A1 Expression Neutral

Dat is erg laat.

That is very late.

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Meaning

Commenting on time.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people are generally direct. Saying 'Dat is erg laat' is considered a clear, polite way to end a social event. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more indirect in social settings.

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Use 'erg'

Always use 'erg' to intensify adjectives like 'laat' or 'mooi'.

Meaning

Commenting on time.

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Use 'erg'

Always use 'erg' to intensify adjectives like 'laat' or 'mooi'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct word.

Dat is ____ laat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: erg

'Erg' is the correct intensifier for 'laat'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct word. Fill Blank A1

Dat is ____ laat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: erg

'Erg' is the correct intensifier for 'laat'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is neutral and professional enough for most emails.

Related Phrases

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Het is laat

similar

It is late

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Te laat

contrast

Too late

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