A2 Expression خنثی

dat is veel geld

that is a lot of money

معنی

Commenting on high costs.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The Dutch are famous for being 'zuinig' (frugal). Talking about prices is a national pastime and is not considered taboo. Flemish people are generally a bit more reserved about money than the Dutch, but 'Dat is veel geld' is still commonly used in shops. In Surinamese-Dutch, you might hear 'doekoe' instead of 'geld', but the structure remains the same. Directness is key. If a price is too high, saying 'Dat is veel geld' is a respected way to start a negotiation.

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Use 'Zo!' for emphasis

Start the phrase with 'Zo!' (So!) to show you are really surprised by the price.

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Avoid 'vele'

Never say 'vele geld'. It's a common trap for students who over-apply grammar rules.

معنی

Commenting on high costs.

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Use 'Zo!' for emphasis

Start the phrase with 'Zo!' (So!) to show you are really surprised by the price.

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Avoid 'vele'

Never say 'vele geld'. It's a common trap for students who over-apply grammar rules.

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The 'Hè' tag

Add 'hè?' at the end ('Dat is veel geld, hè?') to invite the other person to agree with you.

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Don't be shy

In the Netherlands, saying this won't make you look poor; it makes you look smart.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Vijfhonderd euro voor een schoen? Dat is ___ geld!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: veel

'Veel' is the correct form for uncountable nouns like 'geld'.

Which sentence is the most natural Dutch reaction to an expensive bill?

The waiter brings a bill for 200 euros for two people.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is veel geld.

'Dat is veel geld' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ik heb een nieuwe Tesla gekocht.' B: 'Zo! ___'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is veel geld!

In this context, an exclamation is most appropriate to show surprise.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are looking at a menu and see a burger for 35 euros.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is veel geld.

35 euros for a burger is considered expensive in the Netherlands.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Veel vs. Vele

Veel (Uncountable)
veel geld much money
veel water much water
Vele (Countable Plural)
vele mensen many people
vele boeken many books

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. جای خالی A1

Vijfhonderd euro voor een schoen? Dat is ___ geld!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: veel

'Veel' is the correct form for uncountable nouns like 'geld'.

Which sentence is the most natural Dutch reaction to an expensive bill? Choose A2

The waiter brings a bill for 200 euros for two people.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is veel geld.

'Dat is veel geld' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Ik heb een nieuwe Tesla gekocht.' B: 'Zo! ___'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is veel geld!

In this context, an exclamation is most appropriate to show surprise.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are looking at a menu and see a burger for 35 euros.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dat is veel geld.

35 euros for a burger is considered expensive in the Netherlands.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it's a normal observation. However, your tone should be neutral, not angry.

No, 'geld' is uncountable. The plural 'gelden' is only used in very formal legal or financial contexts.

'Een hoop geld' is more informal and emphasizes the 'pile' of money.

Yes! If you are a student, 5 euros for a coffee might be 'veel geld'. It's relative.

'Duur' means expensive. 'Veel geld' just means a large sum. A house is 'veel geld' but might not be 'duur' if it's a good deal.

Add 'te': 'Dat is veel te veel geld.'

Yes, it is perfectly standard in Flemish Dutch as well.

'Poen', 'doekoe', or 'flappen'.

Yes, when discussing a budget, but 'een aanzienlijk bedrag' sounds more professional.

Because 'geld' is a 'het-woord' (neuter) and uncountable, so the adjective doesn't get an -e in this position.

عبارات مرتبط

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Dat is prijzig

synonym

That is pricey

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Dat kost een fortuin

builds on

That costs a fortune

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Dat is een koopje

contrast

That is a bargain

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Geld zat hebben

similar

To have plenty of money

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Smijten met geld

similar

To throw money around

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