Significado
Stating you need more time.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people value punctuality. Using this phrase is a polite way to manage a delay without being rude. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more indirect in professional settings. Dutch is the official language. The usage is identical to the Netherlands. Used in formal education and government, following standard Dutch norms.
Use 'nog'
Always include 'nog' to emphasize that you are still in the process.
Be direct
Dutch people appreciate honesty. Don't feel bad about saying you aren't finished.
Significado
Stating you need more time.
Use 'nog'
Always include 'nog' to emphasize that you are still in the process.
Be direct
Dutch people appreciate honesty. Don't feel bad about saying you aren't finished.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word.
Ik ben nog niet ____ met mijn werk.
The phrase 'klaar zijn' means to be finished.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct Dutch sentence.
The correct word order is Subject-Verb-Adverb-Negation-Adjective.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ben je al klaar? B: ____, ik heb nog vijf minuten nodig.
If you need more time, you are not finished (Nee).
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosIk ben nog niet ____ met mijn werk.
The phrase 'klaar zijn' means to be finished.
Choose the correct Dutch sentence.
The correct word order is Subject-Verb-Adverb-Negation-Adjective.
A: Ben je al klaar? B: ____, ik heb nog vijf minuten nodig.
If you need more time, you are not finished (Nee).
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, it is perfectly professional.
It can also mean 'ready' or 'clear'.
Frases relacionadas
Ik ben nog bezig
synonymI am still busy.
Ik heb meer tijd nodig
similarI need more time.
Ik ben klaar
contrastI am finished.
Nog even geduld
similarA little more patience.
