A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Dat is erg grappig.

That is very funny.

意味

Laughing at something.

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文化的背景

Dutch humor is often 'nuchter' (sober/down-to-earth). They don't like over-the-top reactions. A simple 'Dat is erg grappig' is often more appreciated than screaming with laughter. Flemish humor can be a bit more 'Bourgondisch' (convivial) and surreal. While they understand 'erg grappig', they might use 'plezant' or 'geestig' more often in informal settings. In Surinamese Dutch, humor is very important in social bonding. The phrase might be delivered with a different melodic intonation, often followed by 'tori' (story). In a Dutch office, 'grappig' is often used to describe a clever solution to a problem. It's a compliment to someone's intelligence, not just their ability to tell jokes.

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Use 'erg' for emphasis

While 'heel' is fine, using 'erg' makes you sound slightly more like a native speaker who is genuinely moved by the humor.

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Watch your tone

If you say it too slowly or with a flat voice, people will think you are being sarcastic.

意味

Laughing at something.

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Use 'erg' for emphasis

While 'heel' is fine, using 'erg' makes you sound slightly more like a native speaker who is genuinely moved by the humor.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If you say it too slowly or with a flat voice, people will think you are being sarcastic.

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The 'ig' ending

Remember that in Dutch, '-ig' at the end of a word is almost always pronounced like 'uch' (schwa + ch).

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Dry humor

If a Dutchman says 'Dat is erg grappig' without smiling, they might actually find it hilarious. Look at their eyes!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to say 'That is very funny'.

Dat ___ erg grappig.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

The subject 'Dat' requires the third-person singular verb 'is'.

Which intensifier is most natural here?

Hahaha! Dat is ___ grappig!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: erg

'Erg' and 'heel' are the standard intensifiers for 'very'. 'Veel' means 'much' and 'te' means 'too'.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is erg grappig -> That is very funny, Wat grappig! -> How funny!, Ik vind het grappig -> I find it funny, Niet grappig -> Not funny

These are common variations of the core phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Heb je die video van de kat gezien? B: Ja! ___

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is erg grappig!

Since they are talking about a funny video, 'grappig' is the only logical response.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Erg vs. Heel

Erg
Erg grappig Very funny (emotive)
Heel
Heel grappig Very funny (standard)

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word to say 'That is very funny'. Fill Blank A1

Dat ___ erg grappig.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

The subject 'Dat' requires the third-person singular verb 'is'.

Which intensifier is most natural here? Choose A1

Hahaha! Dat is ___ grappig!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: erg

'Erg' and 'heel' are the standard intensifiers for 'very'. 'Veel' means 'much' and 'te' means 'too'.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is erg grappig -> That is very funny, Wat grappig! -> How funny!, Ik vind het grappig -> I find it funny, Niet grappig -> Not funny

These are common variations of the core phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Heb je die video van de kat gezien? B: Ja! ___

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is erg grappig!

Since they are talking about a funny video, 'grappig' is the only logical response.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

Yes, but it's very formal. Stick to 'erg' or 'heel' in daily life.

'Grappig' means funny (laughter). 'Leuk' means nice, fun, or cute.

Simply add 'niet': 'Dat is niet grappig.'

Yes, just like in English. 'Wat grappig dat je dat zegt' can mean 'How curious that you say that'.

Yes, if a colleague shared something lighthearted. It's neutral and safe.

As an adverb, yes. As an adjective, it means 'bad' (e.g., 'Dat is erg nieuws').

If describing multiple things: 'Dat zijn erg grappige moppen.'

A 'joke-maker' or a joker/comedian.

Use 'Dat' for something someone else said. Use 'Dit' for something you are showing right now.

Yes, it's perfectly polite.

'Dat is echt lachen' or 'Ik ga stuk'.

Not in this sentence structure ('Dat is...'). Adjectives only change when they are in front of a noun.

関連フレーズ

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Wat grappig!

similar

How funny!

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Dat is heel grappig.

synonym

That is very funny.

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Dat is lachen.

informal

That's a laugh.

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Ik vind dat grappig.

builds on

I find that funny.

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Dat is niet grappig.

contrast

That is not funny.

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