B1 Expression 비격식체

het is om te huilen

it is to cry

It is very bad.

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문화적 배경

Complaining (klagen) is a national hobby. Using dramatic phrases like this is a way to bond over shared frustrations. Flemish speakers also use this phrase, but they might find the Dutch usage a bit more 'direct' or 'loud'. Directness is valued, but this phrase is usually too informal for a meeting with a boss. Use 'ondermaats' instead. On Dutch Twitter, you'll see this phrase used with hashtags like #fail or #dtv (durf te vragen) when things go wrong.

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Use for emphasis

Add 'echt' or 'werkelijk' to sound more like a native speaker when complaining.

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Not for funerals

Never use this for actual death or tragedy; it sounds like you are mocking the situation.

It is very bad.

💡

Use for emphasis

Add 'echt' or 'werkelijk' to sound more like a native speaker when complaining.

⚠️

Not for funerals

Never use this for actual death or tragedy; it sounds like you are mocking the situation.

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The 'Janken' alternative

Use 'om te janken' with close friends for extra dramatic effect.

셀프 테스트

Vul de ontbrekende woorden in.

De service in dit restaurant is echt ___ ___ ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: om te huilen

The standard expression is 'om te huilen'.

In welke situatie is 'het is om te huilen' het meest passend?

Kies de juiste situatie:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je nieuwe telefoon gaat na één dag kapot.

The phrase is used for disappointment and poor quality.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?

Kies de juiste zin:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Het weer was om te huilen.

After 'om te', you must use the infinitive form of the verb.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: Hoe was de film? B: ___

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Het was om te huilen, zo slecht!

The phrase indicates a negative experience.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to use 'Om te huilen'

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Bad Quality

  • Broken shoes
  • Slow internet
  • Bad food
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Bad Luck

  • Rain on holiday
  • Train delay
  • Lost keys

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in. Fill Blank A2

De service in dit restaurant is echt ___ ___ ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: om te huilen

The standard expression is 'om te huilen'.

In welke situatie is 'het is om te huilen' het meest passend? situation_matching B1

Kies de juiste situatie:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je nieuwe telefoon gaat na één dag kapot.

The phrase is used for disappointment and poor quality.

Welke zin is grammaticaal correct? Choose B1

Kies de juiste zin:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Het weer was om te huilen.

After 'om te', you must use the infinitive form of the verb.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion A2

A: Hoe was de film? B: ___

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Het was om te huilen, zo slecht!

The phrase indicates a negative experience.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

It's not rude, but it is very direct and informal. It's fine for friends, but maybe too blunt for your boss.

Yes, but it's very mean. 'Zijn gedrag is om te huilen' means his behavior is pathetic.

Usually, but you can say 'De kwaliteit was om te huilen' or 'Een resultaat om te huilen'.

No, 'jammer' means 'unfortunate'. 'Om te huilen' is much stronger and implies poor quality or a disaster.

관련 표현

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om te janken

synonym

So bad it's howling-worthy.

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huilen met de pet op

similar

A total disaster.

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ondermaats

specialized form

Substandard.

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geen gezicht

similar

It looks terrible.

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