뜻
Expressing willingness.
문화적 배경
The Dutch value 'vrijwilligerswerk' (volunteer work) very highly. Using this phrase shows you share this cultural value of contributing to the community. In Flanders, people might use 'gerust' instead of 'graag' to sound a bit softer and less 'eager' in a pushy way. Hierarchy is flat in the NL. Even a junior employee can say 'Ik wil dat graag doen' to a CEO, and it is seen as positive initiative, not overstepping. If you say you want to do something 'graag', the Dutch will take you literally. Don't say it just to be polite if you don't actually intend to do it!
The 'Graag' Sandwich
If you aren't sure where to put 'graag', try to put it right before the last verb. It almost always works!
Don't over-use 'Willen'
In very formal letters, use 'Ik ben bereid om...' instead of 'Ik wil...'
뜻
Expressing willingness.
The 'Graag' Sandwich
If you aren't sure where to put 'graag', try to put it right before the last verb. It almost always works!
Don't over-use 'Willen'
In very formal letters, use 'Ik ben bereid om...' instead of 'Ik wil...'
Directness is Key
If you say 'Ik wil dat graag doen', be prepared to actually do it. The Dutch value reliability over polite lies.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to make the sentence polite.
Ik wil dat ______ doen.
'Graag' is the specific adverb used to express willingness and pleasure.
Which sentence has the correct word order?
Choose the correct Dutch sentence:
The object 'dat' and adverb 'graag' must come before the infinitive 'doen'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Collega: 'Wie kan de presentatie voorbereiden?' Jij: '________'
This is the most polite and enthusiastic way to volunteer.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Your friend asks if you can help them move house.
'Graag gedaan' is 'You're welcome', which doesn't fit here. 'Ik wil dat graag doen' is the correct offer.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ik wil dat ______ doen.
'Graag' is the specific adverb used to express willingness and pleasure.
Choose the correct Dutch sentence:
The object 'dat' and adverb 'graag' must come before the infinitive 'doen'.
Collega: 'Wie kan de presentatie voorbereiden?' Jij: '________'
This is the most polite and enthusiastic way to volunteer.
Situation: Your friend asks if you can help them move house.
'Graag gedaan' is 'You're welcome', which doesn't fit here. 'Ik wil dat graag doen' is the correct offer.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it's perfectly fine for most Dutch workplaces. If your boss is very traditional, use 'Ik zou dat graag willen doen'.
No, the word order is wrong. 'Doen' must be at the end.
'Gerne' is German. In Dutch, we only use 'graag'.
Yes, but in English we often translate it as 'I'd like to' or 'please'.
Yes! 'Ik wil dat graag eten' (I'd love to eat that).
Yes, if someone offers you something (like coffee), 'Graag!' means 'Yes, please!'.
Add 'heel': 'Ik wil dat heel graag doen!'
Say 'Ik wil dat liever niet doen' (I'd rather not do that).
If the action is clear, you can sometimes say 'Ik wil dat wel', but 'doen' makes it clearer.
It reflects their direct culture. They state their desires clearly but use 'graag' to stay polite.
관련 표현
Graag gedaan
similarYou're welcome / My pleasure
Ik zou dat graag willen doen
specialized formI would like to do that
Dat doe ik graag
synonymI do that gladly
Ik wil het wel doen
contrastI'm willing to do it (but not super excited)
