Meaning
Giving positive feedback.
Cultural Background
Dutch people value honesty. If they say they are 'erg tevreden', they mean it. It is not just a polite filler. Flemish speakers might use the word 'content' more often than 'tevreden', reflecting a slightly more French influence. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more exuberant, but 'tevreden' remains the formal standard for business. In Afrikaans, the equivalent is 'Ek is baie tevrede met die diens', which is almost identical to Dutch.
Use 'erg' for impact
Adding 'erg' or 'heel' makes your feedback sound much more sincere to Dutch ears.
Don't forget 'met'
Leaving out 'met' makes the sentence grammatically incomplete.
Meaning
Giving positive feedback.
Use 'erg' for impact
Adding 'erg' or 'heel' makes your feedback sound much more sincere to Dutch ears.
Don't forget 'met'
Leaving out 'met' makes the sentence grammatically incomplete.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition.
Ik ben erg tevreden ___ de service.
In Dutch, the standard preposition after 'tevreden' is 'met'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a restaurant review?
Choose the best option:
'Tevreden' is the correct adjective for professional satisfaction, and it needs 'zijn' and 'met'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ober: 'Was alles naar wens?' Jij: 'Ja, bedankt. ___'
This is the most polite and standard response to a waiter's question.
Match the Dutch phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the building blocks of the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIk ben erg tevreden ___ de service.
In Dutch, the standard preposition after 'tevreden' is 'met'.
Choose the best option:
'Tevreden' is the correct adjective for professional satisfaction, and it needs 'zijn' and 'met'.
Ober: 'Was alles naar wens?' Jij: 'Ja, bedankt. ___'
This is the most polite and standard response to a waiter's question.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the building blocks of the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, it is very common in spoken Dutch, but 'met' is the standard for written and formal Dutch.
It is a loanword from English, but it is fully integrated into the Dutch language.
Use 'zeer' in formal letters or official reviews. 'Erg' is better for speaking.
Related Phrases
Ik ben blij met...
similarI am happy with...
Het bevalt me uitstekend
builds onIt suits/pleases me excellently.
Klant is koning
relatedThe customer is king.
Ontevreden zijn
contrastTo be dissatisfied.
