मतलब
Something is complicated or long to say.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The Dutch love abbreviations (like NS, AH, DUO) specifically because their full names are 'een hele mond vol'. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common, though Flemish speakers might use more formal alternatives in official settings. In Surinamese Dutch, idioms are often used with a more rhythmic flair, but 'een hele mond vol' remains a standard way to comment on complex Dutch bureaucracy. Afrikaans has a similar expression 'Dis 'n hele mondvol', showing the shared linguistic heritage.
Use it to stall
If you can't pronounce a word, say 'Dat is een hele mond vol!' to give yourself a second to breathe and try again.
Humor is key
The Dutch appreciate it when you acknowledge the difficulty of their language. It shows you're trying!
मतलब
Something is complicated or long to say.
Use it to stall
If you can't pronounce a word, say 'Dat is een hele mond vol!' to give yourself a second to breathe and try again.
Humor is key
The Dutch appreciate it when you acknowledge the difficulty of their language. It shows you're trying!
Spelling check
Remember it's 'hele' (with -e) because 'mond' is a de-word. 'Heel mond' is a common learner error.
खुद को परखो
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in.
Zijn naam is Jan-Willem-Alexander. Dat is een hele ___ ___.
The standard phrase is 'mond vol'.
Wanneer gebruik je deze zin?
Iemand zegt: 'Hottentottententententoonstelling'. Wat zeg jij?
This is the perfect reaction to a long, complex word.
Match de situatie met de beste reactie.
Situatie: Je ziet een heel lang woord in een Nederlands boek.
The phrase is used for long words in reading or speaking.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Ik werk bij de Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs.' B: '___'
It's common to use this phrase before mentioning an abbreviation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासZijn naam is Jan-Willem-Alexander. Dat is een hele ___ ___.
The standard phrase is 'mond vol'.
Iemand zegt: 'Hottentottententententoonstelling'. Wat zeg jij?
This is the perfect reaction to a long, complex word.
Situatie: Je ziet een heel lang woord in een Nederlands boek.
The phrase is used for long words in reading or speaking.
A: 'Ik werk bij de Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs.' B: '___'
It's common to use this phrase before mentioning an abbreviation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNot really. For a long book, you'd say 'een dik boek' or 'een flinke pil'. Use 'mond vol' for things you have to say out loud.
Both are used. 'Mondvol' is the noun (a mouthful), while 'mond vol' is the idiomatic description. In this phrase, 'mond vol' is more common.
No, as long as you say it with a smile. It's a friendly acknowledgement that their name is impressive and long.
Yes! If someone gives you a long list of tasks, you can say 'Dat is een hele mond vol aan taken.'
A 'tongbreker' is specifically hard to pronounce (like 'de kat krabt de krullen van de trap'). 'Een hele mond vol' is just very long.
It means 'whole' or 'quite a'. It emphasizes that the mouth is completely full.
No, that's not a standard expression. It's always 'hele'.
It's more common in speech and informal writing (emails, blogs). In a formal report, you'd use 'een complexe term'.
Yes, literally. 'Ik heb een mond vol eten.' But the idiom 'Dat is een hele mond vol' almost always refers to words.
Very common! You will hear it on TV, in shops, and in classrooms every day.
संबंधित मुहावरे
een hele kluif
similarA difficult task or a tough nut to crack.
tongbreker
specialized formTongue twister.
kort en krachtig
contrastShort and sweet / concise.
om de pot draaien
similarTo beat around the bush.
