المعنى
Reassuring someone who made a mistake.
خلفية ثقافية
Dutch people value directness but also efficiency. This phrase is the ultimate efficiency tool for social harmony. Belgians often use 'Dat geeft niet' slightly more than 'Dat is niet erg', though both are understood. The phrase is used similarly, often with a warmer, more relaxed tone. In the islands, the phrase is used, but often accompanied by a more relaxed, slower pace of speech.
Watch the G
The 'g' in 'erg' is the hardest part for learners. Practice the guttural sound daily.
Don't drop the 'niet'
Dropping 'niet' makes you sound like you are judging the other person's mistake as 'terrible'.
المعنى
Reassuring someone who made a mistake.
Watch the G
The 'g' in 'erg' is the hardest part for learners. Practice the guttural sound daily.
Don't drop the 'niet'
Dropping 'niet' makes you sound like you are judging the other person's mistake as 'terrible'.
Use it with a smile
The tone of voice is just as important as the words. A warm smile makes the phrase much more effective.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word.
Dat is niet ____.
The phrase is 'Dat is niet erg'.
Which response is appropriate for an apology?
Someone says 'Sorry!'. What do you say?
This is the standard way to reassure someone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Sorry, ik ben laat.' B: '____.'
Reassuring the person who is late.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You want to tell a friend their mistake is fine.
This phrase is used for forgiveness.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDat is niet ____.
The phrase is 'Dat is niet erg'.
Someone says 'Sorry!'. What do you say?
This is the standard way to reassure someone.
A: 'Sorry, ik ben laat.' B: '____.'
Reassuring the person who is late.
You want to tell a friend their mistake is fine.
This phrase is used for forgiveness.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly fine for professional emails to colleagues or clients.
It is neutral. It works in almost any situation except very formal ceremonies.
The other person will be confused or offended. Correct yourself immediately by saying 'Oh, sorry, ik bedoel: dat is niet erg!'
Yes, 'erg' is the Dutch word for 'bad' or 'serious'.
No, it is only for minor inconveniences.
No, it is an invariable expression.
It is a voiceless velar fricative. Imagine you are trying to gargle water.
Yes, it is standard in both countries.
Yes, 'Het' and 'Dat' are interchangeable here.
'Geeft niet' is very common in spoken Dutch.
عبارات ذات صلة
Geeft niet
synonymIt doesn't matter
Maakt niet uit
synonymIt makes no difference
Geen probleem
synonymNo problem
Dat is erg
contrastThat is terrible
