vlinders in je buik
butterflies in your stomach
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈvlɪn.dərs ɪn jə bœyk/
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Cultural Note
This expression is identical in meaning to the English 'butterflies in your stomach' and is used just as commonly in Dutch. It typically describes the nervous, excited feeling of new love or a crush. The Dutch TV show 'Vlinders' was a popular dating program.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik krijg vlinders in mijn buik als ik haar zie.
I get butterflies in my stomach when I see her.
Heb jij ook vlinders in je buik?
Do you also have butterflies in your stomach?