Signification
Asking for someone's thoughts.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value 'polderen' (consensus). Asking for an opinion is not just polite; it's a social requirement in many group settings. Flemish speakers also use this phrase, but they might sound slightly more formal or use 'u' more quickly than the Dutch. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used but often accompanied by more expressive body language and a warmer tone. Hierarchy is flat. An intern is expected to have an opinion when asked this question.
Use 'erg' for warmth
Adding 'erg' (very) makes the question sound much more sincere and less like a standard phrase.
Watch the 'u' vs 'je'
In a business setting with someone much older, always use 'uw mening' instead of 'jouw mening'.
Signification
Asking for someone's thoughts.
Use 'erg' for warmth
Adding 'erg' (very) makes the question sound much more sincere and less like a standard phrase.
Watch the 'u' vs 'je'
In a business setting with someone much older, always use 'uw mening' instead of 'jouw mening'.
The 'Polder' Move
If a meeting is stuck, use this phrase to ask the quietest person for their opinion. It's a classic Dutch leadership move.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ik ben erg benieuwd ______ jouw mening.
The adjective 'benieuwd' is always followed by 'naar'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the correct formal version:
'Zeer' and 'uw' are markers of high formality.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wat vind je van het nieuwe kantoor? B: Het is groot, maar ____________________.
This completes the social exchange by asking for the other person's view.
Match the Dutch phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the building blocks of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ben erg benieuwd ______ jouw mening.
The adjective 'benieuwd' is always followed by 'naar'.
Choose the correct formal version:
'Zeer' and 'uw' are markers of high formality.
A: Wat vind je van het nieuwe kantoor? B: Het is groot, maar ____________________.
This completes the social exchange by asking for the other person's view.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the building blocks of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. However, 'nieuwsgierig' can sometimes mean 'nosy' (wanting to know secrets), while 'benieuwd' is always about healthy interest.
Yes, but it means 'I am curious about you' as a person, which can sound a bit flirtatious or very personal.
It's a fixed prepositional phrase. Just like in English you are 'interested IN' and not 'interested ON', in Dutch you are 'benieuwd NAAR'.
Absolutely! It's very common to end a text with 'Benieuwd naar je mening!'
Start with 'Ik vind dat...' (I find that...) or 'Naar mijn mening...' (In my opinion...).
It sounds a bit stiff. Stick to 'erg' or 'heel' when talking to friends.
You can say: 'Ik heb er eigenlijk nog geen mening over.' (I don't really have an opinion on it yet.)
Usually, yes, unless you are asking for multiple different opinions from one person: 'Ik ben benieuwd naar jouw meningen over deze drie onderwerpen.'
No, adjectives in this position (after 'zijn') do not change based on gender.
Yes, it is very common in the introduction or conclusion of letters and articles.
Expressions liées
Wat vind je ervan?
similarWhat do you think of it?
Ik ben nieuwsgierig.
synonymI am curious.
Hoe denk jij hierover?
similarHow do you think about this?
Ik hoor het graag.
builds onI'd love to hear it.
