aardig
nice, kind
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈaːrdəx/
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Cultural Note
Aardig is the standard Dutch word for nice/kind. It can also mean 'quite a bit' in phrases like 'aardig wat' (quite a lot). It's a safe, moderate compliment - not as strong as 'geweldig' but sincerely meant.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze is heel aardig.
She is very nice.
Wat aardig dat je dat zegt.
How nice of you to say that.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | aardig |
| inflected | aardige |
| comparative | aardiger |
| superlative | aardigst |
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