We hebben veel plezier gehad op het feest.
English: We had a lot of fun at the party.
plezier /pleːzˈir/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "fun".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- fun
- Translation
- plezier
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "het".
| Dictionary form | plezier |
|---|---|
| Article | het |
| Gender/article class | neuter (het-word) |
| Regular/likely plural | pleziers |
| Diminutive | pleziertje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + het plezier
- Examples
- Dit is het plezier.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Spelletjes spelen is leuk.
English: Playing games is fun.
Het is belangrijk om plezier te hebben tijdens de vakantie.
English: It’s important to have fun during the holidays.
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