Signification
Wanting to do something.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch 'borrel' (after-work drinks) is the prime time for being 'in de stemming'. If you aren't in the mood, it's culturally acceptable to stay for one drink and then leave, citing your 'stemming'. Flemish speakers use 'stemming' similarly but might more often use 'goesting' (a specific Flemish word for desire/craving) in informal settings. There is a whole genre of 'Levenslied' (songs about life) that focuses on 'de stemming'. These songs are designed to get people in the mood to sing along and drink together. In Dutch meetings, 'de stemming peilen' (gauging the mood) is a common technique used by facilitators to ensure everyone is on the same page before making a decision.
Add 'Wel'
Adding 'wel' (Ik ben wel in de stemming) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a touch of 'actually' or 'definitely'.
Don't use 'Mood'
Even though many Dutch people use the English word 'mood' on social media, in real conversation, 'stemming' sounds much more natural and proficient.
Signification
Wanting to do something.
Add 'Wel'
Adding 'wel' (Ik ben wel in de stemming) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a touch of 'actually' or 'definitely'.
Don't use 'Mood'
Even though many Dutch people use the English word 'mood' on social media, in real conversation, 'stemming' sounds much more natural and proficient.
Compound Words
You can combine 'stemming' with other words! 'Feeststemming' (party mood), 'Vakantiestemming' (holiday mood), 'Ochtendstemming' (morning mood).
Directness
If you say 'Ik ben niet in de stemming', be prepared for people to ask 'Waarom niet?'. The Dutch are curious about your feelings!
Teste-toi
Vul het juiste voorzetsel in (voor / om te).
Ik ben in de stemming ___ een ijsje.
We use 'voor' because 'een ijsje' is a noun.
Kies de juiste zin.
Hoe zeg je: 'I am in the mood to dance'?
We use 'zijn' + 'in de stemming' + 'om te' + verb.
Maak de dialoog af.
Sander: 'Zullen we naar dat nieuwe restaurant gaan?' Anouk: 'Ja, ik ben echt ___ ___ ___ ___ sushi!'
Anouk is expressing her desire for a specific food.
Match de stemming met de situatie.
Situatie: Het is kerstavond en er is overal muziek.
Christmas Eve naturally leads to a 'kerststemming'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Moods
Feest
- • Dansen
- • Biertje
- • Muziek
Rust
- • Lezen
- • Wandelen
- • Slapen
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ben in de stemming ___ een ijsje.
We use 'voor' because 'een ijsje' is a noun.
Hoe zeg je: 'I am in the mood to dance'?
We use 'zijn' + 'in de stemming' + 'om te' + verb.
Sander: 'Zullen we naar dat nieuwe restaurant gaan?' Anouk: 'Ja, ik ben echt ___ ___ ___ ___ sushi!'
Anouk is expressing her desire for a specific food.
Situatie: Het is kerstavond en er is overal muziek.
Christmas Eve naturally leads to a 'kerststemming'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but usually you'd say 'in een slechte stemming zijn' or 'in een rotbui zijn'. 'In de stemming' on its own usually implies a positive or neutral readiness.
'Stemming' is the internal feeling of a person or group. 'Sfeer' is the external atmosphere of a place. You are in a 'stemming', but a room has a 'sfeer'.
Usually 'in DE stemming' when you mean 'in the mood for something specific'. Use 'in EEN [adjective] stemming' to describe the type of mood (e.g., in een vrolijke stemming).
No, that is incorrect. You must use 'zijn' (Ik ben in de stemming).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend.
You use the verb 'komen': 'Ik kom in de stemming.'
Yes! 'De stemming' can mean 'the vote'. Context will always make it clear which one is meant.
It can be used that way, but it's quite indirect and polite. 'Zin hebben' is more common in that context.
'Niet in de stemming' or 'er geen zin in hebben'.
That sounds a bit strange in Dutch. It's better to say 'Ik ben in de stemming voor een gesprek met jou'.
Expressions liées
Zin hebben in
synonymTo feel like / to want
In een goede bui zijn
similarTo be in a good mood
De sfeer proeven
builds onTo taste the atmosphere
Geen puf hebben
contrastTo have no energy/desire
In de wolken zijn
specialized formTo be over the moon
