When I first learned how to understand the above English phrase “I am beautiful.” in Dutch, I was extremely excited about writing both the Dutch and English phrases down in my old notebook.
Ik ben mooi.
Translation?
I am beautiful.
Vocabulary?
| Dutch | English | |
| 1 | Ik | I |
| 2 | Ben | Am |
| 3 | Mooi | Mooi |
Before you continue, take the time to study the Dutch and English phrase and vocabulary list above. As you study them, think about how you can use them in different situations.
How I Ask “Am I Beautiful?” In Dutch
I then thought about how much fun it would be for me to take the Dutch and English phrase from above, “Ik ben mooi.”and translate it into a simple question in both Dutch and English.
Ben ik mooi?
Translation?
Am I beautiful?
Vocabulary?
| Dutch | English | |
| 1 | Ben | Am |
| 2 | Ik | I |
| 3 | Mooi | Beautiful |
Even though, I wrote all the phrases above many years ago. Looking at them again, I am beginning to realize how much fun I had taking notes of simple Dutch phrases in English.
Answering “Yes, I AM Beautiful” In Dutch
Now, let’s look at the next fun experience that I had with the two Dutch phrase and question above. After asking the above questions in both Dutch and English, I decided to translate them easily into another Dutch phrase.
Ja, ik ben mooi.
Translation?
Yes, I am beautiful.
Vocabulary?
| Dutch | English | |
| 1 | Ja | Yes |
| 2 | Ik | I |
| 3 | Ben | Am |
| 4 | Mooi | Beautiful |
Review?
One of the most interesting aspects of learning Dutch phrases is not just the simplicity of it. The power is in the revision. This is where I would take the time to review the three Dutch phrases above before I continue.
Answering, “No, I Am Not Beautiful.” In Dutch
That is negation. Making my Dutch phrase negative. The really cool thing about asking the question, “Ben ik mooi?” Translation? Am I beautiful? You also have the freedom to negatively answer in Dutch.
Nee, ik ben niet mooi.
Translation?
No, I am not beautiful.
Vocabulary?
| Dutch | English | |
| 1 | Nee | No |
| 2 | Ik | I |
| 3 | Ben | Am |
| 4 | Niet | Not |
| 5 | Mooi | Beautiful |
Those four phrases above, which you have just learned how to read and write, the question, the answer, the positive and negative, they are from one of my very old Dutch and English language notebooks.
Reviewing “I Am Beautiful” In Dutch
Now, let’s look at the first part of what I have already shared with you when it comes to writing the Dutch phrase, “I am beautiful.” What else are we going to learn from this Dutch phrase lesson?
- 1) I am beautiful.
- 2) Am I beautiful?
- 4) Yes, I am beautiful.
- 5) No, I am not beautiful.
Translation?
- 1) Ik ben mooi.
- 2) Ben ik mooi?
- 3) Ja, ik ben mooi.
- 4) Nee, ik ben niet mooi.
Those are basically four simple Dutch phrases to review and remember.