Significado
Expressing that something looks or is aesthetically pleasing.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch are known for being direct. A simple 'Het is mooi' is often more valued than an exaggerated compliment. In Belgium, 'schoon' is often used instead of 'mooi' for 'beautiful'. The phrase is used similarly, but often with more warmth and emphasis. Influenced by local dialects, the phrase remains standard but tone is often more expressive.
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate your compliments. 'Het is mooi' is perfect.
Dutch directness
The Dutch appreciate honesty. If you think it's beautiful, say it clearly.
Significado
Expressing that something looks or is aesthetically pleasing.
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate your compliments. 'Het is mooi' is perfect.
Dutch directness
The Dutch appreciate honesty. If you think it's beautiful, say it clearly.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct adjective.
De zonsondergang is prachtig. Het is ____.
In this position, the adjective does not change.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the correct Dutch sentence.
The standard structure is Subject + Verb + Adjective.
Match the Dutch phrase to the English meaning.
Match: Het is mooi.
Mooi translates to beautiful or nice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kijk naar die bloemen!' B: 'Ja, ____.'
Mooi is the appropriate response to flowers.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDe zonsondergang is prachtig. Het is ____.
In this position, the adjective does not change.
Select the correct Dutch sentence.
The standard structure is Subject + Verb + Adjective.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Mooi translates to beautiful or nice.
A: 'Kijk naar die bloemen!' B: 'Ja, ____.'
Mooi is the appropriate response to flowers.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt is better to use 'Je bent mooi' (You are beautiful).
No, 'mooi' is for looks, 'leuk' is for fun or personality.
Yes, it is perfectly fine for professional emails.
Because 'het' is the neutral pronoun for general situations.
No, it is very polite.
Add 'echt' (really) or 'heel' (very).
You can, but 'lekker' is more common for food.
Yes, but 'schoon' is also common there.
Use 'Het is lelijk'.
It is neutral and fits everywhere.
Yes, 'Het is mooie muziek'.
Adjectives don't have plural forms in this position.
Frases relacionadas
Wat mooi!
similarHow beautiful!
Dat is mooi.
similarThat is beautiful.
Het is prachtig.
builds onIt is magnificent.
Het is leuk.
similarIt is nice/fun.
