doe normaal
act normal; behave yourself; don't be weird
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/du nɔrˈmaːl/
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Cultural Note
Doe normaal is arguably the most Dutch phrase that exists. It reflects the Calvinist-rooted cultural norm that you should not stand out or show off. The full saying 'Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg' (just act normal, that's crazy enough) captures the Dutch dislike of pretentiousness.
📝 Example Sentences
Doe normaal, man!
Act normal, man!
Doe even normaal, zeg.
Behave yourself, come on.
In Nederland zeggen we: doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg.
In the Netherlands we say: just act normal, that's crazy enough.