Signification
Communication method.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch are world leaders in WhatsApp usage. 'Een bericht ontvangen' often refers to a WhatsApp message by default. In Dutch offices, confirming you 'ontvangen' a message is seen as efficient and polite, even if you don't have the answer yet. The 'Berichtenbox' is a formal app used by all Dutch citizens to receive tax and legal mail from the government. Receiving a 'Tikkie' (payment request) via message is a standard part of Dutch social life, even for very small amounts.
Use 'Berichtje'
If you want to sound more friendly and less like a computer, always use the diminutive 'berichtje'.
No 'ge-'
Never say 'geontvangen'. It's a hallmark of a beginner mistake. Just 'ontvangen'.
Signification
Communication method.
Use 'Berichtje'
If you want to sound more friendly and less like a computer, always use the diminutive 'berichtje'.
No 'ge-'
Never say 'geontvangen'. It's a hallmark of a beginner mistake. Just 'ontvangen'.
WhatsApp is King
In the NL, if someone says 'Ik stuur je een bericht', they almost 100% mean WhatsApp.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'ontvangen' in the past participle.
Ik heb gisteren een belangrijk bericht ______.
The past participle of 'ontvangen' does not take 'ge-'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Select the formal way to say you got a message.
'Wij', 'uw', and 'ontvangen' are all markers of a formal register.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Heb je de uitnodiging al? B: Nee, ik heb nog geen ______ ______.
B is saying they haven't received the message yet.
Match the Dutch phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four core actions of messaging.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Berichten
Digital
- • SMS
Physical
- • Brief
- • Kaartje
- • Pakket
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk heb gisteren een belangrijk bericht ______.
The past participle of 'ontvangen' does not take 'ge-'.
Select the formal way to say you got a message.
'Wij', 'uw', and 'ontvangen' are all markers of a formal register.
A: Heb je de uitnodiging al? B: Nee, ik heb nog geen ______ ______.
B is saying they haven't received the message yet.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four core actions of messaging.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, 'ontvangen' is neutral to formal. 'Krijgen' is very common in spoken, informal Dutch.
Yes, 'een bericht ontvangen' can refer to a letter, though 'een brief ontvangen' is more specific.
Because 'ont-' is an inseparable, unstressed prefix. Verbs with these prefixes don't get 'ge-' in the past participle.
You say: 'Ik heb je bericht niet ontvangen.'
The plural is 'berichten'.
It is a neuter noun (het bericht).
Yes! That is actually the most common way to say it to friends.
It's a formal way to say 'received in good condition' or 'successfully received' in business.
Expressions liées
Een bericht sturen
contrastTo send a message
Een melding krijgen
similarTo get a notification
Iemand berichten
builds onTo inform someone
Terugschrijven
builds onTo write back
