Signification
Something is very good.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht, 'vet' is almost a filler word for anything positive. It reflects the fast-paced, informal urban culture. While understood, 'vet' is less common in Belgium. Flemings might use 'graaf' or 'wijs' instead. Using 'vet' might make you sound very 'Dutch' (from the Netherlands). In multicultural neighborhoods, 'vet' is the 'old school' slang that everyone knows, often mixed with newer words like 'loesoe' or 'doekoe'. There is a growing trend of 'informalization' in Dutch tech startups where 'super vet' is becoming acceptable even in internal meetings.
The 'Echt' Booster
Add 'echt' (really) before 'super vet' to sound 100% like a native speaker: 'Dat is echt super vet!'
Watch the 'U'
If you are calling someone 'u', never use 'super vet'. It's a major register clash.
Signification
Something is very good.
The 'Echt' Booster
Add 'echt' (really) before 'super vet' to sound 100% like a native speaker: 'Dat is echt super vet!'
Watch the 'U'
If you are calling someone 'u', never use 'super vet'. It's a major register clash.
Regional Variations
In Brabant, people say 'keivet'. Using this in Eindhoven will make you sound like a local!
Teste-toi
Which of these is the most natural way to react to a friend's new skateboard?
Je vriend heeft een nieuw skateboard gekocht. Wat zeg je?
'Dat is super vet!' is the standard informal reaction. Option C refers to a person's weight.
Fill in the missing word to complete the slang phrase.
Ik vind die nieuwe film echt super ____.
'Vet' is the specific slang word used here for 'cool'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: Ik heb twee kaartjes voor het concert van morgen! B: ________
Option B shows the correct enthusiastic slang response.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you say 'Dat is super vet'?
A gaming convention is a perfect informal, high-energy setting for this slang.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say 'Cool' in Dutch
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJe vriend heeft een nieuw skateboard gekocht. Wat zeg je?
'Dat is super vet!' is the standard informal reaction. Option C refers to a person's weight.
Ik vind die nieuwe film echt super ____.
'Vet' is the specific slang word used here for 'cool'.
A: Ik heb twee kaartjes voor het concert van morgen! B: ________
Option B shows the correct enthusiastic slang response.
Where would you say 'Dat is super vet'?
A gaming convention is a perfect informal, high-energy setting for this slang.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, it's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'That's sick' in English.
Only if you have a very casual relationship and work in a creative field. Otherwise, stick to 'Dat is heel goed.'
Yes, exactly. It's just the Dutch version of it.
It's a metaphor for 'rich' or 'substantial' that evolved into 'excellent.'
Yes, it has been a staple of Dutch slang for over 30 years and shows no signs of disappearing.
Yes, but be careful! If you say 'Deze pizza is vet,' people might think you mean it's literally greasy.
You could say 'Dat is saai' (That is boring) or 'Dat is niks' (That is nothing).
Only in modern fiction or dialogue. You won't find it in formal literature.
Rarely. If they do, they might be trying to sound younger than they are.
Yes! 'Mega', 'super', and 'kei' are all interchangeable intensifiers.
Two words: 'super vet'.
Only if it comes before a noun, like 'een vette film'.
Yes, but less frequently than in the Netherlands.
Watch Dutch YouTubers or listen to Dutch pop music.
Expressions liées
Dat is gaaf
synonymThat is cool
Dat is tof
synonymThat is nice/cool
Dat is gruwelijk
specialized formThat is insanely cool
Vette pech
contrastBig bad luck
Lekker hoor
similarNice one / Good job
