Signification
To be financially secure or comfortable.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people value 'gezelligheid' (coziness). Being 'warmpjes' is the financial version of gezelligheid—it's about security and comfort at home. Due to Calvinist roots, Dutch people often hide their wealth. This idiom is a 'safe' way to acknowledge wealth without being flashy. With rising energy costs, this phrase is sometimes used literally or ironically in news headlines about heating houses.
Use the split
Remember that 'er' and 'bij' like to move. 'Hij zit er ALTIJD warmpjes bij' sounds more natural than keeping them together.
Don't use for billionaires
It sounds a bit too 'cute' for someone like Jeff Bezos. Use 'steenrijk' for them.
Signification
To be financially secure or comfortable.
Use the split
Remember that 'er' and 'bij' like to move. 'Hij zit er ALTIJD warmpjes bij' sounds more natural than keeping them together.
Don't use for billionaires
It sounds a bit too 'cute' for someone like Jeff Bezos. Use 'steenrijk' for them.
Teste-toi
Vul de juiste woorden in om de zin af te maken.
Sinds ze die prijs heeft gewonnen, ______ ze er ______ bij.
The idiom is 'er warmpjes bij zitten'.
Wat betekent de zin: 'Mijn opa zit er warmpjes bij'?
Kies het juiste antwoord.
The idiom refers to financial comfort.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Gaan zij echt elke maand op vakantie?' B: 'Ja, ______.'
Frequent vacations are a sign of 'er warmpjes bij zitten'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesSinds ze die prijs heeft gewonnen, ______ ze er ______ bij.
The idiom is 'er warmpjes bij zitten'.
Kies het juiste antwoord.
The idiom refers to financial comfort.
A: 'Gaan zij echt elke maand op vakantie?' B: 'Ja, ______.'
Frequent vacations are a sign of 'er warmpjes bij zitten'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, you can say a company 'er warmpjes bij zit' if they have large cash reserves.
No, it's neutral, but talking about other people's money can be sensitive in Dutch culture.
Expressions liées
In de slappe was zitten
synonymTo be very wealthy.
Breed hebben
similarTo have plenty of money.
Goed bij kas zitten
similarTo have a lot of cash on hand.
De eindjes aan elkaar knopen
contrastTo make ends meet.
