beter/slechter worden /bˈeːtərslˈɛʃslˈɛxtərʋˌɔrdən/ · werkwoordelijke uitdrukking · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "get better/worse".

See also: Translation page (English → Dutch)

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: beter/slechter worden
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: get better/worse
  • IPA: /bˈeːtərslˈɛʃslˈɛxtərʋˌɔrdən/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: werkwoordelijke uitdrukking
  • Image:Photo of beter/slechter worden (Dutch)

Pronunciation audio — Open the full phoneme overview

Listen to how "beter/slechter worden" sounds in Dutch.

Example Sentences

  • Ik hoop dat je snel beter wordt. English: I hope you get well soon.
  • Het weer wordt vanavond slechter. English: The weather will get worse tonight.
  • Ze begint beter te worden na de operatie. English: She is beginning to get better after the operation.

When and How to Use "beter/slechter worden"

Use "beter/slechter worden" when you want to talk about "get better/worse" in Dutch. It functions as "werkwoordelijke uitdrukking". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "beter/slechter worden" mean in Dutch?

"beter/slechter worden" is the Dutch word for "get better/worse".

What CEFR level is "beter/slechter worden"?

"beter/slechter worden" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "beter/slechter worden"?

"beter/slechter worden" is tagged as a werkwoordelijke uitdrukking in SmartWords.

Can you show "beter/slechter worden" in a sentence?

Ik hoop dat je snel beter wordt.

Verify "beter/slechter worden" in Dutch reference sources

Cross-check the meaning, spelling, and usage in established native dictionaries. Each link opens in a new tab.

Related Words

Practice this word in SmartWords

Learn how to use "beter/slechter worden" in real conversations with interactive exercises.

Start learning → Open translation practice

Word of the Day

Today's hand-picked vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation page for Dutch. Bookmark this section — it refreshes every day.

Vocabulary · Dutch · A1

zoet

Open page

Grammar · Dutch · B2

gebruik van de toekomende tijd

Open page

Pronunciation · Dutch

Lange klinkers - /aː/

Open page

Play SmartWords games

Six word games built around our real vocabulary — free in the browser, no install.

Open the game hub →
  • Word Sling illustration

    Word Sling

    Match the center word under time pressure and keep the combo alive.

    Play now →
  • Word Gate illustration

    Word Gate

    Fly through the correct gate before the speed ramps up.

    Play now →
  • Word Ninja illustration

    Word Ninja

    Slice the goal-language words, avoid the main-language decoy, and chase the announced bonus target.

    Play now →
  • Word Zip illustration

    Word Zip

    Trace a single path across the board, hit each letter anchor in order, and fill every open cell.

    Play now →
  • Word Oddity illustration

    Word Oddity

    Pick the word that doesn't belong from a topic-driven set — every tap reveals all four meanings and images so the round becomes a flash-card too.

    Play now →
  • Word Memory illustration

    Word Memory

    Flip and match goal-language words to their main-language meaning before your lives run out.

    Play now →