Bedeutung
Stating a physical symptom.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are very direct about health. If you are not feeling well, it is expected to say so clearly. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more formal in professional settings. In Dutch companies, health is a priority. Reporting a headache is a standard, non-controversial reason for a sick day.
No Article
Never use 'een' or 'de' with 'hoofdpijn'.
Use 'erge'
Add 'erge' to emphasize that the pain is severe.
Bedeutung
Stating a physical symptom.
No Article
Never use 'een' or 'de' with 'hoofdpijn'.
Use 'erge'
Add 'erge' to emphasize that the pain is severe.
Be Direct
Dutch people appreciate you stating your needs clearly.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form.
Ik ____ hoofdpijn.
You 'have' (hebben) a headache in Dutch.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct option.
Hoofdpijn is uncountable; no article is needed.
Match the Dutch phrase to the English meaning.
Match: Ik heb hoofdpijn.
Hoofd = head, pijn = pain.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoe voel je je? B: ...
The question asks how you feel, so you report the symptom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ____ hoofdpijn.
You 'have' (hebben) a headache in Dutch.
Choose the correct option.
Hoofdpijn is uncountable; no article is needed.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Hoofd = head, pijn = pain.
A: Hoe voel je je? B: ...
The question asks how you feel, so you report the symptom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is uncountable. Use 'Ik heb hoofdpijn'.
It is neutral and suitable for all situations.
Use the same structure: 'Ik heb buikpijn' (stomachache).
Yes, metaphorically.
Use the past tense: 'Ik had hoofdpijn'.
Yes, it is a compound noun.
Only at the start of a sentence.
No, it is a professional way to explain a health issue.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Buikpijn
similarStomachache
Last hebben van
builds onTo suffer from
Ziek zijn
similarTo be sick
