Signification
Indicating ownership or intent.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people are very direct. Saying 'Het is voor mij' is a standard, polite way to claim something. There is no need for excessive 'pleases' in this specific context, though a 'bedankt' at the end is always good. In Flanders, you might hear 'Het is voor mij' used similarly, but the tone might be slightly softer. They might also use 'Het is voor ne keer van mij' in a playful way to say 'It's my turn'. When gifts are given in a 'kringverjaardag' (birthday circle), the recipient often says 'Is dit voor mij?' before opening it, even if it's obvious. When splitting the bill (Going Dutch), you use this phrase to identify which items on the receipt you should pay for.
Use 'me' for speed
If you want to sound more like a local, say 'Het is voor me'. It's faster and very common in casual speech.
Don't forget the 'Het'
English speakers often say 'Is for me', but Dutch requires the subject 'Het' or 'Dat'.
Signification
Indicating ownership or intent.
Use 'me' for speed
If you want to sound more like a local, say 'Het is voor me'. It's faster and very common in casual speech.
Don't forget the 'Het'
English speakers often say 'Is for me', but Dutch requires the subject 'Het' or 'Dat'.
The 'Voor mij een...' shortcut
When ordering at a bar, just say 'Voor mij een [drink]'. It's the most natural way to order.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is for me'.
Het ___ voor mij.
'Het' is the third person singular, so we use 'is'.
Which sentence means 'Is this for me?'
Choose the correct question form:
In questions, the verb 'is' comes first, followed by the subject 'dit'.
Match the Dutch phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Understanding the difference between 'voor' (for) and 'van' (of/mine) is key.
Complete the dialogue.
Ober: 'Wie had de muntthee?' Jij: '________'
You use 'voor mij' to claim an order you placed.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHet ___ voor mij.
'Het' is the third person singular, so we use 'is'.
Choose the correct question form:
In questions, the verb 'is' comes first, followed by the subject 'dit'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Understanding the difference between 'voor' (for) and 'van' (of/mine) is key.
Ober: 'Wie had de muntthee?' Jij: '________'
You use 'voor mij' to claim an order you placed.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, in response to a question like 'For whom is this?', 'Voor mij' is a perfect and common short answer.
'Mij' is the full, stressed form. 'Me' is the unstressed version used in casual speech. Both are grammatically correct here.
It is always 'voor mij'. 'Ik' is only for the subject of a sentence.
You say 'Het is niet voor mij.'
Yes, if someone asks 'Who is doing this report?', you can say 'Het is voor mij' (meaning 'I'll take it' or 'It's assigned to me').
Expressions liées
Het is van mij.
similarIt belongs to me.
Het is aan mij.
contrastIt is up to me / It is my turn.
Voor mij ook.
builds onFor me too.
Dat is voor jou.
contrastThat is for you.
