A1 Collocation Neutral

Ik heb veel te doen.

I have much to do.

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Meaning

Having a busy schedule.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people value directness. Saying you have much to do is a perfectly acceptable social excuse. Similar to the Netherlands, but often slightly more indirect in social refusals. In global teams, this phrase is understood as a professional boundary.

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Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate. This phrase is powerful because it is short.

Meaning

Having a busy schedule.

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Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate. This phrase is powerful because it is short.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing particle.

Ik heb veel ___ doen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: te

The construction is 'hebben' + 'te' + infinitive.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing particle. Fill Blank A1

Ik heb veel ___ doen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: te

The construction is 'hebben' + 'te' + infinitive.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, you can have a lot to do for a party!

Related Phrases

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Ik heb het druk

synonym

I am busy.

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Ik ben druk bezig

similar

I am currently busy.

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