A2 Expression ニュートラル

Het is nogal druk.

It is quite busy.

意味

Commenting on high activity.

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文化的背景

The Dutch use 'lekker druk' to describe a positive, bustling atmosphere in a cafe or shop. It implies success and 'gezelligheid'. Flemish speakers use 'druk' similarly, but might more often use 'het is hier veel volk' (there is a lot of people here) in informal speech. Being 'druk' is often seen as a sign of being important or hardworking, but complaining about it too much is frowned upon as not being 'nuchter' (level-headed). On Dutch trains (NS), 'drukte' is a frequent topic of conversation and a common reason for delays or complaints on social media.

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The 'Het' Rule

Always remember the 'het' in 'Ik heb het druk'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.

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Understatement

Use 'nogal' to sound more Dutch. It shows you aren't overreacting to the crowd.

意味

Commenting on high activity.

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The 'Het' Rule

Always remember the 'het' in 'Ik heb het druk'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.

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Understatement

Use 'nogal' to sound more Dutch. It shows you aren't overreacting to the crowd.

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Druk vs Bezig

Never say a place is 'bezig'. It sounds like the building is busy doing its taxes!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to say 'It is quite busy in the supermarket.'

Het is ______ druk in de supermarkt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nogal

'Nogal' is the correct adverb to modify 'druk' in this context.

How do you say 'I am busy' (with work) in Dutch?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik heb het druk.

'Ik heb het druk' is the standard way to describe a busy schedule.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are on a crowded train and want to comment on it.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Het is nogal druk hier.

'Het is druk' is the perfect observation for a crowded train.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Zullen we een kopje koffie drinken? B: Sorry, ik kan niet. ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik heb het nogal druk

B is explaining their personal schedule, so 'Ik heb het druk' is required.

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Druk vs. Vol

Druk (Activity)
Winkel Shop
Trein Train
Vol (Capacity)
Glas Glass
Parkeerplaats Parking lot

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is quite busy in the supermarket.' Fill Blank A2

Het is ______ druk in de supermarkt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nogal

'Nogal' is the correct adverb to modify 'druk' in this context.

How do you say 'I am busy' (with work) in Dutch? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik heb het druk.

'Ik heb het druk' is the standard way to describe a busy schedule.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are on a crowded train and want to comment on it.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Het is nogal druk hier.

'Het is druk' is the perfect observation for a crowded train.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Zullen we een kopje koffie drinken? B: Sorry, ik kan niet. ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik heb het nogal druk

B is explaining their personal schedule, so 'Ik heb het druk' is required.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, 'heel' (very) is more intense than 'nogal' (quite).

Not at all! 'Gezellige drukte' is a positive thing in Dutch culture.

'Druk' is about activity/people moving; 'Vol' is about capacity (no more space).

Yes, but it means they are hyperactive or restless, not that they have a lot of work.

Use 'Ik heb het druk' or 'Ik ben bezig met [taak]'.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

It's a very informal/slang way to say 'extremely busy'.

Yes, it's the standard way to describe heavy traffic.

It's a fixed idiomatic structure where 'het' refers to the general situation of your life/schedule.

Yes, etymologically they are the same. Think of being 'under pressure'.

関連フレーズ

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Ik heb het druk

similar

I am busy

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Wat een drukte!

specialized form

What a bustle!

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Drukbezet

specialized form

Very busy/booked up

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Gezellige drukte

builds on

Cozy busyness

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Rustig

contrast

Quiet/Calm

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