Signification
Many people present.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Gezellige drukte' means that a crowd is often seen as a positive sign of a good atmosphere. An empty restaurant is often avoided by Dutch people because it lacks 'gezelligheid'. Being 'druk' is a status symbol. If you ask a Dutch colleague how they are, they will almost always say they are 'druk'. It implies they are needed and productive. The NS (Dutch Railways) uses the word 'drukte-indicator' in their app to show how crowded a train is. It uses three little person icons to show the level of 'drukte'. People in the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague) are used to 'drukte'. People from the northern provinces might find the Randstad 'te druk' (too busy/crowded).
The 'Hebben' Rule
Always remember: Places 'zijn' (are) druk, but people 'hebben' (have) it druk. 'Ik ben druk' sounds like you have ADHD.
Gezelligheid
If you want to be polite about a crowd, add 'gezellig'. It changes a complaint into a compliment.
Signification
Many people present.
The 'Hebben' Rule
Always remember: Places 'zijn' (are) druk, but people 'hebben' (have) it druk. 'Ik ben druk' sounds like you have ADHD.
Gezelligheid
If you want to be polite about a crowd, add 'gezellig'. It changes a complaint into a compliment.
Druk vs. Bezet
Never say a toilet is 'druk'. People will think there is a party inside. Use 'bezet'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to describe a crowded train.
De trein is vandaag erg ____.
'Druk' is the standard way to describe a crowded place with people moving.
Fill in the missing words to say you are busy with work.
Ik ____ het erg ____ met mijn werk.
To say 'I am busy', the Dutch use the construction 'Ik heb het druk'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a traffic jam?
This is the standard collocation for traffic.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zullen we naar dat nieuwe café gaan? B: Nee, het is zaterdagavond, dan is het daar altijd ____.
'Erg druk' describes the expected high volume of people on a Saturday night.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Druk vs. Bezet vs. Vol
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDe trein is vandaag erg ____.
'Druk' is the standard way to describe a crowded place with people moving.
Ik ____ het erg ____ met mijn werk.
To say 'I am busy', the Dutch use the construction 'Ik heb het druk'.
Which phrase fits a traffic jam?
This is the standard collocation for traffic.
A: Zullen we naar dat nieuwe café gaan? B: Nee, het is zaterdagavond, dan is het daar altijd ____.
'Erg druk' describes the expected high volume of people on a Saturday night.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it means you are a hyperactive or noisy person. To say you have a lot of work, say 'Ik heb het druk'.
'Druk' means there is a lot of activity or many people. 'Vol' means there is no more room. A restaurant can be 'druk' but still have one 'vol' table.
They are almost identical. 'Erg' is slightly more common in written Dutch, while 'heel' is very common in speech.
The word is 'het spitsuur'. You can say 'Het is erg druk tijdens het spitsuur'.
Yes! A 'drukke print' is a busy or loud pattern on clothing.
It means 'to worry' or 'to make a fuss'. 'Maak je niet druk!' means 'Don't worry!'.
No, 'gezellig druk' is positive. It depends on the context and your tone of voice.
Use the verb 'worden': 'Het wordt erg druk'.
Yes, 'Het is druk op de weg' is the standard phrase for heavy traffic.
It refers to the absolute peak of busyness, like a beach on the hottest day of the year.
Expressions liées
Gezellig druk
specialized formCrowded in a pleasant, social way.
Het druk hebben
similarTo be busy (personal).
De drukte
builds onThe bustle / the crowd.
Drukdoende
synonymBusy doing things.
Spitsuur
specialized formRush hour.
