Significado
Experiencing high fatigue.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch are very direct. If they are tired, they will say it. It is not considered rude to leave a party early because you are 'erg moe'. In Dutch offices, admitting you are tired is often seen as a sign that you have worked hard, but also a signal to take a 'koffiepauze'. Students often use 'gaar' instead of 'erg moe' to describe the feeling after a long night of studying or drinking. The Dutch concept of 'rust, reinheid en regelmaat' (rest, cleanliness, and regularity) emphasizes that being 'erg moe' should be solved with a strict sleep schedule.
Use 'heel' for friends
While 'erg' is fine, 'heel' sounds slightly more natural in very casual conversations with friends.
Avoid 'Ik heb moe'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'ben'!
Significado
Experiencing high fatigue.
Use 'heel' for friends
While 'erg' is fine, 'heel' sounds slightly more natural in very casual conversations with friends.
Avoid 'Ik heb moe'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'ben'!
Add 'van'
Add 'van' + [noun] to explain WHY you are tired. E.g., 'Ik ben moe van het wachten.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'zijn'.
Ik ___ erg moe na het sporten.
The subject is 'Ik', so the verb must be 'ben'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the right way to say 'I am very tired'.
Dutch uses 'zijn' (ben) and the intensifier 'erg' comes before the adjective 'moe'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ga je mee naar de film? B: Nee, sorry, ___ ___ ___ ___.
This is the standard way to decline an invitation due to fatigue.
Match the Dutch phrase with its English meaning.
1. Ik ben erg moe. 2. Ik ben een beetje moe. 3. Ik ben doodop.
Erg = very, een beetje = a bit, doodop = exhausted.
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Ayudas visuales
Levels of Tiredness
Mild
- • Een beetje moe
- • Slaperig
Strong
- • Erg moe
- • Heel moe
Extreme
- • Doodop
- • Kapot
- • Uitgeput
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIk ___ erg moe na het sporten.
The subject is 'Ik', so the verb must be 'ben'.
Choose the right way to say 'I am very tired'.
Dutch uses 'zijn' (ben) and the intensifier 'erg' comes before the adjective 'moe'.
A: Ga je mee naar de film? B: Nee, sorry, ___ ___ ___ ___.
This is the standard way to decline an invitation due to fatigue.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Erg = very, een beetje = a bit, doodop = exhausted.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but 'zeer' is quite formal. 'Erg' or 'heel' are much more common in daily life.
Not exactly. 'Moe' is tired/exhausted. 'Slaap hebben' is specifically feeling like you need to sleep.
Adjectives ending in a vowel often don't take the -e ending in the predicative position. 'Moe' is a classic example.
Absolutely. It is used for both physical and mental states.
You could say 'Ik ben fit' or 'Ik heb veel energie'.
Usually, but as an adjective on its own, 'erg' can mean 'bad' or 'serious' (e.g., 'Dat is erg' = That is bad).
Use the verb 'worden': 'Ik word erg moe'.
Yes, but be careful! It means 'I am tired of you' (annoyed), not that the person made you physically sleepy.
Yes, it is standard Dutch used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
'Moe' is the everyday word; 'vermoeid' is more formal and often used in writing or medicine.
Frases relacionadas
Ik ben kapot
similarI am broken/exhausted
Ik ben doodop
similarI am dead tired
Ik ben bekaf
similarI am pooped
Ik ben het zat
contrastI am fed up
Ik heb slaap
builds onI am sleepy
