sfeertje
a little vibe; a bit of atmosphere (often ironic)
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈsfeːr.tjə/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch diminutive '-tje' makes everything more endearing, and sfeertje (little atmosphere) is a perfect example. It can be used genuinely ('gezellig sfeertje') or ironically ('er hing een raar sfeertje' for an awkward situation). Dutch diminutives are used far more frequently than in other languages.
📝 Example Sentences
Lekker sfeertje hier!
Nice vibe here!
Er hing een raar sfeertje.
There was a weird atmosphere.
Met kaarsjes creeer je een gezellig sfeertje.
With candles you create a cozy atmosphere.