Significado
Feeling very happy.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people value 'nuchterheid' (soberness). Using 'dolblij' is a way to signal that an event is truly exceptional and worth breaking the usual modest demeanor. In Flanders, people might use 'content' more often than in the North, but 'dolblij' is widely understood and used for high-intensity joy. In Surinamese Dutch, expressions of joy can be very vibrant. 'Dolblij' is common, often paired with more rhythmic and expressive body language. On platforms like Instagram and Facebook, 'Dolblij' is a very popular hashtag (#dolblij) used by influencers and families to share milestones.
Use it for gifts
When someone gives you a gift, saying 'Ik ben er dolblij mee' sounds much more appreciative than just 'Dankje'.
Don't overdo it
If you are 'dolblij' about everything, it loses its power. Save it for things that actually make you want to smile wide.
Significado
Feeling very happy.
Use it for gifts
When someone gives you a gift, saying 'Ik ben er dolblij mee' sounds much more appreciative than just 'Dankje'.
Don't overdo it
If you are 'dolblij' about everything, it loses its power. Save it for things that actually make you want to smile wide.
The 'Dat' connection
Master the 'Ik ben dolblij dat...' structure to talk about events. It's a very common B1-level sentence pattern.
Teste-se
Vul het juiste woord in.
Ik heb een nieuwe baan! Ik ben ______.
Getting a new job is a reason for intense happiness, so 'dolblij' is the correct choice.
Kies de juiste voorzetsel (preposition).
Wij zijn dolblij ____ ons nieuwe huis.
In Dutch, you are 'dolblij met' something.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Heb je het nieuws gehoord? Je bent geslaagd! B: Wat?! Echt waar? Oh, ik ben ______!
Passing an exam is a big achievement, so 'dolblij' fits the excitement of the dialogue.
Welke situatie past bij 'dolblij'?
In welke situatie zeg je 'Ik ben dolblij'?
Winning the lottery is a major event that justifies the intensity of 'dolblij'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIk heb een nieuwe baan! Ik ben ______.
Getting a new job is a reason for intense happiness, so 'dolblij' is the correct choice.
Wij zijn dolblij ____ ons nieuwe huis.
In Dutch, you are 'dolblij met' something.
A: Heb je het nieuws gehoord? Je bent geslaagd! B: Wat?! Echt waar? Oh, ik ben ______!
Passing an exam is a big achievement, so 'dolblij' fits the excitement of the dialogue.
In welke situatie zeg je 'Ik ben dolblij'?
Winning the lottery is a major event that justifies the intensity of 'dolblij'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is always written as one word in Dutch.
Technically yes, but it's redundant because 'dol' already means 'very'. Just 'Ik ben dolblij' is better.
Yes, if you have a good relationship with the person. If it's a very formal first contact, use 'verheugd'.
There isn't a direct compound like 'dol-verdrietig' that is as common, but you could say 'onwijs verdrietig' or 'zwaar teleurgesteld'.
You can say 'Ik ben dolblij met jou', which means you are very happy to have that person in your life.
In compounds like 'dolblij', 'dolgelukkig', and 'dolverliefd', yes. On its own, it can mean 'crazy'.
'Superblij' is more informal/youthful. 'Dolblij' is more classic and works for all ages.
It's a sound between 'ay' and 'eye'. Practice by saying 'ah' and sliding into an 'ee' sound.
Yes: 'Ik was dolblij toen ik het hoorde.'
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used in both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Frases relacionadas
dolgelukkig
similarExtremely happy/fortunate.
superblij
similarSuper happy.
in de wolken
figurativeOn cloud nine.
verheugd
formalPleased/glad.
