意味
Describing schedule intensity.
文化的背景
The 'Agenda' is sacred. If you say 'het is een drukke week,' a Dutch person will likely ask you to look at your agenda to find a specific 'gaatje' (little hole/gap) for a future meeting. Flemish people use this phrase too, but they might also say 'Het is een lastige week' (It's a tough/heavy week) to emphasize the burden. In Dutch offices, 'druk zijn' is often equated with being important. If you say your week is 'rustig' (quiet), people might worry you don't have enough work. During 'tentamenweek' (exam week), this phrase is heard everywhere on university campuses as a badge of shared suffering.
The 'Sigh' Factor
When saying this to a friend, start with a small sigh ('Pfff') to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't over-apologize
In the NL, everyone is busy. One 'het is een drukke week' is enough; you don't need to explain every detail.
意味
Describing schedule intensity.
The 'Sigh' Factor
When saying this to a friend, start with a small sigh ('Pfff') to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't over-apologize
In the NL, everyone is busy. One 'het is een drukke week' is enough; you don't need to explain every detail.
Add 'even'
Saying 'Het is *even* een drukke week' makes it sound like a temporary situation, which is more positive.
The Birthday Excuse
If you can't make it to a birthday, this is the #1 accepted excuse.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'druk'.
Het is een ______ week op kantoor.
Because 'week' is a 'de-word' and follows 'een', we add an -e.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you have a lot to do?
Choose the best option:
'Het is een drukke week' is the standard expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ga je mee naar de bioscoop? B: Sorry, ik kan niet. ________.
This is the perfect polite excuse for declining an invitation.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Het is een drukke week'?
It describes a high volume of tasks or appointments.
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Druk vs. Bezig
練習問題バンク
4 問題Het is een ______ week op kantoor.
Because 'week' is a 'de-word' and follows 'een', we add an -e.
Choose the best option:
'Het is een drukke week' is the standard expression.
A: Ga je mee naar de bioscoop? B: Sorry, ik kan niet. ________.
This is the perfect polite excuse for declining an invitation.
When would you say 'Het is een drukke week'?
It describes a high volume of tasks or appointments.
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よくある質問
14 問No, 'bezig' is used for people who are currently doing a task. For a time period like a week, always use 'drukke'.
Yes, because 'week' is a 'de-word'. If you said 'een druk jaar' (a busy year), there is no -e because 'jaar' is a 'het-word'.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any context, from a job interview to a chat with a friend.
'Druk' means you have a lot to do. 'Hectisch' means it is chaotic and you might be stressed.
Use the past tense: 'Het was een drukke week.'
Yes! Just say 'Het is een drukke dag.'
It's a common cultural expression to emphasize how busy life is, often said with a bit of irony.
Yes, 'druk' often causes 'stress', but 'druk' refers to the workload itself.
Be careful! This often means you are a hyperactive person. Say 'Ik heb het druk' to mean you have a lot of work.
That means a place is crowded or there is a lot of activity (like a busy party).
A common response is 'Sterkte!' (Good luck/Stay strong!) or 'Succes ermee!'
Yes, it is very common and usually accepted as a valid reason in the Netherlands.
Yes! 'Het is druk in de stad' means the city is crowded with people.
No, if you use the diminutive 'weekje', it becomes a 'het-word', so it must be 'een druk weekje'.
関連フレーズ
Ik heb het druk
similarI am busy.
Druk, druk, druk
specialized formVery busy (cliché).
Een volle agenda
synonymA full schedule.
Het is rustig
contrastIt is quiet.
Hectische week
builds onHectic week.
