A1 Idiom Informal

Iets op de kop tikken.

Tap something on the head.

Meaning

To find a bargain.

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Cultural Background

The Dutch love for 'kringloop' (thrift stores) makes this phrase very common. Used similarly in Flanders, often with a slightly more relaxed tone.

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Context is key

Only use this when you are happy about the price.

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Separable verb

Don't forget to move 'getikt' to the end of the sentence.

Meaning

To find a bargain.

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Context is key

Only use this when you are happy about the price.

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Separable verb

Don't forget to move 'getikt' to the end of the sentence.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct form.

Ik heb die fiets voor 10 euro ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: op de kop getikt

Past participle goes at the end.

Which sentence is correct?

A: Ik tikte het op de kop. B: Ik tikte op de kop het.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

The object must precede the idiom.

Match the meaning.

Op de kop tikken = ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To find a bargain

It's about saving money.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Wat een mooie tas!' B: 'Dank je, ik heb hem ____.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: op de kop getikt

Fits the context of a compliment.

🎉 Score: /4

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Fill in the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Ik heb die fiets voor 10 euro ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: op de kop getikt

Past participle goes at the end.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

A: Ik tikte het op de kop. B: Ik tikte op de kop het.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

The object must precede the idiom.

Match the meaning. Match A1

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To find a bargain

It's about saving money.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Wat een mooie tas!' B: 'Dank je, ik heb hem ____.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: op de kop getikt

Fits the context of a compliment.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, if you got a great deal on it!

No, it is very informal.

Related Phrases

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Een koopje scoren

synonym

To score a bargain

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Voor een prikkie

similar

For a very low price

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