113 STANDARD PHRASES

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lekker bezig *

* tasty busy

A way to say someone is doing a good job, while they are still actively doing it, as a way to encourage their efforts.

"Zo, dat gaat snel! Lekker bezig!"

Added by amarens

손이 크다 *

* big hands

A standard phrase used occuring someone who makes something much more than they needs to share it with others. Someone who is very generous.

"이웃들에게 나눠주려고 식사를 5인분이나 만들었어? 참 손도 크다!"

Added by anonymous

niet normaal *

* not normal

An expression of disbelief.

"Heb je die prijzen gezien? Echt niet normaal."

Added by amarens

عن جد *

* from truth

Really? Seriously? Can be used earnestly, sarcastically, as a question or exclamation, etc. depending on tone and context.

"!بدي أتعلم إسباني." "عن جد؟"

Added by ana

trek hebben *

* to have pull

Wanting food without necessarily being hungry.

"Heb je ook snacks in huis? Ik heb echt trek!"

Added by amarens

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