A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Asking if someone knows the news.
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Cultural Background
Dutch people are very direct. This phrase is a common way to start a conversation without being too intrusive. In Flanders, this is also very common, but sometimes people might add 'zeg' (say) at the end for emphasis.
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Tone matters
Use an excited tone for good news and a serious tone for bad news.
Meaning
Asking if someone knows the news.
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Tone matters
Use an excited tone for good news and a serious tone for bad news.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Heb je het ___ gehoord?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: al
'Al' means 'already' and is correct here.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
Heb je het ___ gehoord?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: al
'Al' means 'already' and is correct here.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is neutral and polite.
Related Phrases
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Wat is er aan de hand?
similarWhat is going on?
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