gaaf
cool; awesome
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɣaːf/
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Cultural Note
Gaaf is one of the most common Dutch slang words for 'cool' or 'awesome.' Originally meaning 'intact' or 'undamaged,' it shifted to positive slang in the 1980s. It is used across all age groups and is not considered vulgar.
📝 Example Sentences
Wat een gave film!
What an awesome movie!
Die nieuwe sneakers zijn echt gaaf.
Those new sneakers are really cool.
Gaaf dat je mee kunt komen!
Awesome that you can come along!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | gaaf |
| inflected | gave |
| comparative | gaver |
| superlative | gaafst |