意味
Very enthusiastic agreement.
文化的背景
The Dutch love to use English loanwords like 'cool', 'chill', and 'nice', but they often add a Dutch twist like 'vet' to make it their own. In Flanders, 'vet cool' is understood but less common. They might use 'wijs' or 'graaf' instead to express the same feeling. Modern Dutch slang (straattaal) often mixes 'vet' with Surinamese words like 'faya' or 'lobi', creating a rich tapestry of urban language. On Dutch social media, 'vet' is often used as a prefix for almost any positive adjective, like 'vethandig' (very handy) or 'vetmooi' (very beautiful).
The 'Echt' Booster
Add 'echt' (really) before 'vet cool' to sound like a true native speaker who is genuinely impressed.
Watch the Age Gap
If you're over 60, using this might make people chuckle. Use 'leuk' or 'mooi' instead for a more age-appropriate vibe.
意味
Very enthusiastic agreement.
The 'Echt' Booster
Add 'echt' (really) before 'vet cool' to sound like a true native speaker who is genuinely impressed.
Watch the Age Gap
If you're over 60, using this might make people chuckle. Use 'leuk' or 'mooi' instead for a more age-appropriate vibe.
Shorten it!
In very casual settings, you can just say 'Vet!' as a one-word reaction. It's punchy and effective.
Social Media
This is the perfect phrase for commenting on TikToks or Instagram Reels of Dutch creators.
自分をテスト
Which of these is the most natural way to react to a friend's new phone?
Kijk, ik heb de nieuwe iPhone!
'Vet cool' is the perfect informal reaction to a new gadget.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'vet'.
Die nieuwe film is ___ cool!
When used as an intensifier for an adjective, 'vet' does not change its form.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
In which situation is 'Vet cool' appropriate?
It is informal slang, only suitable for friends and casual settings.
Fill in the missing response.
Sanne: 'Ik heb gisteren met een dolfijn gezwommen!' Mark: 'Jeetje, ___!'
'Wat vet cool!' is a very common exclamation of surprise and approval.
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4 問題Kijk, ik heb de nieuwe iPhone!
'Vet cool' is the perfect informal reaction to a new gadget.
Die nieuwe film is ___ cool!
When used as an intensifier for an adjective, 'vet' does not change its form.
In which situation is 'Vet cool' appropriate?
It is informal slang, only suitable for friends and casual settings.
Sanne: 'Ik heb gisteren met een dolfijn gezwommen!' Mark: 'Jeetje, ___!'
'Wat vet cool!' is a very common exclamation of surprise and approval.
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よくある質問
14 問Yes, although newer words like 'lit' exist, 'vet' remains a very common intensifier in the Netherlands.
Absolutely! You can say 'vet mooi' (very beautiful), 'vet irritant' (very annoying), or 'vet lekker' (very tasty).
In this context, no. It is 100% positive, similar to 'phat' in 90s English slang.
It is always 'vet cool'. Adverbs modifying adjectives don't get the -e ending.
No, that would be considered very unprofessional. Stick to 'interessant' or 'goed'.
'Gaaf' is a bit more old-fashioned and 'safe', while 'vet cool' is more modern and slangy.
Yes, but less frequently than in the Netherlands. Belgians have their own slang like 'wijs'.
It's halfway between a 'v' and an 'f'. Lean towards a soft 'v'.
No, 'koel' is for temperature. Use the English spelling 'cool' for the slang meaning.
Not at all. It's just very informal.
For young people, 'vet cool' or just 'vet' is definitely near the top of the list.
Yes, 'Hij is een vet coole gast' (He is a very cool guy) is perfectly fine.
Only when it's followed by an adjective. On its own, it still means 'fat'.
Yes, 'supervet cool' or 'niet normaal zo cool'.
関連フレーズ
Te gek
synonymToo crazy / Awesome
Gaaf
similarCool / Neat
Lauw
slangLukewarm / Cool
Wreed
similarCruel / Wicked
Supervet
builds onExtremely cool
