 'Ik ben getrouwd'.
They mean the same, but 'gehuwd' is more formal.
Use 'Ik ben getrouwd met [naam]'.
No, it is a standard question in Dutch culture.
Say 'Ik ben verloofd'.
Say 'Ik ben gescheiden'.
No, it is the same for men and women.
Yes, it is used in both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable.
Because of Dutch final devoicing rules.
It is neutral, so it works in both formal and informal settings.
The opposite is 'Ik ben vrijgezel'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ik ben vrijgezel
contrastI am single
Ik ben gescheiden
similarI am divorced
Ik ben verloofd
similarI am engaged
Ik woon samen
similarI am cohabiting
