意味
Referring to tasty or delicious food.
文化的背景
The Dutch often use 'lekker' to describe the atmosphere of a meal, not just the food. A 'lekker' meal is often a 'gezellig' meal. Flemish people are often called 'Bourgondiërs' because they place a very high value on 'lekker eten' and fine dining compared to their northern neighbors. In Surinamese-Dutch culture, 'lekker eten' is central to hospitality. It is common to offer guests food immediately upon arrival. Due to colonial history, many Dutch 'lekker eten' traditions involve Indonesian dishes like Rijsttafel, which is the epitome of 'lekker eten' for many Dutch families.
The 'Lekker' Rule
When in doubt, use 'lekker'. It's almost never wrong when describing something you enjoy.
Don't over-inflect
Remember: 'lekker eten', not 'lekkere eten'. Neuter nouns are tricky!
意味
Referring to tasty or delicious food.
The 'Lekker' Rule
When in doubt, use 'lekker'. It's almost never wrong when describing something you enjoy.
Don't over-inflect
Remember: 'lekker eten', not 'lekkere eten'. Neuter nouns are tricky!
Add 'hoor'
Adding 'hoor' at the end ('Lekker eten, hoor!') makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Compliment the cook
In the Netherlands, it's very important to say the food is 'lekker' at least once during the meal.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word to say 'I love tasty food'.
Ik hou van ______ eten.
Since 'eten' is a het-word and there is no article, 'lekker' stays in its base form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a meal?
How do you say 'The food is tasty'?
'Lekker' is the standard word for flavor in Dutch.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Heb je ______ gegeten? B: Ja, het was heerlijk!
'Heb je lekker gegeten?' is the standard way to ask if someone enjoyed their meal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a market and want to buy something that looks delicious.
This is an exclamation of admiration for the food shown.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
What can be 'Lekker'?
Food
- • Appel
- • Pizza
- • Kaas
Weather
- • Zon
- • Warmte
- • Lente
Feelings
- • Slapen
- • Zitten
- • Douchen
練習問題バンク
4 問題Ik hou van ______ eten.
Since 'eten' is a het-word and there is no article, 'lekker' stays in its base form.
How do you say 'The food is tasty'?
'Lekker' is the standard word for flavor in Dutch.
A: Heb je ______ gegeten? B: Ja, het was heerlijk!
'Heb je lekker gegeten?' is the standard way to ask if someone enjoyed their meal.
You are at a market and want to buy something that looks delicious.
This is an exclamation of admiration for the food shown.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, but be careful! Calling a person 'lekker' means you find them physically attractive/hot.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable. You can also use 'heerlijk' for a bit more polish.
Because 'eten' is a 'het-woord' and there is no definite article (like 'het') before it.
'Lekker' is how the food tastes; 'smakelijk' is usually used in the phrase 'Smakelijk eten!' (Enjoy your meal).
Absolutely! It works exactly the same way for drinks.
Yes, though Flemish people might use 'geestig' or 'plezant' for other things, 'lekker' remains king for food.
You can say 'erg lekker' or 'heel lekker'.
Yes! 'Deze stoel zit lekker' means this chair is comfortable.
No, it's a standard Dutch word used by everyone from children to the King.
You say 'Het is niet zo lekker' (It's not that tasty) or 'Het is vies' (It's gross).
関連フレーズ
Smakelijk eten
similarEnjoy your meal
Heerlijk eten
synonymDelicious food
Vies eten
contrastDisgusting food
Lekkerbek
builds onGourmet / Foodie
