Adjectives

1. grut

   Big

   Usage

   Basic adjective for size

   Grammar Note

   Before a common-gender noun it takes -e (de grutte stêd)

2. lyts

   Small

   Usage

   Basic adjective for size. Not the Dutch "klein"

   Grammar Note

   Before a common-gender noun it becomes "lytse" (de lytse keamer)

3. swier

   Heavy

   Usage

   Used to describe the weight of luggage

   Grammar Note

   The word corresponding to Dutch "zwaar"

4. ljocht

   Light (weight)

   Usage

   Describes low weight. "ljocht" also means light as in brightness

   Grammar Note

   The same "ljocht" also means light and bright, so context decides

5. djoer

   Expensive

   Usage

   Used to say that something costs a lot

   Grammar Note

   The word corresponding to Dutch "duur"

6. goedkeap

   Cheap

   Usage

   Used to say that something is inexpensive

   Grammar Note

   The word corresponding to Dutch "goedkoop"; it ends in -keap

7. hjit

   Hot

   Usage

   Describes hot drinks, food or weather

   Grammar Note

   The word corresponding to Dutch "heet". It can also mean spicy, so use it for temperature

8. kâld

   Cold

   Usage

   Describes cold drinks or weather

   Grammar Note

   The â has a circumflex. It corresponds to Dutch "koud"

9. nij

   New

   Usage

   Describes new items and things

   Grammar Note

   The word corresponding to Dutch "nieuw"

10. âld

    Old (thing)

    Usage

    Describes old things and buildings; also used for a person's age

    Grammar Note

    The â has a circumflex. It corresponds to Dutch "oud"

11. jong

    Young

    Usage

    Describes a young age

    Grammar Note

    Spelled like Dutch "jong"

12. bejierre

    Old (person)

    Usage

    A polite adjective for elderly people

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "bejaard". The spelling "bejaard" is not used

13. skjin

    Clean

    Usage

    Describes cleanliness, for instance of a room or hotel

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "schoon"

14. smoarch

    Dirty

    Usage

    Describes something dirty

    Grammar Note

    It corresponds to Dutch "vuil"; note the spelling with ch

15. goed

    Good

    Usage

    Describes good quality or condition

    Grammar Note

    Spelled like Dutch "goed". It also works as an adverb

16. min

    Bad

    Usage

    Describes poor quality or condition

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "slecht". "min" can also mean minus

17. tichteby

    Near

    Usage

    Describes a short distance; useful when asking directions

    Grammar Note

    It can work as an adverb or an adjective

18. fier

    Far

    Usage

    Describes a long distance; useful when asking directions

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "ver"

19. betiid

    Early

    Usage

    Describes an early time

    Grammar Note

    "betiid" works as an adverb meaning "early"

20. let

    Late

    Usage

    Describes a late time. In "Hoe let is it?" it asks for the time

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "laat"

21. in soad

    Many

    Usage

    Describes a large amount or number

    Grammar Note

    A noun follows directly (in soad minsken)

22. net folle

    Few

    Usage

    Describes a small amount or number

    Grammar Note

    Combines "net" (not) and "folle" (much)

23. It is waarm.

    It is warm.

    Usage

    Says that the weather is warm

    Grammar Note

    "waarm" refers to temperature; "waar" is a different word meaning weather or goods

24. It is kâld.

    It is cold.

    Usage

    Says that the weather is cold

    Grammar Note

    The subject is neuter "it". Keep the circumflex on the â

25. leaflik

    Cute

    Usage

    Used to praise people, animals or small things

    Grammar Note

    Means sweet and charming, and is used for cute things

26. lekker

    Delicious

    Usage

    Used to praise food and drinks

    Grammar Note

    Spelled like Dutch "lekker"

27. geweldich

    Amazing

    Usage

    A strong word of admiration

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "geweldig"; it ends in -ich

28. aardich

    Fun

    Usage

    Used for something nice or pleasant

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "aardig"; it ends in -ich

29. mear

    More

    Usage

    Used when asking for more

    Grammar Note

    The word corresponding to Dutch "meer"

30. in bytsje

    A little

    Usage

    Used for a small amount or to ask modestly

    Grammar Note

    "bytsje" is a diminutive noun corresponding to Dutch "beetje"

31. de helte

    Half

    Usage

    Used to refer to half of an amount

    Grammar Note

    A common-gender noun with article "de". It corresponds to Dutch "helft"

32. alles

    Everything / All of it

    Usage

    Used to refer to everything

    Grammar Note

    Spelled like Dutch "alles"

33. genôch

    Enough

    Usage

    Used to say that you have enough

    Grammar Note

    The ô has a circumflex. It corresponds to Dutch "genoeg"

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