Meaning
Expressing strong annoyance or exhaustion with a situation.
Cultural Background
Complaining about the weather is a national pastime. Using this phrase about rain is the fastest way to sound like a local. Directness is valued. If you say this to a colleague, they will likely take it seriously and ask what's wrong, rather than being offended. In Flanders, people might use 'Ik ben het beu' more often, which is slightly softer but means the same thing. You will see this phrase constantly in the 'reacties' (comments) section of news sites like NU.nl or NOS.
Add 'echt'
Adding 'echt' (really) makes you sound much more native: 'Ik heb het echt helemaal gehad!'
Don't use with people you respect
Saying this to your grandma or a high-level boss might be seen as rude.
Meaning
Expressing strong annoyance or exhaustion with a situation.
Add 'echt'
Adding 'echt' (really) makes you sound much more native: 'Ik heb het echt helemaal gehad!'
Don't use with people you respect
Saying this to your grandma or a high-level boss might be seen as rude.
The Sigh
This phrase is almost always preceded by a deep, audible sigh (zucht).
Test Yourself
Vul het juiste werkwoord en lidwoord in.
Ik ___ het helemaal ___ met mijn computer.
The phrase is 'het gehad hebben'.
Welke zin is correct?
A: Ik heb het gehad van de regen. B: Ik heb het gehad met de regen.
The preposition 'met' is required.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: De trein is weer te laat. B: ____!
'Ik heb het gehad' is the natural response to a delay.
In welke situatie gebruik je deze zin?
Je bent al drie uur aan het wachten in een rij.
Waiting too long causes the 'I've had it' feeling.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use 'Ik heb het gehad'
Situations
- • Traffic
- • Weather
- • Broken Tech
- • Bad Service
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIk ___ het helemaal ___ met mijn computer.
The phrase is 'het gehad hebben'.
A: Ik heb het gehad van de regen. B: Ik heb het gehad met de regen.
The preposition 'met' is required.
A: De trein is weer te laat. B: ____!
'Ik heb het gehad' is the natural response to a delay.
Je bent al drie uur aan het wachten in een rij.
Waiting too long causes the 'I've had it' feeling.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, 'Ik heb het gehad met hem' means you are done with him.
It's informal and strong, but not a swear word. It's 'clear' rather than 'rude'.
It's a dummy object, like the 'it' in 'I've had it'. It doesn't refer to a specific noun.
No, always use 'met'.
Related Phrases
Ik ben het zat
synonymI am sick of it
Ik ben er klaar mee
similarI am done with it
Er tabak van hebben
idiomTo be fed up
De maat is vol
formal equivalentThe measure is full
