A2 Expression ニュートラル

Dat is een raar verhaal.

That is a strange story.

意味

Reacting to an unbelievable account.

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文化的背景

The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (being down-to-earth). Anything that sounds too dramatic or 'American' might be met with this phrase. Flemish speakers also use this phrase, but they might substitute 'raar' with 'raar' or 'vreemd'. The tone is often slightly softer than in the Netherlands. In Surinamese Dutch, you might hear 'tori' instead of 'verhaal'. A 'raar verhaal' becomes a 'raar tori' or 'faya tori'. Directness is key. If a project plan lacks logic, a colleague might call it a 'raar verhaal' during a meeting. It's not an insult, but a call for better logic.

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Use 'wel' for impact

Say 'Dat is wel een héél raar verhaal' to show you really don't believe it.

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Watch your face

The phrase is often accompanied by a squint or a tilted head. Without the right expression, it might sound like you're just describing a book.

意味

Reacting to an unbelievable account.

🎯

Use 'wel' for impact

Say 'Dat is wel een héél raar verhaal' to show you really don't believe it.

⚠️

Watch your face

The phrase is often accompanied by a squint or a tilted head. Without the right expression, it might sound like you're just describing a book.

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The 'Apart' alternative

If you want to be more polite, use 'Dat is een apart verhaal'. It's the 'safe' version of weird.

自分をテスト

Which adjective form is correct for 'een ... verhaal'?

Dat is een ___ verhaal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: raar

'Verhaal' is a 'het-woord'. After 'een', the adjective does not get an -e.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural reaction.

A: 'Ik kan niet werken want een alien heeft mijn laptop gestolen.' B: '___'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een raar verhaal.

'Raar verhaal' is the standard reaction to an unbelievable excuse.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Someone tells you they saw a UFO in their backyard.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een raar verhaal.

You use this phrase when reacting to something unbelievable or strange.

Fill in the missing word.

Dat ___ een raar verhaal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

The subject 'Dat' requires the third-person singular form of the verb 'zijn' (to be).

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When to use 'Raar Verhaal'

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Suspicious

  • Bad excuses
  • Lies
  • Inconsistencies
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Surprising

  • Wild news
  • Coincidences
  • UFO sightings

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Which adjective form is correct for 'een ... verhaal'? Choose A2

Dat is een ___ verhaal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: raar

'Verhaal' is a 'het-woord'. After 'een', the adjective does not get an -e.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural reaction. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Ik kan niet werken want een alien heeft mijn laptop gestolen.' B: '___'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een raar verhaal.

'Raar verhaal' is the standard reaction to an unbelievable excuse.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

Someone tells you they saw a UFO in their backyard.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een raar verhaal.

You use this phrase when reacting to something unbelievable or strange.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Dat ___ een raar verhaal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

The subject 'Dat' requires the third-person singular form of the verb 'zijn' (to be).

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

Only if the story is 'funny-weird'. If it's just a joke or a humorous anecdote, use 'Dat is een grappig verhaal'.

Not usually, but it is very direct. Calling someone's personal experience 'raar' can be seen as rude if they are being serious.

Because 'verhaal' is a neuter (het) noun. Adjectives after 'een' for neuter nouns don't get an -e ending.

'Raar' is more common in speech and slightly more informal. 'Vreemd' is a bit more formal and can also mean 'foreign' in some contexts.

Yes! This is actually very common and adds a bit more emphasis/surprise to the statement.

関連フレーズ

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Wat een onzin

similar

What nonsense

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Dat klinkt als een smoesje

specialized form

That sounds like an excuse

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Een broodjeaapverhaal

specialized form

An urban legend

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Dat is andere koek

contrast

That's a different story (literally: different cake)

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