directheid

directness; blunt openness

Beginner Noun de
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Pronunciation

/di.rɛktˈɦɛit/

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Cultural Note

Dutch directness is a widely discussed cultural trait. Many people value it as honesty, though outsiders may find it blunt.

📝 Example Sentences

Je moet soms wennen aan de Nederlandse directheid.

You sometimes have to get used to Dutch directness.

Zijn directheid komt eerlijk over, niet onbeleefd.

His directness comes across as honest, not rude.

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