A2 Expression ニュートラル

Ik ben erg geschrokken.

I was very shocked.

意味

Feeling startled.

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文化的背景

Dutch people often use 'Ik ben erg geschrokken' as a way to show they are taking a situation seriously. It is a key phrase in 'poldering' (consensus-seeking) when someone wants to signal that a boundary has been crossed. In Flanders, you might hear 'Ik ben verschoten' more often in informal speech, which also means 'I was startled/surprised'. 'Geschrokken' is still perfectly understood and used in formal contexts. In Surinamese Dutch, the expression is used similarly, but the intonation may be more melodic, and it might be followed by 'Sranan Tongo' expressions of surprise like 'Ai baja!' Using this phrase in a meeting is a 'red flag' signal. It tells colleagues that a mistake or a change is significant enough to cause emotional distress, prompting an immediate discussion.

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The 'Van' Rule

Always pair 'geschrokken' with 'van' to explain the cause. It's the most natural way to expand your sentence.

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Auxiliary Alert

Never use 'hebben'. If you say 'Ik heb geschrokken', Dutch people will understand you, but it sounds very 'foreign'.

意味

Feeling startled.

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The 'Van' Rule

Always pair 'geschrokken' with 'van' to explain the cause. It's the most natural way to expand your sentence.

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Auxiliary Alert

Never use 'hebben'. If you say 'Ik heb geschrokken', Dutch people will understand you, but it sounds very 'foreign'.

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Reflexive for Native Sound

If you want to sound like a native, use 'Ik ben ME rot geschrokken'. That little 'me' makes a huge difference.

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Empathy Tool

Use this phrase when someone tells you bad news. It's the most common way to show you are listening and care.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct auxiliary verb.

Ik ___ erg geschrokken van de harde knal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ben

The verb 'schrikken' always takes 'zijn' (ben) in the perfect tense.

Fill in the correct preposition.

Wij zijn erg geschrokken ___ het slechte nieuws.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: van

We use 'van' to indicate the cause of being startled.

Match the reaction to the situation.

Situation: You see a spider on your shoulder suddenly.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik ben erg geschrokken!

A sudden spider causes a startle response.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Boe!' B: 'Hè! Doe dat niet, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ik ben erg geschrokken

Both 'ik ben erg geschrokken' and 'ik schrik me een hoedje' are grammatically correct, but 'ik ben erg geschrokken' is the most direct neutral response.

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4 問題
Choose the correct auxiliary verb. Choose A2

Ik ___ erg geschrokken van de harde knal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ben

The verb 'schrikken' always takes 'zijn' (ben) in the perfect tense.

Fill in the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

Wij zijn erg geschrokken ___ het slechte nieuws.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: van

We use 'van' to indicate the cause of being startled.

Match the reaction to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You see a spider on your shoulder suddenly.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik ben erg geschrokken!

A sudden spider causes a startle response.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Boe!' B: 'Hè! Doe dat niet, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ik ben erg geschrokken

Both 'ik ben erg geschrokken' and 'ik schrik me een hoedje' are grammatically correct, but 'ik ben erg geschrokken' is the most direct neutral response.

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よくある質問

10 問

Usually no. It implies a negative shock. Use 'verrast' instead.

It's the past participle of the verb 'schrikken', but it functions like an adjective in this phrase.

In this context, they are interchangeable. 'Erg geschrokken' and 'heel erg geschrokken' both work.

You use 'laten schrikken'. For example: 'Ik liet hem schrikken.'

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

It is possible, but 'van' is much more common and natural.

It's a funny, informal word for someone who gets startled very easily.

In the North (Amsterdam), it's hard. In the South (Eindhoven/Belgium), it's soft.

Yes! 'Ik ben erg geschrokken van die film' is perfect.

The past tense is 'Ik schrok'. For example: 'Toen de deur dichtklapte, schrok ik.'

関連フレーズ

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Ik schrok me rot

similar

I was startled rotten (very much)

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Bang zijn

contrast

To be afraid

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Verschrikkelijk

builds on

Terrible/Awful

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Opschrikken

specialized form

To startle awake/up

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Afschrikken

specialized form

To deter/scare off

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