Bedeutung
Complimenting someone on good work.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects the 'Vrijmibo' (Vrijdagmiddagborrel) culture. It's the verbal signal that work is over and the socializing begins. In Flanders, 'Goed gewerkt' is slightly more common than 'Lekker gewerkt', which can sound 'very Dutch' (Hollands) to Flemish ears. Surinamese Dutch often uses 'lekker' in similar ways, but the intonation is often more melodic and warm. In Afrikaans, 'Lekker gewerk' is used almost identically, showing the deep linguistic roots of the phrase.
The 'Hoor' Factor
Add 'hoor' at the end ('Lekker gewerkt, hoor!') to sound 100% more native. It adds a friendly, confirming tone.
Watch the Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. If you say it with a flat voice when someone fails, it's a burn. If you say it with a smile, it's a hug.
Bedeutung
Complimenting someone on good work.
The 'Hoor' Factor
Add 'hoor' at the end ('Lekker gewerkt, hoor!') to sound 100% more native. It adds a friendly, confirming tone.
Watch the Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. If you say it with a flat voice when someone fails, it's a burn. If you say it with a smile, it's a hug.
Flat Hierarchy
Don't be afraid to say this to your boss in the Netherlands. They will likely appreciate the informal validation.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to compliment your colleague at the end of the day.
Het is vijf uur. Je zegt tegen je collega: '_____ gewerkt vandaag!'
'Lekker gewerkt' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Which phrase is used for someone who is *currently* working?
Je loopt langs een vriend die aan het studeren is. Wat zeg je?
'Lekker bezig' is for ongoing actions; 'Lekker gewerkt' is for completed actions.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: Your friend just accidentally deleted a file they spent 3 hours on.
In this context, saying 'lekker gewerkt' highlights the irony of the failure.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'Ik heb eindelijk alle e-mails beantwoord.' B: 'Zo, _____ _____! Tijd voor koffie.'
This is the most natural response in a casual office setting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHet is vijf uur. Je zegt tegen je collega: '_____ gewerkt vandaag!'
'Lekker gewerkt' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Je loopt langs een vriend die aan het studeren is. Wat zeg je?
'Lekker bezig' is for ongoing actions; 'Lekker gewerkt' is for completed actions.
Context: Your friend just accidentally deleted a file they spent 3 hours on.
In this context, saying 'lekker gewerkt' highlights the irony of the failure.
A: 'Ik heb eindelijk alle e-mails beantwoord.' B: 'Zo, _____ _____! Tijd voor koffie.'
This is the most natural response in a casual office setting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, in the Netherlands it is perfectly acceptable in most office environments, though it is informal.
Absolutely. Use it after sports, gardening, or even after a long day of shopping.
'Goed gedaan' is 'Well done'. 'Lekker gewerkt' is more like 'You had a good, productive flow'.
Usually no. It's best used with people you have some connection with, like a waiter or a colleague.
Verwandte Redewendungen
lekker bezig
similarDoing a good job (ongoing)
goed gedaan
synonymWell done
lekker hoor
builds onThat's nice / Good for you
top gewerkt
specialized formExcellent work
