Significado
Having no money left.
Contexto cultural
The 'Tikkie' culture means Dutch people are very precise about money. Being 'blut' is a common excuse to delay paying a Tikkie. Students often use 'blut' as a badge of honor or a shared struggle, especially in the week before their 'stufi' (student finance) arrives. There is a cultural pride in being 'zuinig' (frugal). Admitting you are 'blut' isn't always shameful; it can be seen as a sign of having enjoyed life too much recently. In big cities like Amsterdam, 'blut' is used very frequently. In more conservative rural areas, people might use the more traditional 'krap bij kas'.
Use 'Helemaal'
Adding 'helemaal' makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds the necessary drama to the situation.
Watch the Context
Never use this with someone you are trying to impress professionally. It can make you seem irresponsible with money.
Significado
Having no money left.
Use 'Helemaal'
Adding 'helemaal' makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds the necessary drama to the situation.
Watch the Context
Never use this with someone you are trying to impress professionally. It can make you seem irresponsible with money.
The 'Skeer' Alternative
If you are under 25, try using 'skeer' instead of 'blut' to sound even more 'street'.
Teste-se
Vul het juiste woord in.
Ik kan de rekening niet betalen, ik ben helemaal ___.
'Blut' is the correct informal word for having no money.
Welke zin is het meest informeel?
Kies de meest informele manier om te zeggen dat je geen geld hebt.
'Blut' is slang/informal, making it the most casual option.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Gaan we vanavond uit eten? B: Nee, sorry, ik heb deze maand te veel uitgegeven. ___.
This fits the context of declining an invitation due to overspending.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'Ik ben blut'?
Kies de juiste situatie.
'Blut' is only appropriate in informal settings like a bar (kroeg) with friends.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIk kan de rekening niet betalen, ik ben helemaal ___.
'Blut' is the correct informal word for having no money.
Kies de meest informele manier om te zeggen dat je geen geld hebt.
'Blut' is slang/informal, making it the most casual option.
A: Gaan we vanavond uit eten? B: Nee, sorry, ik heb deze maand te veel uitgegeven. ___.
This fits the context of declining an invitation due to overspending.
Kies de juiste situatie.
'Blut' is only appropriate in informal settings like a bar (kroeg) with friends.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is not a swear word. It is just very informal slang.
Generally no. It almost exclusively refers to financial status.
The opposite would be 'rijk' (rich) or 'vermogend' (wealthy).
As an adjective, it doesn't have a plural form in this context. You say 'Wij zijn blut'.
Yes, but 'blut' is more common in the Netherlands. In Flanders, you might also hear 'fauché' (from French) or 'zonder geld'.
Yes, though 'blut' usually implies being *completely* out of money. 'Krap bij kas' is better for 'a little bit'.
It's an intensifier that emphasizes the total absence of money. It's a very common collocation.
No. It sounds similar to the German 'Blut' (blood), but the Dutch word for blood is 'bloed'. 'Blut' comes from 'bloot' (bare).
Yes, it is perfect for WhatsApp and social media.
Yes, it is very common to use with family members.
Frases relacionadas
op zwart zaad zitten
similarTo be in a long-term state of having no money.
geen rooie cent hebben
synonymTo not have a single cent.
krap bij kas zitten
similarTo be short on cash.
skeer zijn
specialized formTo be broke (youth slang).
