Bedeutung
Expressing excitement or anticipation for an upcoming event.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are very direct. If they say they have 'zin', they mean it. It is a sign of reliability. The phrase is used similarly, but the tone might be slightly softer and more polite. Using this phrase in a Dutch business context shows you are integrated and enthusiastic. Often used with emojis to show excitement for weekend plans.
The 'er' rule
Always include 'er' when referring to a previously mentioned event. It makes your Dutch sound much more natural.
Intensify it
Add 'ontzettend' before 'zin' to show you are really, really excited.
Bedeutung
Expressing excitement or anticipation for an upcoming event.
The 'er' rule
Always include 'er' when referring to a previously mentioned event. It makes your Dutch sound much more natural.
Intensify it
Add 'ontzettend' before 'zin' to show you are really, really excited.
Be positive
Dutch people appreciate this phrase because it shows you are a positive, engaged person.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
We gaan morgen naar het strand. Ik heb ___ zin in!
The 'er' is the required placeholder for the event.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option:
The full phrase requires both 'er' and 'in'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Zullen we vanavond een film kijken?' B: 'Ja, ___!'
This is the standard way to express excitement for a plan.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Your friend invites you to a concert. What do you say?
This shows positive anticipation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenWe gaan morgen naar het strand. Ik heb ___ zin in!
The 'er' is the required placeholder for the event.
Choose the best option:
The full phrase requires both 'er' and 'in'.
A: 'Zullen we vanavond een film kijken?' B: 'Ja, ___!'
This is the standard way to express excitement for a plan.
Your friend invites you to a concert. What do you say?
This shows positive anticipation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is perfectly fine for casual or semi-formal emails to colleagues.
No, you can use it for small things like lunch or a walk.
It acts as a pronoun for the event you are talking about.
Yes, that is correct if you specify the event.
No, it is standard, neutral Dutch.
Then don't use it! You can say 'Ik heb er niet zo'n zin in'.
No, it is strictly for future events.
The meaning is the same, but the pronunciation might vary slightly.
Yes, if you have a good relationship.
No, it is one of the first phrases learners pick up.
No, 'Ik heb er zin in om je te zien' is correct, but 'Ik heb zin in jou' means something else entirely (often sexual).
Use it every time you make a plan with someone.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ik kijk ernaar uit
synonymI am looking forward to it
Zin hebben in
builds onTo feel like having/doing something
Er geen zin in hebben
contrastTo not be looking forward to it
Gezellig
similarCozy/fun
