Bedeutung
Expressing a strong preference.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch are among the highest coffee consumers per capita in the world. Being 'dol op koffie' is almost a national identity. In Flanders, 'dol op' is also used, but you might hear 'zot van' (mad of) even more frequently in informal speech. Parents often use 'dol op' to describe their children's obsessions, like a 'nijntje' (Miffy) phase. While the Dutch are direct, they appreciate passion. Saying you are 'dol op' a certain aspect of your work shows 'bevlogenheid' (enthusiasm/dedication).
The 'Er' Rule
If someone asks 'Ben je dol op kaas?', answer 'Ja, ik ben er dol op!' instead of 'Ja, ik ben dol op kaas' to sound more native.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'van' with 'dol'. Even though 'houden van' is common, 'dol' always takes 'op'.
Bedeutung
Expressing a strong preference.
The 'Er' Rule
If someone asks 'Ben je dol op kaas?', answer 'Ja, ik ben er dol op!' instead of 'Ja, ik ben dol op kaas' to sound more native.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'van' with 'dol'. Even though 'houden van' is common, 'dol' always takes 'op'.
Softening Dislike
Use 'Ik ben niet zo dol op...' to politely decline food or invitations without being rude.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ik ben dol ___ mijn nieuwe fiets.
The fixed expression is always 'dol op'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Dutch sentence:
You need both the verb 'ben' and the preposition 'op'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hou je van vla? B: Ja, ik ___ ___ ___!
When referring to 'vla' (custard) without repeating the word, use 'er dol op'.
Match the feeling to the phrase.
You really, really like your grandmother's soup. What do you say?
'Dol op' expresses the high level of enthusiasm appropriate for a compliment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Things you can be 'dol op'
Eten & Drinken
- • Koffie
- • Kaas
- • Chocolade
Hobby's
- • Zwemmen
- • Lezen
- • Fietsen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ben dol ___ mijn nieuwe fiets.
The fixed expression is always 'dol op'.
Choose the most natural Dutch sentence:
You need both the verb 'ben' and the preposition 'op'.
A: Hou je van vla? B: Ja, ik ___ ___ ___!
When referring to 'vla' (custard) without repeating the word, use 'er dol op'.
You really, really like your grandmother's soup. What do you say?
'Dol op' expresses the high level of enthusiasm appropriate for a compliment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it sounds very sweet and affectionate. It's like saying 'I'm crazy about him.'
It's neutral-informal. You can use it with your boss to talk about hobbies, but not in a legal document.
They are almost identical. 'Gek op' is slightly more informal/slangy.
Yes! You can use it with nouns (koffie) and verbs/activities (zwemmen).
It is always 'dol op'. 'Aan' is used with other verbs like 'denken aan'.
Use 'Ik ben er niet zo dol op.' The 'zo' makes it sound more natural and polite.
Yes, 'Ik ben dol op honden' (plural) is perfectly correct.
No, adjectives in this position (after 'zijn') do not change for gender in Dutch.
Yes, though 'zot van' is a very popular Flemish alternative.
Yes, it's a very common way to express affection to a friend, child, or partner.
Verwandte Redewendungen
gek zijn op
synonymTo be crazy about
houden van
similarTo love
verzot zijn op
specialized formTo be very fond of / addicted to
leuk vinden
contrastTo like / find fun
