A1 Expression तटस्थ

Ik ben erg benieuwd.

I am very curious.

मतलब

Showing interest in something.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The Dutch use 'benieuwd' to avoid sounding too pushy. It's a way to ask for information while respecting the other person's space. In Flanders, 'benieuwd' is also common, but you might hear 'curieus' more often in informal dialects, which sounds more like the French 'curieux'. In Dutch business, 'benieuwd' is a standard way to end an email to prompt a reply without using a command. Dutch influencers often use 'Benieuwd naar jullie mening!' in captions to encourage comments and engagement.

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The 'Naar' Rule

Always memorize 'benieuwd' together with 'naar'. It will save you from many mistakes!

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Softening Questions

Use 'Ik ben benieuwd...' before a question to make it sound much more polite in a professional setting.

मतलब

Showing interest in something.

💡

The 'Naar' Rule

Always memorize 'benieuwd' together with 'naar'. It will save you from many mistakes!

🎯

Softening Questions

Use 'Ik ben benieuwd...' before a question to make it sound much more polite in a professional setting.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct preposition.

Ik ben erg benieuwd ___ je nieuwe huis.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: naar

In Dutch, 'benieuwd' is always followed by the preposition 'naar'.

Which sentence is most natural for a job interview?

How do you tell the recruiter you want to hear their decision?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ik ben benieuwd naar uw besluit.

This is a polite, formal way to express interest in the outcome.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ik heb een verrassing voor je!' B: 'Echt? ___'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ik ben erg benieuwd!

This is the standard response to a surprise.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

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अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct preposition. Fill Blank A1

Ik ben erg benieuwd ___ je nieuwe huis.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: naar

In Dutch, 'benieuwd' is always followed by the preposition 'naar'.

Which sentence is most natural for a job interview? Choose A2

How do you tell the recruiter you want to hear their decision?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ik ben benieuwd naar uw besluit.

This is a polite, formal way to express interest in the outcome.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'Ik heb een verrassing voor je!' B: 'Echt? ___'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ik ben erg benieuwd!

This is the standard response to a surprise.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

2 सवाल

Not exactly. 'Excited' is 'enthousiast' or 'zin hebben in'. 'Benieuwd' specifically means you want to know the outcome.

Yes, it means you are interested in getting to know that person better.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Ik vraag me af

similar

I wonder

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Nieuwsgierig

synonym

Curious/Nosy

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Interesse tonen

builds on

To show interest

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