mooi
beautiful, pretty
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/moːi̯/
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Cultural Note
Mooi is one of the most versatile Dutch compliment words. It can describe people, things, weather, and even abstract concepts. 'Mooi zo!' means 'well done!' The Dutch tend to use mooi more sparingly than English speakers use 'beautiful.'
📝 Example Sentences
Wat ben je mooi vandaag!
How beautiful you are today!
Het is mooi weer.
The weather is beautiful.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | mooi |
| inflected | mooie |
| comparative | mooier |
| superlative | mooist |