iets
something, a little
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/its/
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Cultural Note
'Wil je iets drinken?' is one of the first phrases you'll hear when visiting a Dutch home — offering drinks is a standard Dutch hospitality ritual. 'Iets' as 'a little' before comparatives is very common: 'iets beter' (a little better).
📝 Example Sentences
Wil je iets drinken?
Would you like something to drink?
Er is iets mis.
Something is wrong.
Het is iets groter dan ik dacht.
It's a little bigger than I thought.