Significado
Attending a cinema screening.
Contexto cultural
Dutch cinemas often have a 'pauze' (intermission) in the middle of the film, especially in smaller towns, to allow people to buy more snacks. The 'Pathé' chain is the dominant cinema provider, and their orange branding is iconic across Dutch cities. Arthouse cinemas, or 'Filmhuizen', are very popular for more intellectual or independent films and often have a cozy bar. The 'Nationale Bioscoopbon' is a very common birthday gift for all ages.
The 'Bios' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'naar de bios'. It's shorter and very common.
Singular vs Plural
Remember: it's 'de film' (singular), not 'de films' (plural), even if you go often.
Significado
Attending a cinema screening.
The 'Bios' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'naar de bios'. It's shorter and very common.
Singular vs Plural
Remember: it's 'de film' (singular), not 'de films' (plural), even if you go often.
The 'Filmpje' Nuance
Using the diminutive 'filmpje' makes the invitation sound much more casual and less like a formal commitment.
Borrelen After
Always be prepared to go for a drink after the movie; it's part of the 'naar de film gaan' ritual!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition and article.
Wij gaan ______ ______ film.
The standard phrase is 'naar de film'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I went to the movies yesterday'?
Gisteren...
The verb 'gaan' uses 'zijn' (ben) in the perfect tense.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Heb je zin om vanavond iets te doen? B: Ja, laten we ______ ______ ______.
This is the most natural way to suggest going out to the cinema.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to suggest a casual movie night to a close friend.
'Een filmpje pakken' is the perfect casual variation for friends.
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Ayudas visuales
Going Out vs. Staying In
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosWij gaan ______ ______ film.
The standard phrase is 'naar de film'.
Gisteren...
The verb 'gaan' uses 'zijn' (ben) in the perfect tense.
A: Heb je zin om vanavond iets te doen? B: Ja, laten we ______ ______ ______.
This is the most natural way to suggest going out to the cinema.
You want to suggest a casual movie night to a close friend.
'Een filmpje pakken' is the perfect casual variation for friends.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, it is perfectly correct but slightly more formal than 'naar de film gaan'.
In Dutch, 'film' is a common gender noun, so it always takes the article 'de'.
No, it specifically means going to a theater. For home, use 'een film kijken'.
It's a casual way to say 'catch a movie' at the cinema.
Rarely. It's much more common in Belgium (Flanders).
Yes, to indicate the action of going. You can also say 'Ik ben bij de film' if you are already there.
Yes, it's a very common first date activity in the Netherlands.
You say: 'Welke film draait er?'
Usually, you'd say 'naar het filmfestival gaan', but for a specific movie there, you can use it.
An arthouse cinema that shows independent or non-Hollywood films.
Yes, most foreign films are subtitled (ondertiteld), not dubbed, except for children's movies.
It's moderate, usually between 11 and 16 euros per ticket.
Frases relacionadas
naar de bios gaan
similarGoing to the cinema (shortened)
een filmpje pakken
similarCatching a movie
een film kijken
contrastWatching a movie
in de bioscoop
builds onIn the cinema
filmster
specialized formMovie star
