Signification
Leaving a place.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people value their 'agenda'. If someone says 'Ik moet weg', it's usually not a personal slight but a commitment to their next scheduled activity. In Flanders, people might use 'Ik moet door' or 'Ik ben ermee weg' more often than 'Ik moet weg', though both are understood. Leaving work exactly on time is common and not seen as lazy. 'Ik moet weg' is a valid way to end the workday. Unlike in some Asian or Southern European cultures, you don't need a long excuse to leave. A simple 'Ik moet weg' is often enough.
Add 'echt'
Adding 'echt' (really) makes you sound more like a native speaker: 'Ik moet echt weg'.
Don't forget the 'G'
Make sure the 'g' in 'weg' is audible; otherwise, it might sound like 'we' (we).
Signification
Leaving a place.
Add 'echt'
Adding 'echt' (really) makes you sound more like a native speaker: 'Ik moet echt weg'.
Don't forget the 'G'
Make sure the 'g' in 'weg' is audible; otherwise, it might sound like 'we' (we).
The Handshake
When saying 'Ik moet weg' at a party, it's common to give a quick wave to the room rather than shaking everyone's hand individually.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I must leave'.
Sorry, ik ___ weg.
'Moet' is the correct conjugation of 'moeten' for 'ik'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you're leaving a party?
A: Ik moet gaan weg. B: Ik moet weg. C: Ik weg moet. D: Ik moet gaan naar weg.
'Ik moet weg' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wil je nog wat drinken? B: Nee, bedankt. Het is al laat en ___.
In the context of it being late, 'ik moet weg' expresses the necessity of leaving.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are late for your train.
When you are late, you use 'Ik moet weg' to signal your departure.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSorry, ik ___ weg.
'Moet' is the correct conjugation of 'moeten' for 'ik'.
A: Ik moet gaan weg. B: Ik moet weg. C: Ik weg moet. D: Ik moet gaan naar weg.
'Ik moet weg' is the standard idiomatic expression.
A: Wil je nog wat drinken? B: Nee, bedankt. Het is al laat en ___.
In the context of it being late, 'ik moet weg' expresses the necessity of leaving.
You are late for your train.
When you are late, you use 'Ik moet weg' to signal your departure.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's neutral. To be extra polite, add 'Sorry' or 'Helaas'.
Yes, it's perfectly correct and slightly more formal.
'Weg' is more general; 'vandoor' is more idiomatic and implies 'heading off'.
It's common but not strictly necessary in Dutch culture.
Use the past tense: 'Ik moest weg'.
It's better to use 'Ik moet nu afronden' (I must finish up now) in an email.
Yes, but 'Ik moet door' is also very popular there.
It means 'I'm off' or 'I'm leaving right this second'.
No, just say 'Ik moet naar huis'.
Say 'Ik moet vroeg weg'.
Expressions liées
Ik ga ervandoor
synonymI'm heading out
Ik ben weg
similarI'm gone
Ik moet gaan
similarI must go
Ik vertrek
specialized formI am departing
Ik blijf
contrastI am staying
