Signification
Everything is going very well.
Contexte culturel
The idiom reflects the Dutch 'poldermodel' mentality—finding a way to get along and reach consensus is highly valued. While understood, Flemish speakers might prefer 'koek en ei' or 'twee handen op één buik' more frequently than 'dikke mik.' The word 'mik' shows the historical importance of bread quality as a status symbol in the Low Countries. On Dutch TikTok and Instagram, 'Dikke mik' is sometimes used ironically to describe people who are clearly *not* getting along, though the primary use remains positive.
Use it for 'Vibes'
In modern Dutch, you can use 'dikke mik' to describe a situation that just feels right, even if it's not about two people.
Not for the Boss
Avoid using this in a formal email to a superior; it sounds a bit too 'chummy' or childish.
Signification
Everything is going very well.
Use it for 'Vibes'
In modern Dutch, you can use 'dikke mik' to describe a situation that just feels right, even if it's not about two people.
Not for the Boss
Avoid using this in a formal email to a superior; it sounds a bit too 'chummy' or childish.
The 'Gezellig' Factor
This phrase is a great way to show you understand the Dutch value of social harmony.
Teste-toi
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in om de zin af te maken.
Sinds hun eerste ontmoeting is het tussen die twee al ______ ______.
The fixed idiom is 'dikke mik.'
Welke situatie is GEEN goed voorbeeld van 'dikke mik'?
Wanneer gebruik je 'dikke mik'?
'Dikke mik' describes harmony, not conflict or formal procedures.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Gaan Jan en Sophie nog steeds veel met elkaar om?' B: 'Ja, ______.'
Both 'het is dikke mik' and 'ze zijn dikke mik' are grammatically acceptable in this context.
Match de uitdrukking met de juiste context.
Match 'dikke mik' met de juiste omschrijving.
Dikke mik is all about getting along.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSinds hun eerste ontmoeting is het tussen die twee al ______ ______.
The fixed idiom is 'dikke mik.'
Wanneer gebruik je 'dikke mik'?
'Dikke mik' describes harmony, not conflict or formal procedures.
A: 'Gaan Jan en Sophie nog steeds veel met elkaar om?' B: 'Ja, ______.'
Both 'het is dikke mik' and 'ze zijn dikke mik' are grammatically acceptable in this context.
Match 'dikke mik' met de juiste omschrijving.
Dikke mik is all about getting along.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIn modern Dutch, no. It only exists in this idiom and a few very rare regional dialects for bread.
No, that doesn't exist. You would say 'het botert niet' or 'ze zijn als water en vuur.'
Only if the atmosphere is very relaxed and you are describing a past team success. Generally, it's better to use more professional language.
Close, but 'dikke mik' describes the *state* of the relationship rather than the people themselves.
Expressions liées
koek en ei
synonymEverything is fine and peaceful.
twee handen op één buik
similarTwo people who always agree.
water en vuur zijn
contrastTo be like water and fire (constantly clashing).
een klik hebben
builds onTo have an instant connection.
