Signification
Wishing someone a good night's sleep.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch obsession with 'lekker' extends to almost all physical sensations. It's common to hear 'lekker weertje' (nice weather) or 'lekker zitten' (sitting comfortably). In Dutch-speaking Belgium, 'Slaap wel' is often preferred over 'Slaap lekker,' though both are understood. 'Slaap wel' sounds slightly softer to Flemish ears. Bedtime routines in the Netherlands are often seen as sacred 'quality time.' 'Lekker slapen' is usually the final word spoken after a bedtime story. Asking 'Lekker geslapen?' at work is not seen as intrusive; it's a standard way to gauge a colleague's mood and energy for the day.
The 'Maar' Trick
Add 'maar' to make it sound warmer: 'Ga maar lekker slapen.' It sounds like a gentle encouragement.
Not for Naps
While you *can* use it for naps, 'Slaap lekker' is usually reserved for the big sleep at night.
Signification
Wishing someone a good night's sleep.
The 'Maar' Trick
Add 'maar' to make it sound warmer: 'Ga maar lekker slapen.' It sounds like a gentle encouragement.
Not for Naps
While you *can* use it for naps, 'Slaap lekker' is usually reserved for the big sleep at night.
Morning Etiquette
Always wait for the other person to say 'Goedemorgen' before asking 'Lekker geslapen?'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to wish someone a good night.
Slaap ____, tot morgen!
'Lekker' is the idiomatic choice for wishing someone a good sleep in Dutch.
Which sentence is the most natural morning greeting?
A: Heb je lekker geslapen? B: Ben je lekker slapen? C: Heb je goed te slapen?
'Heb je lekker geslapen?' is the standard way to ask if someone had a good night.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and child.
Moeder: 'Tijd om naar bed te gaan.' Kind: 'Oké, mama. ____ ____.'
The child is wishing the mother a good night as they both head to bed.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'Lekker geslapen?'
The past tense 'geslapen' indicates you are asking about the sleep that already happened.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
The Many Uses of 'Lekker'
Food
- • Lekker eten
- • Lekker appeltje
Rest
- • Lekker slapen
- • Lekker liggen
Weather
- • Lekker zonnetje
- • Lekker weertje
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSlaap ____, tot morgen!
'Lekker' is the idiomatic choice for wishing someone a good sleep in Dutch.
A: Heb je lekker geslapen? B: Ben je lekker slapen? C: Heb je goed te slapen?
'Heb je lekker geslapen?' is the standard way to ask if someone had a good night.
Moeder: 'Tijd om naar bed te gaan.' Kind: 'Oké, mama. ____ ____.'
The child is wishing the mother a good night as they both head to bed.
Phrase: 'Lekker geslapen?'
The past tense 'geslapen' indicates you are asking about the sleep that already happened.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot exactly. 'Goedenavond' is 'Good evening' (a greeting). 'Welterusten' is 'Goodnight' (a parting). 'Lekker slapen' is specifically 'Sleep well.'
Only if you have a very close, informal relationship. Otherwise, stick to 'Welterusten'.
'Slaap lekker' is an imperative (a command/wish). 'Lekker slapen' is the infinitive form, often used in sentences like 'Ik ga lekker slapen.'
In Dutch, 'lekker' has evolved to mean anything that feels good or comfortable, not just food.
Yes, but 'Slaap wel' is slightly more common in Flanders.
Simply say 'Jij ook!' (You too!) or 'Dank je, jij ook lekker slapen.'
Yes! Dutch people often say 'Slaap lekker' to their pets when they go to their basket.
Yes, 'Welterusten' or 'Ik wens u een goede nachtrust.'
You say: 'Nee, ik heb niet zo lekker geslapen.'
Yes, that means 'Dream nicely' and is very similar in tone.
Expressions liées
Welterusten
synonymGoodnight
Slaap lekker
similarSleep well
Slaap zacht
similarSleep softly
Droom fijn
builds onDream nicely
Uitslapen
specialized formTo sleep in
