How to Say “You’re Dumb” in Dutch

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Je bent dom
The English phrase "you're dumb" is translated into Dutch as Je bent dom.
You may also use the synonym Je bent stom interchangeably in this context.

Which one should you use?

While you could technically say U bent dom, it is highly unusual. Using the formal u clashes with the disrespectful nature of calling someone dumb.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase uses the informal second-person singular pronoun je.

Did you know?

  • The word dom shares a common ancestor with the English word 'dumb', meaning they both originate from the Proto-Germanic word for someone who is unable to speak.
  • In some Southern dialects and archaic speech, the phrase might use gij instead of je and zijt instead of bent.

Examples in context

  • Je bent dom.
    You're dumb.
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  • Je lijkt enigszins achter te lopen.
    You seem somewhat slow.
  • Je bent gewoon dom.
    You're just dumb.
  • Je bent dom als een ongekookt ei.
    You're as dumb as an uncooked egg.

Example conversation

Levi makes a foolish mistake while playing a game.

  1. Julia

    Wat heb je nu weer gedaan?
    What have you done now?
  2. Levi

    Ik wist niet dat dit een fout was.
    I didn't know this was a mistake.
  3. Julia

    Je bent dom, Levi.
    You're dumb, Levi.
  4. Levi

    Dat is niet aardig van je.
    That is not kind of you.

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