blij
happy, glad, pleased
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/blɛi̯/
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Cultural Note
Blij is the most common everyday word for 'happy' in Dutch, used more casually than 'gelukkig.' The expression 'blij als een kind' (happy as a child) captures pure, simple joy. Dutch people use 'blij' frequently in daily conversation to express contentment.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik ben zo blij dat je er bent!
I'm so happy that you're here!
Ze was blij met het cadeau.
She was pleased with the gift.
Een blij gezicht maakt alles beter.
A happy face makes everything better.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | blij |
| inflected | blije |
| comparative | blijer |
| superlative | blijst |