B1 Expression خنثی

dat is een hele mond vol

that is a mouthful

معنی

Something is complicated or long to say.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The Dutch love abbreviations (like NS, AH, DUO) specifically because their full names are 'een hele mond vol'. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common, though Flemish speakers might use more formal alternatives in official settings. In Surinamese Dutch, idioms are often used with a more rhythmic flair, but 'een hele mond vol' remains a standard way to comment on complex Dutch bureaucracy. Afrikaans has a similar expression 'Dis 'n hele mondvol', showing the shared linguistic heritage.

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Use it to stall

If you can't pronounce a word, say 'Dat is een hele mond vol!' to give yourself a second to breathe and try again.

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Humor is key

The Dutch appreciate it when you acknowledge the difficulty of their language. It shows you're trying!

معنی

Something is complicated or long to say.

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Use it to stall

If you can't pronounce a word, say 'Dat is een hele mond vol!' to give yourself a second to breathe and try again.

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Humor is key

The Dutch appreciate it when you acknowledge the difficulty of their language. It shows you're trying!

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Spelling check

Remember it's 'hele' (with -e) because 'mond' is a de-word. 'Heel mond' is a common learner error.

خودت رو بسنج

Vul de ontbrekende woorden in.

Zijn naam is Jan-Willem-Alexander. Dat is een hele ___ ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mond vol

The standard phrase is 'mond vol'.

Wanneer gebruik je deze zin?

Iemand zegt: 'Hottentottententententoonstelling'. Wat zeg jij?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is een hele mond vol!

This is the perfect reaction to a long, complex word.

Match de situatie met de beste reactie.

Situatie: Je ziet een heel lang woord in een Nederlands boek.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is een hele mond vol.

The phrase is used for long words in reading or speaking.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: 'Ik werk bij de Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs.' B: '___'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is een hele mond vol! Zeg je niet gewoon DUO?

It's common to use this phrase before mentioning an abbreviation.

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in. جای خالی A2

Zijn naam is Jan-Willem-Alexander. Dat is een hele ___ ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mond vol

The standard phrase is 'mond vol'.

Wanneer gebruik je deze zin? Choose B1

Iemand zegt: 'Hottentottententententoonstelling'. Wat zeg jij?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is een hele mond vol!

This is the perfect reaction to a long, complex word.

Match de situatie met de beste reactie. situation_matching A2

Situatie: Je ziet een heel lang woord in een Nederlands boek.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is een hele mond vol.

The phrase is used for long words in reading or speaking.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Ik werk bij de Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs.' B: '___'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is een hele mond vol! Zeg je niet gewoon DUO?

It's common to use this phrase before mentioning an abbreviation.

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سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Not really. For a long book, you'd say 'een dik boek' or 'een flinke pil'. Use 'mond vol' for things you have to say out loud.

Both are used. 'Mondvol' is the noun (a mouthful), while 'mond vol' is the idiomatic description. In this phrase, 'mond vol' is more common.

No, as long as you say it with a smile. It's a friendly acknowledgement that their name is impressive and long.

Yes! If someone gives you a long list of tasks, you can say 'Dat is een hele mond vol aan taken.'

A 'tongbreker' is specifically hard to pronounce (like 'de kat krabt de krullen van de trap'). 'Een hele mond vol' is just very long.

It means 'whole' or 'quite a'. It emphasizes that the mouth is completely full.

No, that's not a standard expression. It's always 'hele'.

It's more common in speech and informal writing (emails, blogs). In a formal report, you'd use 'een complexe term'.

Yes, literally. 'Ik heb een mond vol eten.' But the idiom 'Dat is een hele mond vol' almost always refers to words.

Very common! You will hear it on TV, in shops, and in classrooms every day.

عبارات مرتبط

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een hele kluif

similar

A difficult task or a tough nut to crack.

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tongbreker

specialized form

Tongue twister.

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kort en krachtig

contrast

Short and sweet / concise.

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om de pot draaien

similar

To beat around the bush.

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