Signification
Stating a physical symptom.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people are very direct about health. If you are not feeling well, it is expected to say so clearly. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more formal in professional settings. In Dutch companies, health is a priority. Reporting a headache is a standard, non-controversial reason for a sick day.
No Article
Never use 'een' or 'de' with 'hoofdpijn'.
Use 'erge'
Add 'erge' to emphasize that the pain is severe.
Signification
Stating a physical symptom.
No Article
Never use 'een' or 'de' with 'hoofdpijn'.
Use 'erge'
Add 'erge' to emphasize that the pain is severe.
Be Direct
Dutch people appreciate you stating your needs clearly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form.
Ik ____ hoofdpijn.
You 'have' (hebben) a headache in Dutch.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct option.
Hoofdpijn is uncountable; no article is needed.
Match the Dutch phrase to the English meaning.
Match: Ik heb hoofdpijn.
Hoofd = head, pijn = pain.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoe voel je je? B: ...
The question asks how you feel, so you report the symptom.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ____ hoofdpijn.
You 'have' (hebben) a headache in Dutch.
Choose the correct option.
Hoofdpijn is uncountable; no article is needed.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Hoofd = head, pijn = pain.
A: Hoe voel je je? B: ...
The question asks how you feel, so you report the symptom.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, it is uncountable. Use 'Ik heb hoofdpijn'.
It is neutral and suitable for all situations.
Use the same structure: 'Ik heb buikpijn' (stomachache).
Yes, metaphorically.
Use the past tense: 'Ik had hoofdpijn'.
Yes, it is a compound noun.
Only at the start of a sentence.
No, it is a professional way to explain a health issue.
Expressions liées
Buikpijn
similarStomachache
Last hebben van
builds onTo suffer from
Ziek zijn
similarTo be sick
