Meaning
Satisfaction with outcome.
Cultural Background
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (soberness). Saying you are 'erg blij' is a strong but acceptable way to show pride without appearing arrogant. Flemish speakers might use 'content' more often than 'blij', but 'blij met dit resultaat' is perfectly understood and used in formal contexts. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more enthusiastic, but the grammatical structure remains the same. It is common to use this phrase to give 'complimenten' to a team. It focuses on the work done rather than just the person.
The 'Met' Rule
Always use 'met' when you are happy with a thing. If you use 'over', people will still understand you, but it sounds less native.
Use 'Er...mee'
To sound like a pro, say 'Ik ben er blij mee' instead of repeating the whole sentence.
Meaning
Satisfaction with outcome.
The 'Met' Rule
Always use 'met' when you are happy with a thing. If you use 'over', people will still understand you, but it sounds less native.
Use 'Er...mee'
To sound like a pro, say 'Ik ben er blij mee' instead of repeating the whole sentence.
Blij vs Gelukkig
Don't say 'Ik ben gelukkig met dit resultaat' unless it literally changed your entire life.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition.
Ik ben erg blij ___ dit resultaat.
In Dutch, the adjective 'blij' is followed by 'met' when referring to a result or object.
Which sentence is the most natural for a job interview?
You just finished a successful presentation.
This is neutral, professional, and uses the correct preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Je hebt je examen gehaald! B: Ja, ____.
This is the standard response to achieving a goal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just painted your house and it looks great.
The phrase applies to creative/physical results as well.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Blij vs Gelukkig
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIk ben erg blij ___ dit resultaat.
In Dutch, the adjective 'blij' is followed by 'met' when referring to a result or object.
You just finished a successful presentation.
This is neutral, professional, and uses the correct preposition.
A: Je hebt je examen gehaald! B: Ja, ____.
This is the standard response to achieving a goal.
You just painted your house and it looks great.
The phrase applies to creative/physical results as well.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, 'heel' and 'erg' are interchangeable here. 'Heel' is slightly more common in spoken Dutch.
Neither, it is a neuter noun (het-woord). That's why we say 'dit resultaat'.
No, for people you say 'Ik ben blij voor jou' (I am happy for you) or 'Ik ben blij met jou' (I am happy to have you in my life).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Ik ben niet blij met dit resultaat (I am not happy with this result) or 'Ik ben ontevreden'.
Prepositions are often arbitrary. In Dutch, 'blij' simply 'belongs' to 'met'.
Yes! Just remember that 'dit' changes to 'deze' for plural nouns.
Yes, 'content' is a bit more old-fashioned or Southern (Flemish), but they mean the same thing.
Use 'superblij', 'dolblij', or 'uiterst blij'.
Absolutely. It's a great way to end a project update.
Related Phrases
tevreden zijn met
synonymto be satisfied with
trots zijn op
similarto be proud of
het resultaat mag er zijn
idiomthe result is impressive
blij zijn voor iemand
contrastto be happy for someone
