Significado
Describing someone as eccentric.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value 'normaal doen'. If you are 'vreemd', you are often viewed with a mix of suspicion and mild amusement. In Flanders, 'vreemd' is used similarly, but they might use 'raar' or 'special' (pronounced the French way) more often to describe eccentricity. In the capital, being 'vreemd' is more accepted and sometimes even celebrated as part of the city's diverse character. People here are known for being direct but also very reserved. Calling someone 'vreemd' is a significant observation.
The 'Een Beetje' Rule
Always use 'een beetje' when describing people to sound more like a native and less like a critic.
Final Devoicing
Remember that 'vreemd' ends in a 't' sound, even though it's written with a 'd'.
Significado
Describing someone as eccentric.
The 'Een Beetje' Rule
Always use 'een beetje' when describing people to sound more like a native and less like a critic.
Final Devoicing
Remember that 'vreemd' ends in a 't' sound, even though it's written with a 'd'.
Use 'Apart' for Bosses
If you need to describe your boss's weird behavior, use 'apart' instead of 'vreemd'. It sounds more respectful.
The Polder Context
Calling someone 'vreemd' is often a way to start a conversation about social boundaries.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to say 'He is a bit strange'.
Hij ___ een ___ vreemd.
The verb for 'he' is 'is', and the phrase for 'a bit' is 'een beetje'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to describe someone's quirk?
How do you describe an eccentric friend politely?
'Gek' (crazy) and 'Idioot' (idiot) are too strong and rude.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Waarom draagt hij een zonnebril in de nacht?' B: 'Ik weet het niet, ___.'
We use the adjective 'vreemd' to describe his behavior.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a man talking to a mailbox.
Talking to a mailbox is unusual behavior, hence 'vreemd'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Vreemd vs. Vreemdeling
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHij ___ een ___ vreemd.
The verb for 'he' is 'is', and the phrase for 'a bit' is 'een beetje'.
How do you describe an eccentric friend politely?
'Gek' (crazy) and 'Idioot' (idiot) are too strong and rude.
A: 'Waarom draagt hij een zonnebril in de nacht?' B: 'Ik weet het niet, ___.'
We use the adjective 'vreemd' to describe his behavior.
You see a man talking to a mailbox.
Talking to a mailbox is unusual behavior, hence 'vreemd'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot necessarily. It depends on the tone. It's often just an observation of eccentricity.
Yes, if a dish tastes unusual, you can say: 'Dit smaakt een beetje vreemd.'
'Raar' is more informal and can be slightly more negative. 'Vreemd' is more neutral.
Use 'een onbekende' or 'een vreemdeling'.
Yes, but you need the -e ending because 'man' is a noun.
No, they are not etymologically related, though they sound slightly similar to English speakers.
In modern Dutch, it usually means 'strange'. For 'foreign', we use 'buitenlands'.
Say: 'Hij doet een beetje vreemd.'
Yes, it can be a way of showing you have a sense of humor about your quirks.
'Normaal' (normal) or 'gewoon' (common/usual).
Frases relacionadas
Een vreemde eend in de bijt
similarAn odd one out / a stranger in a group.
Vreemde ogen dwingen
builds onStrangers' eyes compel (children behave better for strangers).
Raar maar waar
similarStrange but true.
Apart
synonymUnique/Separate.
