Signification
Expressing physical exhaustion.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people value their 'rust' (rest). Admitting you are tired is a way to show you respect your own health. In Flanders, the phrase is used identically, but you might hear 'Ik ben doodmoe' more frequently in casual conversation.
Pronunciation
Make sure the 'oe' sound is long and clear. Don't make it sound like 'oh'.
Don't confuse
Never say 'Ik ben saai' unless you really mean you are a boring person!
Signification
Expressing physical exhaustion.
Pronunciation
Make sure the 'oe' sound is long and clear. Don't make it sound like 'oh'.
Don't confuse
Never say 'Ik ben saai' unless you really mean you are a boring person!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Ik ben ____ moe.
'Erg' is the correct intensifier for 'moe'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The word order is Subject-Verb-Intensifier-Adjective.
Match the Dutch word to its English meaning.
Match: moe, erg, ben.
Moe = tired, erg = very, ben = am.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wil je mee naar de film? B: Nee, ____.
The context implies declining due to fatigue.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ben ____ moe.
'Erg' is the correct intensifier for 'moe'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The word order is Subject-Verb-Intensifier-Adjective.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Moe = tired, erg = very, ben = am.
A: Wil je mee naar de film? B: Nee, ____.
The context implies declining due to fatigue.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, it is neutral and polite.
No, 'moe' is an adjective and doesn't change for plural subjects.
Use 'Ik ben doodmoe'.
No, it is honest.
No, the order is wrong.
Yes, in emails or texts.
Expressions liées
Ik ben kapot
synonymI am broken/exhausted
Ik ben uitgeput
synonymI am exhausted
Ik ben moe
builds onI am tired
