معنی
Showing surprise at an event.
زمینه فرهنگی
The Dutch use this phrase to vent about 'de overheid' (the government) or 'de NS' (the national railway). It's a social bonding tool for complaining. Flemish speakers use it similarly, but might follow it up with 'allez!' or 'zeg!' for extra emphasis. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used but often mixed with Sranan Tongo expressions of surprise like 'A no pley' (It's no joke). Commentators use this phrase to maintain excitement. It is part of the 'soundtrack' of Dutch football history.
The 'Echt' Factor
Add 'Echt' (Really) at the beginning to sound 100% more like a native speaker: 'Echt niet te geloven!'
Watch your face
Because this phrase can be positive or negative, your facial expression tells the listener which one it is.
معنی
Showing surprise at an event.
The 'Echt' Factor
Add 'Echt' (Really) at the beginning to sound 100% more like a native speaker: 'Echt niet te geloven!'
Watch your face
Because this phrase can be positive or negative, your facial expression tells the listener which one it is.
Complaining is bonding
In the Netherlands, saying 'Niet te geloven' about a delay is a great way to start a conversation with a stranger.
Short and Sweet
You don't need a full sentence. Just 'Niet te geloven!' on its own is a complete and perfect reaction.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing words to complete the exclamation.
De trein heeft 30 minuten vertraging. Het is ___ ___ ___!
When reacting to a delay, 'niet te geloven' is the most natural way to express disbelief/frustration.
Which response is most appropriate for a positive surprise?
A: 'Ik heb een gratis reis naar Parijs gewonnen!' B: '___'
Winning a trip is a major surprise, making 'Niet te geloven!' the perfect reaction.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Niet te geloven' with the best scenario:
A double rainbow is a rare and beautiful sight that causes surprise.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Sander: 'Heb je gehoord dat de leraar alle toetsen is kwijtgeraakt?' Lotte: '___! Moeten we ze nu opnieuw maken?'
Lotte is shocked by the news of the lost tests.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to say 'Niet te geloven!'
Positive
- • Amazing goals
- • Beautiful views
- • Lottery wins
Negative
- • Train delays
- • High prices
- • Bad weather
Social
- • Shocking gossip
- • Surprising news
- • Crazy stories
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاDe trein heeft 30 minuten vertraging. Het is ___ ___ ___!
When reacting to a delay, 'niet te geloven' is the most natural way to express disbelief/frustration.
A: 'Ik heb een gratis reis naar Parijs gewonnen!' B: '___'
Winning a trip is a major surprise, making 'Niet te geloven!' the perfect reaction.
Match 'Niet te geloven' with the best scenario:
A double rainbow is a rare and beautiful sight that causes surprise.
Sander: 'Heb je gehoord dat de leraar alle toetsen is kwijtgeraakt?' Lotte: '___! Moeten we ze nu opnieuw maken?'
Lotte is shocked by the news of the lost tests.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it's not rude, but it is informal. It's fine for friends, family, and colleagues, but maybe too casual for a formal speech.
Yes! It's very common for positive surprises, like a beautiful view or a great performance.
'Ongelooflijk' is an adjective (Unbelievable), while 'Niet te geloven' is more of a verbal exclamation. They are often interchangeable.
The 'te' is part of the Dutch infinitive construction that means 'to be [verb]-ed'. It's a grammatical rule.
Yes, if you have a good relationship and you are reacting to news together. If the situation is very formal, use 'Dat is onvoorstelbaar'.
In most dialects, the final 'n' is silent or very soft. It sounds like 'gelove'.
No. It means 'The situation is unbelievable'. If you want to say 'I don't believe you', say 'Ik geloof je niet'.
In an informal email to a friend, yes. In a business email, it's better to use 'Het is verbazingwekkend' or 'Ongelooflijk'.
Yes, it is very common in Flanders as well.
Usually people agree by saying 'Ja, bizar hè?' or 'Inderdaad!'.
عبارات مرتبط
Ongelooflijk
synonymUnbelievable
Niet normaal
similarNot normal / Crazy
Onvoorstelbaar
similarInconceivable
Echt waar?
builds onReally?
Je meent het!
similarYou're kidding!
Bizar
similarBizarre
