Emotions
The four B's are the most important emotions in Dutch: Bang, Boos, Bedroefd and of course Blij.
Below is a list of more specific emotions, so that you can express your feelings well!
Unhandled node type: embedded-asset-blockBedroefd Sad
Verdrietig Sad
Teleurgesteld Disappointed
Beschaamd Shameful
Verveeld (ik ben verveeld, ik verveel me) Bored
Schuldig Guilty
Eenzaam Lonely
Depressief Depressed
Minderwaardig Inferior
Boos Angry
Kwaad Pissed off
Woest Furious
Vijandig Hostile
Agressief Aggressive
Gekwetst Hurt
Jaloers Jealous
Gefrustreerd Frustrated
Ontevreden Dissatisfied
Bang Scared
Verward Confused
Afgewezen Rejected
Hulpeloos Helpless
Onzeker Insecure
Angstig Scared
Verlegen Shy
Verloren Lost
Gespannen Tense
Wanhopig Desperate
Blij Happy
Opgewonden Excited
Vrolijk cheerful
Energiek Energetic
Gelukkig Happy (long term, deep feeling)
Hoopvol Hopeful
Optimistisch Optimistic
Verrast Surprised
Krachtig Powerful
Gemotiveerd motivated
Geïnspireerd inspired
Trots Proud
Gewaardeerd Appreciated
Succesvol Succesful
Zelfverzekerd Confident
Tevreden Satisfied
Vertrouwend trusting
Liefhebbend Loving
Dankbaar Thankful
Veilig Safe
Ontspannen Relaxed
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What is the difference between blij and gelukkig? Duolingo translates "We are happy that you can come" to "We zijn blij dat je kan komen." OK, I understand that. But I don't understand why "We zijn gelukkig dat je kan komen" is wrong. -- Thank you so much!
Gelukkig is usually used for a longer and more general state of happiness. If you say "ik ben gelukkig", you're usually saying you like your life, you are happy with your life. "Blij" is used for the more short term emotion. Hope this helps!
Gelukkig is usually used for a longer and more general state of happiness. If you say "ik ben gelukkig", you're usually saying you like your life, you are happy with your life. "Blij" is used for the more short term emotion. Hope this helps!