معنی
A good night of sleep is the best thing possible.
زمینه فرهنگی
The Dutch value 'rust' (rest) highly. It is common to see people cycling or walking in nature to clear their heads, and this phrase is often used to justify taking time for oneself. Similar to the Netherlands, Flemish people value a good work-life balance. This phrase is used in the same way, often with a slightly softer tone. Germans share the same linguistic structure ('Es geht nichts über...'). The cultural value of 'Feierabend' (time after work) aligns perfectly with this sentiment. While the language is different, the cultural focus on 'hygge' or 'kos' (coziness) makes the sentiment of this phrase very relatable in these cultures.
Flexibility
Remember you can swap 'nachtrust' for anything you love! 'Er gaat niets boven een goede kop koffie'.
The 'Er' Dummy Subject
Don't forget the 'Er' at the start. It's essential for the natural flow of the sentence.
معنی
A good night of sleep is the best thing possible.
Flexibility
Remember you can swap 'nachtrust' for anything you love! 'Er gaat niets boven een goede kop koffie'.
The 'Er' Dummy Subject
Don't forget the 'Er' at the start. It's essential for the natural flow of the sentence.
Dutch Honesty
The Dutch are direct. Using this phrase is a perfectly acceptable way to tell someone you are tired and want to go home.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word.
Er gaat niets ______ een goede nachtrust.
The idiom requires the preposition 'boven' to mean 'superior to'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct version of the idiom.
This is the standard, most natural form of the expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ik ben zo moe.' B: '__________'
This response validates the person's fatigue and offers the idiom as a comforting piece of advice.
Match the situation to the best response.
Your friend is stressed about a big project and hasn't slept. What do you say?
This is the most supportive and idiomatic response.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاEr gaat niets ______ een goede nachtrust.
The idiom requires the preposition 'boven' to mean 'superior to'.
Choose the correct version of the idiom.
This is the standard, most natural form of the expression.
A: 'Ik ben zo moe.' B: '__________'
This response validates the person's fatigue and offers the idiom as a comforting piece of advice.
Your friend is stressed about a big project and hasn't slept. What do you say?
This is the most supportive and idiomatic response.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالOnly if the topic is work-life balance. Otherwise, it might be too personal.
Not if you are explaining why you need a break or why you are well-rested.
In Dutch, 'boven' is the standard preposition for this superlative construction.
Yes, 'niks' is very common in informal speech.
No, you can use it for anything you love.
Yes, it has a proverbial quality to it.
You can still use it to express your general opinion about sleep.
No, it's a fixed expression.
Yes, it's fine in a friendly or semi-formal email.
Yes, from children to the elderly.
Only if you say it with a sarcastic tone.
Absolutely! 'Er gaat niets boven een goede maaltijd'.
عبارات مرتبط
Slapen als een roos
similarTo sleep like a rose (like a log).
Rust roest
contrastRest rusts (if you rest too much, you get lazy).
Een uiltje knappen
similarTo take a nap.
De slaap vatten
similarTo fall asleep.
