A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Dat is een mooi cadeau.

That is a nice gift.

意味

Complimenting a present.

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文化的背景

Dutch people usually open gifts immediately in front of the giver. Saying 'Dat is een mooi cadeau' is the expected verbal confirmation of your appreciation. While 'cadeau' is used, 'geschenk' is slightly more common in formal contexts than in the Netherlands. The sentiment remains the same. In Surinamese Dutch, gift-giving is often accompanied by a lot of warmth and sometimes more exuberant praise than the standard 'nuchter' Dutch response. Gifts are often modest due to anti-corruption rules. A 'mooi cadeau' in the office is often something practical like a book or a small voucher.

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Use the Diminutive

Saying 'cadeautje' makes you sound much more native and friendly in casual settings.

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The 'e' Trap

Do not say 'mooie cadeau'. It is one of the most common mistakes for A1 learners.

意味

Complimenting a present.

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Use the Diminutive

Saying 'cadeautje' makes you sound much more native and friendly in casual settings.

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The 'e' Trap

Do not say 'mooie cadeau'. It is one of the most common mistakes for A1 learners.

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Open it now!

Don't put the gift aside. Open it, look at it, and then say the phrase.

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Add 'echt'

Say 'Dat is echt een mooi cadeau' to sound more enthusiastic.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'mooi'.

Dat is een ____ cadeau.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mooi

Because 'cadeau' is a 'het-woord' and we use 'een', there is no -e ending.

Which response is most appropriate after opening a birthday gift?

Je opent een cadeau. Wat zeg je?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een mooi cadeau.

'Mooi' is the most polite and standard way to compliment a gift.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Gefeliciteerd! Dit is voor jou. B: Dank je wel! Wauw, ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dat is een mooi cadeau

'Dat is...' is the standard way to point to the gift you just received.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You receive a promotion at work.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een mooi cadeau voor mijn carrière.

This uses the phrase in a metaphorical sense appropriate for a professional milestone.

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Formal vs Informal

Informal
Cadeautje Little gift
Formal
Geschenk Gift/Present

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'mooi'. Fill Blank A1

Dat is een ____ cadeau.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mooi

Because 'cadeau' is a 'het-woord' and we use 'een', there is no -e ending.

Which response is most appropriate after opening a birthday gift? Choose A1

Je opent een cadeau. Wat zeg je?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een mooi cadeau.

'Mooi' is the most polite and standard way to compliment a gift.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Gefeliciteerd! Dit is voor jou. B: Dank je wel! Wauw, ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dat is een mooi cadeau

'Dat is...' is the standard way to point to the gift you just received.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You receive a promotion at work.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is een mooi cadeau voor mijn carrière.

This uses the phrase in a metaphorical sense appropriate for a professional milestone.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

Yes, 'Dit' (this) is used if you are holding it, 'Dat' (that) is used if it's on the table. Both are correct.

It's neutral. 'Geschenk' is formal, and 'cadeautje' is informal.

Because 'cadeau' is a 'het-woord' and follows 'een'. This is a specific Dutch grammar rule.

You still say 'Dat is een mooi cadeau'. It's very common.

Yes, 'Dat is een leuk cadeau' is very common and sounds slightly more casual.

Absolutely, it is a perfectly polite and professional response.

Dat zijn mooie cadeaus.

Yes, but 'presentje' is usually for very small, modest gifts.

After opening. Before opening, you say 'Dank je wel voor het cadeau'.

Yes, metaphorically. 'Je hulp is een mooi cadeau'.

Almost, but the 'o' at the end is a bit longer and more 'Dutch'.

Dutch people are direct, but in this case, a polite 'Wat een mooi cadeau' is still the social norm.

関連フレーズ

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Wat een leuk cadeautje!

similar

What a nice little gift!

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Dank je wel voor het geschenk.

formal

Thank you for the gift.

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Het is een kleinigheidje.

contrast

It's just a little something.

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Je had niets hoeven kopen.

builds on

You shouldn't have bought anything.

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