Bedeutung
Expressing admiration.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (soberness/down-to-earthness). While 'trots op je' is common now, it is usually reserved for genuine achievements rather than constant empty praise. Flemish people often use 'fier' instead of 'trots'. 'Fier' has a slightly more emotional and traditional connotation in the south. In Surinamese Dutch, expressions of pride are often very warm and communal. Pride is often shared by the whole family or 'nasi' (nation). In modern Dutch offices, 'trots' is a keyword used in branding and internal communication to foster a sense of belonging.
The 'Op' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'OP'. 90% of learner mistakes with this phrase involve the preposition.
Don't overdo it
In the Netherlands, if you say it too often for small things, it loses its power. Save it for things that actually required effort.
Bedeutung
Expressing admiration.
The 'Op' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'OP'. 90% of learner mistakes with this phrase involve the preposition.
Don't overdo it
In the Netherlands, if you say it too often for small things, it loses its power. Save it for things that actually required effort.
Watch the 'jij'
Never say 'trots op jij'. It sounds very foreign. Always use 'je' or 'jou'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ik ben erg trots ___ mijn zus.
In Dutch, 'trots' is always followed by the preposition 'op'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'We are proud of you'.
'Wij' requires the verb 'zijn' and the preposition 'op'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik heb eindelijk mijn rijbewijs gehaald! B: Wat goed! ________
This is the natural response to someone sharing a success like getting a driver's license.
Match the situation to the best phrase.
Your friend just finished a difficult marathon.
'Trots op je' acknowledges the hard work of finishing a marathon.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Dutch vs English Prepositions
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ben erg trots ___ mijn zus.
In Dutch, 'trots' is always followed by the preposition 'op'.
Select the correct way to say 'We are proud of you'.
'Wij' requires the verb 'zijn' and the preposition 'op'.
A: Ik heb eindelijk mijn rijbewijs gehaald! B: Wat goed! ________
This is the natural response to someone sharing a success like getting a driver's license.
Your friend just finished a difficult marathon.
'Trots op je' acknowledges the hard work of finishing a marathon.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! You can be proud of pets, objects, or even your country. 'Ik ben trots op mijn nieuwe auto' is perfectly fine.
'Je' is the unstressed version, 'jou' is stressed. Use 'jou' if you want to emphasize that you are proud of *that specific person* and no one else.
Mostly, yes. If a Dutch person uses 'fier', they are usually trying to sound poetic or very formal. In everyday life in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, stick to 'trots'.
No, 'trots' is an adjective. You must use it with 'zijn' (to be). There is no verb 'trotsen' in this context.
You say: 'Ik ben trots op wat je hebt gedaan.'
It can be risky. It might sound like you are evaluating them. Better to say 'Ik heb veel bewondering voor uw aanpak' (I admire your approach).
The opposite of the feeling is 'beschaamd' (ashamed). 'Ik schaam me voor je' would be the negative equivalent.
Yes, this is common during national events or when the King does something notable.
When you are proud *of something*, yes. If you are just describing a person as proud, you don't need it: 'Hij is een trotse man.'
It can be, but it's not exclusively romantic. Parents say it to children, and friends say it to each other all the time.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Lekker bezig
similarGood job / Keep it up
Goed gedaan
synonymWell done
Ik heb bewondering voor je
builds onI admire you
Hoogmoed komt voor de val
contrastPride comes before a fall
