意味
Encouraging someone to hurry or try.
文化的背景
The Dutch value 'weerbaarheid' (resilience). 'Kom op' is often used to encourage children to be independent and tough. In Flanders, you are more likely to hear 'Komaan' instead of 'Kom op', though both are understood. 'Komaan' can sound a bit more pleading. During the Olympics or World Cup, 'Kom op' is part of the national identity, often paired with the color orange. The Dutch workplace is relatively non-hierarchical. A junior employee might say 'Kom op' to a senior to keep a project moving.
Add 'nou' for flavor
Adding 'nou' (Kom op nou!) makes you sound more like a native speaker when you are pleading or slightly annoyed.
Watch your tone
The meaning changes entirely based on your voice. A high, rising tone is encouraging; a flat, falling tone is impatient.
意味
Encouraging someone to hurry or try.
Add 'nou' for flavor
Adding 'nou' (Kom op nou!) makes you sound more like a native speaker when you are pleading or slightly annoyed.
Watch your tone
The meaning changes entirely based on your voice. A high, rising tone is encouraging; a flat, falling tone is impatient.
Use in sports
If you are watching a Dutch team, shouting 'Kom op!' is the easiest way to blend in with the local fans.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing words to encourage your friend during a race.
___ ___, je bent bijna bij de finish!
'Kom op' is the standard phrase for encouragement.
Match the 'Kom op' variation to the correct situation.
Which phrase fits best when you don't believe a friend's crazy story?
'Kom op zeg!' is used to express disbelief or indignation.
Complete the dialogue between two people who are late.
A: De trein vertrekt over twee minuten! B: Ik weet het! A: ___ ___, we moeten rennen!
In a context of urgency, 'Kom op' is used to prompt immediate action.
Choose the most natural way to tell someone to 'Come on' in a casual setting.
Je vriend twijfelt of hij zal gaan dansen. Wat zeg je?
This is a very common, informal way to nudge a friend into a social activity.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
The Three Faces of 'Kom op!'
Encouragement
- • Sports
- • Studying
- • Trying new things
Urgency
- • Catching trains
- • Deadlines
- • Morning routine
Disbelief
- • Bad jokes
- • Unfair rules
- • Strange news
練習問題バンク
4 問題___ ___, je bent bijna bij de finish!
'Kom op' is the standard phrase for encouragement.
Which phrase fits best when you don't believe a friend's crazy story?
'Kom op zeg!' is used to express disbelief or indignation.
A: De trein vertrekt over twee minuten! B: Ik weet het! A: ___ ___, we moeten rennen!
In a context of urgency, 'Kom op' is used to prompt immediate action.
Je vriend twijfelt of hij zal gaan dansen. Wat zeg je?
This is a very common, informal way to nudge a friend into a social activity.
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よくある質問
12 問No, it's generally not rude, but it is informal. Avoid it in very formal situations or with people much higher in rank unless the atmosphere is relaxed.
No, for 'Come here' you should say 'Kom hier' or 'Kom eens hier'.
'Kom op' is more about motivation and general action, while 'Schiet op' specifically means 'Hurry up' and often implies you are being too slow.
Both! It stays 'Kom op' whether you are talking to one friend or a whole stadium.
The 'zeg' adds a layer of indignation, like saying 'I mean, come on!' when someone says something ridiculous.
Yes, but mostly in informal writing like texts, social media, or dialogue in books.
No, that is grammatically incorrect for the imperative. Stick to 'Kom op'.
Not really a direct one, but you could say 'Zullen we opschieten?' (Shall we hurry?) or 'Kunt u misschien wat sneller gaan?' (Could you perhaps go a bit faster?).
In the Netherlands, yes, if you have a good relationship. The Dutch workplace is quite informal.
That is a different idiom meaning 'Stand up for yourself'.
Yes, 'Komaan' is a synonym, more common in Belgium or in older Dutch literature.
You can say 'Kom op, jongens!' or 'Kom op, mensen!'.
関連フレーズ
Schiet op
similarHurry up
Komaan
synonymCome on
Hup
similarGo / Hop
Vooruit
similarForward / Come on
Zet 'm op
builds onGo for it / Give it your all
