ik mis je zo erg
/ɪk mɪs jə zoː ɛrx/word by word
The English phrase "I miss you so much" is translated into Dutch as ik mis je zo erg.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you feel a strong longing for them because they are not with you.
Which one should you use?
The phrase ik mis je zo erg is slightly more emphatic than ik mis je zo, which means "i miss you so". To express an incredibly strong feeling, you can also say ik mis je zo ontzettend, which translates to "i miss you incredibly much".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ik mis je zo erg, you can replace je with jou to add more emphasis to the person who is being missed.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪk mɪs jə zoː ɛrx/
Did you know?
- The Dutch word erg in ik mis je zo erg originally meant 'bad' or 'evil'. Today it is commonly used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'so'.
- While ik mis je is common, Dutch speakers often use the phrase ik denk aan je meaning 'i am thinking of you' to express a similar sentiment of longing in a less heavy way.
- In Dutch, the word missen can be used both for missing a person and for missing a target or a bus. This is similar to English but is used more broadly for any kind of failure to hit a mark.
Examples in context
- Als collega mis ik u heel erg sinds u met pensioen bent gegaan.As a colleague, I miss you so much since you retired.
- Ik wilde u laten weten dat het me veel verdriet doet dat ik u zo mis sinds ons laatste gesprek.I wanted to let you know that it saddens me greatly that I miss you so much since our last conversation.
- Jij bent op vakantie en ik mis je echt heel erg!You are on vacation, and I miss you so much!
- Na al die tijd zonder jou te zijn geweest, heb ik je ontzettend gemist!After being without you for all this time, I have missed you immensely!
- Schat, ik mis je zo erg.Darling, I miss you so much.
Example conversation
Noah and Lisa are talking on a video call.
- NoahHoi Lisa, ik mis je zo erg.Hi Lisa, I miss you so much.
- LisaIk mis jou ook, Noah.I miss you too, Noah.
- NoahWanneer kom je weer naar huis?When are you coming home again?
- LisaVolgende week, ik kan niet wachten!Next week, I can't wait!
