뜻
Describing a living area.
문화적 배경
The Dutch 'woonwijk' is often designed with 'woonerven' (living streets) where cars must drive at walking pace to maintain the 'rust'. Flemish people often value 'privacy' and 'rust' highly, leading to many detached houses with hedges in 'rustige wijken'. In Paramaribo, a 'wijk' might refer to a specific historical area, and 'rustig' can imply a lack of 'hosselen' (street trading/hustling). While Afrikaans is different, the cognate 'woonbuurt' is used similarly to 'wijk' to describe residential peace.
Adjective Inflection
Always check if the noun is 'de' or 'het'. 'Wijk' is 'de', so add the -e to 'rustig'.
Don't say 'rustig wijk'
Leaving off the -e is a very common beginner mistake that makes you sound less fluent.
뜻
Describing a living area.
Adjective Inflection
Always check if the noun is 'de' or 'het'. 'Wijk' is 'de', so add the -e to 'rustig'.
Don't say 'rustig wijk'
Leaving off the -e is a very common beginner mistake that makes you sound less fluent.
Use 'lekker'
Add 'lekker' before 'rustig' to sound more like a native speaker: 'Het is een lekker rustige wijk.'
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'rustig'.
Ik woon in een ______ wijk.
Because 'wijk' is a de-word and follows 'een', the adjective gets an -e.
Which sentence is correct?
Describing a quiet neighborhood:
'Buurt' and 'wijk' are de-words, so they need 'rustige'. 'Dorp' is a het-word, so it would be 'een rustig dorp'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoe is je nieuwe huis? B: Goed, ______.
The full sentence requires the subject 'het' and the article 'een'.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
Phrase: 'Het is een rustige wijk.'
This phrase is specifically used for residential areas.
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시각 학습 자료
Rustig vs. Druk
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ik woon in een ______ wijk.
Because 'wijk' is a de-word and follows 'een', the adjective gets an -e.
Describing a quiet neighborhood:
'Buurt' and 'wijk' are de-words, so they need 'rustige'. 'Dorp' is a het-word, so it would be 'een rustig dorp'.
A: Hoe is je nieuwe huis? B: Goed, ______.
The full sentence requires the subject 'het' and the article 'een'.
Phrase: 'Het is een rustige wijk.'
This phrase is specifically used for residential areas.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문A 'wijk' is usually a larger administrative district, while a 'buurt' is a smaller, more local neighborhood. However, in casual speech, they are often used interchangeably.
Yes, 'een rustig persoon' is a calm person. But 'een rustige wijk' specifically refers to the area.
Because 'wijk' is a 'de-word'. In Dutch, adjectives before a 'de-word' almost always get an -e ending.
Usually, yes. It implies safety and peace. However, for someone looking for nightlife, it might be a negative.
You can say: 'Het is een heel rustige wijk' or 'Het is een zeer rustige wijk'.
No, 'week' is 'week' in Dutch. They sound different: 'wijk' has the 'ij' sound, 'week' has the 'ee' sound.
Yes, but 'stil' means 'silent' (no noise at all), while 'rustig' means 'peaceful' (no busy activity).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a formal house-buying process.
The plural is: 'Het zijn rustige wijken.'
Yes, it is very common in Flanders as well.
관련 표현
een levendige buurt
contrasta lively neighborhood
een achterstandswijk
contrasta disadvantaged/deprived neighborhood
een villawijk
specialized forma neighborhood with large villas
buitenwijk
similarsuburb/outskirts
