Significado
Really liking dogs.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people are famously 'nuchter' (sober/down-to-earth). Using 'gek op' is one of the few ways they comfortably express high emotion without sounding 'over the top'. In Flanders, you might hear 'zot van' more often than 'gek op'. 'Zot' is the Flemish equivalent of 'gek'. Younger generations might use 'leip op' or 'hard gaan op' as slangier versions of 'gek op'. The Dutch often treat pets as full family members. Saying 'gek op honden' is a very common social lubricant.
The 'Op' Rule
Always remember 'op'. If you forget it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Don't use with 'van'
Saying 'gek van' can mean you're annoyed. Stick to 'op' for positive feelings!
Significado
Really liking dogs.
The 'Op' Rule
Always remember 'op'. If you forget it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Don't use with 'van'
Saying 'gek van' can mean you're annoyed. Stick to 'op' for positive feelings!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ik ben gek ___ honden.
In Dutch, the fixed expression is 'gek op'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Dutch sentence.
The word order is Subject + Verb + Adjective + Prepositional Phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wil je een stukje kaas? B: Ja, lekker! Ik ___ ___ ___ kaas.
The phrase 'ben gek op' fits perfectly to show enthusiasm for the cheese.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a cute puppy in the park. What do you say to the owner?
Using 'uw hond' (your dog) makes it specific to the situation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIk ben gek ___ honden.
In Dutch, the fixed expression is 'gek op'.
Choose the most natural Dutch sentence.
The word order is Subject + Verb + Adjective + Prepositional Phrase.
A: Wil je een stukje kaas? B: Ja, lekker! Ik ___ ___ ___ kaas.
The phrase 'ben gek op' fits perfectly to show enthusiasm for the cheese.
You see a cute puppy in the park. What do you say to the owner?
Using 'uw hond' (your dog) makes it specific to the situation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! It's very common and sounds very sweet. 'Ik ben gek op jou' is a great thing to say.
Yes, much stronger. 'Leuk vinden' is just 'to like', while 'gek op' is 'to be crazy about'.
Only if you have a very friendly relationship with the person. Otherwise, use 'geïnteresseerd in'.
They are almost the same. 'Dol op' is slightly more old-fashioned or 'cute'.
Yes, it's a general statement about your preference for the species.
Use 'niet zo': 'Ik ben niet zo gek op honden.'
No, in this context it is 100% positive.
Yes, but use 'er gek op om...'. Example: 'Ik ben er gek op om te zwemmen.'
Yes, though 'zot op' or 'zot van' is more common in Flanders.
Probably 'korting' (discounts), 'fietsen' (cycling), and 'gezelligheid'!
Frases relacionadas
dol zijn op
synonymTo be fond of
houden van
similarTo love
verliefd zijn op
specialized formTo be in love with
een hekel hebben aan
contrastTo hate/dislike
