A2 Expression ニュートラル

Dat is een beetje duur.

That is a bit expensive.

意味

Commenting on the price.

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文化的背景

The Dutch are famous for their 'zuinigheid' (thriftiness). Complaining about a price being 'een beetje duur' is not seen as being poor, but as being a smart consumer. Flemish people might use 'prijzig' more often than 'duur' to be slightly more indirect and polite, reflecting a slightly different social etiquette than the direct Dutch. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more expressive. You might hear 'A de duur' (Sranan Tongo influence) or a more emphatic Dutch delivery. Many expats find the Dutch focus on price surprising. Using this phrase helps expats integrate into the local 'market culture' and avoid being overcharged.

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The 'Wel' Trick

Add 'wel' (Dat is wel een beetje duur) to sound more like a native speaker. It adds a sense of 'I have to admit' or 'Indeed'.

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Negotiation

On Marktplaats, this phrase is almost always followed by a lower offer. Don't just say it's expensive; suggest a price!

意味

Commenting on the price.

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The 'Wel' Trick

Add 'wel' (Dat is wel een beetje duur) to sound more like a native speaker. It adds a sense of 'I have to admit' or 'Indeed'.

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Negotiation

On Marktplaats, this phrase is almost always followed by a lower offer. Don't just say it's expensive; suggest a price!

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Don't use 'te'

Avoid 'een beetje te duur'. It sounds unnatural to Dutch ears. Stick to one or the other.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to say 'That is a bit expensive'.

Dat ___ een ______ duur.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is, beetje

The verb 'is' matches 'dat', and 'een beetje' is the standard phrase for 'a bit'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to decline a high price?

A: Dat is te duur! B: Dat is een beetje duur. C: Ik betaal dat niet.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

'Een beetje' softens the statement, making it more polite than 'te duur' or a direct refusal.

Complete the dialogue at the market.

Verkoper: 'Deze kaas kost 25 euro.' Klant: 'Oei, ___ __ ___ ______ ____. Heb je ook iets goedkopers?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dat is een beetje duur

The customer is reacting to a high price and asking for something cheaper.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: You are at a flea market and want to negotiate.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een beetje duur.

This phrase is the standard opening for negotiation in the Netherlands.

Add the word that makes this sentence sound more natural and slightly more emphatic.

Dat is ___ een beetje duur.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: wel

'Wel' is often added to confirm an observation or opinion in Dutch.

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Price Adjectives in Dutch

Cheap to Expensive
Gratis Free
Goedkoop Cheap
Betaalbaar Affordable
Een beetje duur A bit expensive
Peperduur Very expensive

練習問題バンク

5 問題
Fill in the missing words to say 'That is a bit expensive'. Fill Blank A1

Dat ___ een ______ duur.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is, beetje

The verb 'is' matches 'dat', and 'een beetje' is the standard phrase for 'a bit'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to decline a high price? Choose A2

A: Dat is te duur! B: Dat is een beetje duur. C: Ik betaal dat niet.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

'Een beetje' softens the statement, making it more polite than 'te duur' or a direct refusal.

Complete the dialogue at the market. dialogue_completion A2

Verkoper: 'Deze kaas kost 25 euro.' Klant: 'Oei, ___ __ ___ ______ ____. Heb je ook iets goedkopers?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dat is een beetje duur

The customer is reacting to a high price and asking for something cheaper.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are at a flea market and want to negotiate.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een beetje duur.

This phrase is the standard opening for negotiation in the Netherlands.

Add the word that makes this sentence sound more natural and slightly more emphatic. Fill Blank B1

Dat is ___ een beetje duur.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: wel

'Wel' is often added to confirm an observation or opinion in Dutch.

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よくある質問

5 問

No, it's generally not rude in the Netherlands. It's seen as a direct and honest opinion. However, don't expect a discount in a large chain store like H&M.

'Duur' is the standard word. 'Prijzig' is slightly more formal and is often used to describe something that is high-priced but perhaps worth it.

No, for time you use the verb 'duren'. For example: 'Het duurt lang' (It takes a long time).

You can say 'heel duur', 'erg duur', or the idiomatic 'peperduur'.

No, but without it, 'Dat is duur' sounds much more blunt and potentially aggressive.

関連フレーズ

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Dat is te duur.

similar

That is too expensive.

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Dat is prijzig.

synonym

That is pricey.

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Dat is goedkoop.

contrast

That is cheap.

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Dat is een koopje.

contrast

That is a bargain.

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Dat kost een rib uit mijn lijf.

specialized form

That costs a rib out of my body (an arm and a leg).

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