Signification
Something is better or easier than anticipated.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value directness but also pragmatism. 'Dat valt mee' is a way to avoid complaining. In Belgium, the phrase is used similarly, but sometimes with a slightly softer tone. Expats often find this phrase very helpful for sounding more natural in Dutch. In meetings, it is used to manage expectations about project deadlines.
Use it often
It is one of the most natural phrases you can learn.
Don't use for tragedy
It is for minor things only.
Signification
Something is better or easier than anticipated.
Use it often
It is one of the most natural phrases you can learn.
Don't use for tragedy
It is for minor things only.
Add 'wel'
Adding 'wel' makes you sound much more native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct word.
De prijs van de nieuwe auto ___ mee.
The subject is 'de prijs' (singular), so we use 'valt'. 'Mee' is already provided.
Which phrase means 'It is worse than I thought'?
Choose the correct option.
'Tegen' is the opposite of 'mee'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Is de toets moeilijk? B: Nee, ___.
The context is a positive surprise about the test difficulty.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesDe prijs van de nieuwe auto ___ mee.
The subject is 'de prijs' (singular), so we use 'valt'. 'Mee' is already provided.
Choose the correct option.
'Tegen' is the opposite of 'mee'.
A: Is de toets moeilijk? B: Nee, ___.
The context is a positive surprise about the test difficulty.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, it shows you are level-headed.
It is neutral, so it works everywhere.
Dat valt tegen.
Expressions liées
Dat valt tegen
contrastIt is worse than expected.
Een meevaller
builds onA stroke of luck.
Het valt wel mee
similarIt really isn't that bad.
Niet zo erg
similarNot so bad.
