op zijn Vlaams
in the Flemish way; Flemish-style
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ɔp zɛin vlaːms/
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Cultural Note
Flemish Dutch (Vlaams) differs from Netherlands Dutch in vocabulary, pronunciation, and politeness conventions. Flemish tends to sound softer and uses more formal address. This phrase acknowledges those differences. Belgians and Dutch often joke about each other's version of the language.
📝 Example Sentences
In Belgie zeg je 'schoon' in plaats van 'mooi' -- dat is op zijn Vlaams.
In Belgium you say 'schoon' instead of 'mooi' -- that's the Flemish way.
Frieten op zijn Vlaams, met mayonaise.
Fries the Flemish way, with mayonnaise.
Op zijn Vlaams klinkt het veel zachter.
The Flemish way sounds much softer.