Wat leuk
Example: Wat leuk dat je vandaag op bezoek komt!
Definition
"Wat leuk" is a Dutch expression used to convey that something is nice, pleasant, or enjoyable. It is often used to express delight or happiness about an event or situation, such as in the phrase, "Wat leuk dat je vandaag op bezoek komt!" meaning "How nice that you are visiting today!"
Translations
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how nice -
qué bien -
que bé -
super -
wie schön -
che bello -
que giro
Etymology
The phrase "wat leuk" combines the Dutch word "wat," meaning "what," with "leuk," meaning "nice" or "fun." "Leuk" originates from Middle Dutch, where it meant pleasant or agreeable. Did you know? Although "wat leuk" literally translates to "what nice," it functions idiomatically to express positive feelings about something.
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"Wat leuk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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