perfect
/pɛrˈfɛkt/
The English phrase "perfect" is translated into Dutch as perfect.
The word perfect is used to describe something that is excellent and delightful in all respects.
Meaning: excellent and delightful in all respects (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the adjective as an attributive modifier before a noun that begins with a consonant, you should add the inflectional ending -e, resulting in the form perfecte. For example, you would say een perfecte dag (a perfect day).
How do you pronounce it?
/pɛrˈfɛkt/
Did you know?
- In Dutch, calling a person perfect can sometimes sound overly dramatic or even suspicious, whereas in English it is a common compliment.
- In Dutch grammar, the voltooid tense is referred to as the 'perfect' tense, meaning a completed action.
- In Dutch, the word perfect is often used as a one-word response to confirm a plan or agreement, similar to how an English speaker might say 'great' or 'sounds good'.
Examples in context
- Je haar is perfect.Your hair is perfect.This example shows how to describe hair as being perfect.Tatoeba #11818010 by PaulP, translation #3070255 by Hybrid
- Is het niet perfect?Isn't it perfect?This example is useful for asking a rhetorical question about something being perfect.Tatoeba #4029639 by PaulP, translation #2248664 by CK
- Uw Frans is perfect.Your French is perfect.This example demonstrates using perfect to describe someone's command of a language.Tatoeba #8002994 by MarijnKp, translation #2451631 by CK
- Het was perfect!It was perfect!
- Hadden jullie een leuke dag?Did you have a good day?
- Ja, het was toppie!Yes, it was perfect!
- 79 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Levi and Emma are deciding on a place for dinner.
- LeviZullen we naar dat nieuwe restaurant gaan?Shall we go to that new restaurant?
- EmmaDat is een perfect idee, Levi.That is a perfect idea, Levi.
- LeviZal ik een tafel reserveren?Should I reserve a table?
- EmmaJa, dat zou perfect zijn.Yes, that would be perfect.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry perfect, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
