Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'Dat is leuk' to express that you find something pleasant, fun, or enjoyable in a casual conversation.
- Means: That is fun, nice, or enjoyable.
- Used in: Responding to good news, social plans, or interesting facts.
- Don't confuse: 'Leuk' (fun/nice) with 'lekker' (tasty/physically comfortable).
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뜻
Expressing that something is pleasant.
문화적 배경
The Dutch use 'leuk' constantly. It is a hallmark of their direct but friendly communication style. Belgians also use 'leuk', but 'tof' is often used as a synonym in casual speech.
Don't overthink it
If you aren't sure what to say, 'Dat is leuk' is almost always a safe, positive response.
Don't overthink it
If you aren't sure what to say, 'Dat is leuk' is almost always a safe, positive response.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'We gaan naar de film. Dat is ___.'
a) lekker b) leuk c) mooi
Leuk is used for activities like going to the cinema.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
2 연습 문제a) lekker b) leuk c) mooi
Leuk is used for activities like going to the cinema.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문Yes, 'Hij is leuk' means he is a nice/fun person.
관련 표현
Wat leuk!
specialized formHow fun!
Dat is fijn.
similarThat is pleasant/good.
어디서 쓸까?
Weekend plans
A: We gaan zaterdag naar het strand.
B: Dat is leuk!
New hobby
A: Ik ben begonnen met schilderen.
B: Dat is leuk!
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'Leuk' as 'Look'—if it's nice to look at, it's 'Leuk'!
시각적 연상
Imagine a bright, sunny park with people laughing. That scene is 'leuk'.
Rhyme
It's not a chore, it's 'leuk' to the core!
Story
I told my friend I bought a puppy. She smiled and said, 'Dat is leuk!' We then went to the park. It was a very 'leuk' day.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'That's nice' in English or 'C'est sympa' in French. It serves the same social function of positive validation.
Word Web
챌린지
Say 'Dat is leuk' every time someone tells you something positive today.
Review in 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30 days.
발음
The 'eu' is a rounded front vowel, similar to the French 'eu' in 'peu'.
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Dat is prettig. (Reacting to news)
Dat is leuk. (Reacting to news)
Dat is leuk! (Reacting to news)
Dat is vet! (Reacting to news)
Derived from Middle Dutch 'loke', meaning appearance. It shifted to mean 'pleasant to look at' and eventually 'fun'.
재미있는 사실
It is one of the most frequently used adjectives in the Dutch language.
문화 노트
The Dutch use 'leuk' constantly. It is a hallmark of their direct but friendly communication style.
“Dat is een leuk idee!”
Belgians also use 'leuk', but 'tof' is often used as a synonym in casual speech.
“Dat is tof!”
대화 시작하기
Wat heb je dit weekend gedaan?
자주 하는 실수
Dat is lekker.
Dat is leuk.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
¡Qué bien!
Spanish uses 'bien' (good) while Dutch uses 'leuk' (fun/nice).
C'est sympa.
French 'sympa' is often used for people, whereas 'leuk' is broader.
Das ist schön.
Dutch 'leuk' is more informal and energetic than German 'schön'.
いいですね (Ii desu ne)
Japanese includes a particle 'ne' to seek agreement, which is implied in Dutch.
هذا جميل (Hadha jamil)
Arabic 'jamil' carries a slightly more formal/aesthetic weight than the casual 'leuk'.
Spotted in the Real World
“Dat is leuk om te zien!”
Commenting on a follower's photo.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use it for everything.
Use 'leuk' for fun, 'lekker' for food/comfort.
자주 묻는 질문 (1)
Yes, 'Hij is leuk' means he is a nice/fun person.
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