A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Het is zonnig.

It is sunny.

意味

Describing the weather condition.

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文化的背景

The Dutch 'terrasje pakken' culture is entirely dependent on it being 'zonnig'. People will flock to outdoor cafes at the slightest hint of sun. Similar to the Netherlands, but often accompanied by a 'pintje' or a local beer. The phrase is identical. In Suriname, where it is often zonnig, the phrase might be used less as a conversation starter and more as a simple statement of fact, often contrasted with the heavy tropical rains. On islands like Curaçao, 'zonnig' is the default state. People might specify 'erg zonnig' to warn about the heat.

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The 'G' sound

The 'g' at the end of 'zonnig' is the famous Dutch 'hard G' or 'soft G' depending on the region, but it never sounds like a 'g' in 'game'.

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Don't use 'maken'

Unlike French or Spanish, Dutch never uses 'maken' (to make) for weather. Stick to 'zijn' (to be).

意味

Describing the weather condition.

💡

The 'G' sound

The 'g' at the end of 'zonnig' is the famous Dutch 'hard G' or 'soft G' depending on the region, but it never sounds like a 'g' in 'game'.

⚠️

Don't use 'maken'

Unlike French or Spanish, Dutch never uses 'maken' (to make) for weather. Stick to 'zijn' (to be).

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Gezelligheid

Combine 'zonnig' with 'gezellig' to sound like a native: 'Wat een gezellig zonnig dagje!'

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word.

Het ___ zonnig vandaag.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

We use the verb 'zijn' (to be) for weather descriptions in Dutch.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'It was sunny yesterday'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Gisteren was het zonnig.

We use the past tense 'was' and the adjective 'zonnig'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Zullen we naar het strand gaan? B: Ja! ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Het is zonnig

This is the most natural response to justify going to the beach.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You see the sun coming out after a long rain.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Het is zonnig!

This expresses the change to sunny weather.

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Weather Vocabulary

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Sun

  • Zonnig
  • De zon schijnt
  • Warm
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Clouds

  • Bewolkt
  • Grijs
  • Donker

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Het ___ zonnig vandaag.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

We use the verb 'zijn' (to be) for weather descriptions in Dutch.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'It was sunny yesterday'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Gisteren was het zonnig.

We use the past tense 'was' and the adjective 'zonnig'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Zullen we naar het strand gaan? B: Ja! ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Het is zonnig

This is the most natural response to justify going to the beach.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You see the sun coming out after a long rain.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Het is zonnig!

This expresses the change to sunny weather.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but 'Het is een zonnige dag' is much more common.

It is neutral. It's used in both casual chats and formal weather reports.

The most direct opposite is 'bewolkt' (cloudy) or 'betrokken'.

When it's an adjective before a noun (e.g., 'een zonnige dag'), it usually gets an -e ending.

Only metaphorically, like 'een zonnig humeur' (a sunny mood).

No, it only refers to the sun. It can be zonnig and freezing.

Use 'heel zonnig' or 'erg zonnig'.

Yes, it is a perfect, complete sentence.

No, you say 'De zon schijnt' or 'Het is zonnig'.

'Zonnig' means the sun is out; 'helder' means the air is clear/transparent.

関連フレーズ

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De zon schijnt

similar

The sun is shining

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Lekker weertje

similar

Nice little weather

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Onbewolkt

specialized form

Cloudless

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Het is warm

builds on

It is warm

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Zonovergoten

specialized form

Sun-drenched

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