A2 Expression 중립

Het is nogal druk.

It is quite busy.

Commenting on high activity.

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문화적 배경

The Dutch use 'lekker druk' to describe a positive, bustling atmosphere in a cafe or shop. It implies success and 'gezelligheid'. Flemish speakers use 'druk' similarly, but might more often use 'het is hier veel volk' (there is a lot of people here) in informal speech. Being 'druk' is often seen as a sign of being important or hardworking, but complaining about it too much is frowned upon as not being 'nuchter' (level-headed). On Dutch trains (NS), 'drukte' is a frequent topic of conversation and a common reason for delays or complaints on social media.

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The 'Het' Rule

Always remember the 'het' in 'Ik heb het druk'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.

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Understatement

Use 'nogal' to sound more Dutch. It shows you aren't overreacting to the crowd.

Commenting on high activity.

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The 'Het' Rule

Always remember the 'het' in 'Ik heb het druk'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.

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Understatement

Use 'nogal' to sound more Dutch. It shows you aren't overreacting to the crowd.

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Druk vs Bezig

Never say a place is 'bezig'. It sounds like the building is busy doing its taxes!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to say 'It is quite busy in the supermarket.'

Het is ______ druk in de supermarkt.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: nogal

'Nogal' is the correct adverb to modify 'druk' in this context.

How do you say 'I am busy' (with work) in Dutch?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ik heb het druk.

'Ik heb het druk' is the standard way to describe a busy schedule.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are on a crowded train and want to comment on it.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Het is nogal druk hier.

'Het is druk' is the perfect observation for a crowded train.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Zullen we een kopje koffie drinken? B: Sorry, ik kan niet. ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ik heb het nogal druk

B is explaining their personal schedule, so 'Ik heb het druk' is required.

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시각 학습 자료

Druk vs. Vol

Druk (Activity)
Winkel Shop
Trein Train
Vol (Capacity)
Glas Glass
Parkeerplaats Parking lot

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is quite busy in the supermarket.' Fill Blank A2

Het is ______ druk in de supermarkt.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: nogal

'Nogal' is the correct adverb to modify 'druk' in this context.

How do you say 'I am busy' (with work) in Dutch? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ik heb het druk.

'Ik heb het druk' is the standard way to describe a busy schedule.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are on a crowded train and want to comment on it.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Het is nogal druk hier.

'Het is druk' is the perfect observation for a crowded train.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Zullen we een kopje koffie drinken? B: Sorry, ik kan niet. ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ik heb het nogal druk

B is explaining their personal schedule, so 'Ik heb het druk' is required.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, 'heel' (very) is more intense than 'nogal' (quite).

Not at all! 'Gezellige drukte' is a positive thing in Dutch culture.

'Druk' is about activity/people moving; 'Vol' is about capacity (no more space).

Yes, but it means they are hyperactive or restless, not that they have a lot of work.

Use 'Ik heb het druk' or 'Ik ben bezig met [taak]'.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

It's a very informal/slang way to say 'extremely busy'.

Yes, it's the standard way to describe heavy traffic.

It's a fixed idiomatic structure where 'het' refers to the general situation of your life/schedule.

Yes, etymologically they are the same. Think of being 'under pressure'.

관련 표현

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Ik heb het druk

similar

I am busy

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Wat een drukte!

specialized form

What a bustle!

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Drukbezet

specialized form

Very busy/booked up

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Gezellige drukte

builds on

Cozy busyness

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Rustig

contrast

Quiet/Calm

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