lekker weertje
nice weather (said casually/affectionately)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈlɛ.kər ˈʋeːr.tjə/
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Cultural Note
This quintessentially Dutch phrase combines two beloved Dutch words: 'lekker' (nice/enjoyable) and the diminutive 'weertje' (little weather). Because the Netherlands has famously grey, rainy weather, any sunny day prompts this phrase from practically every Dutch person you meet.
📝 Example Sentences
Lekker weertje vandaag, he?
Nice weather today, isn't it?
Het is eindelijk lekker weertje.
It's finally nice weather.
Bij lekker weertje gaan we naar het park.
When the weather is nice, we go to the park.