Dutch Idiom · Intermediate
bad gaan
to not be able to stand or tolerate, to have a bad experience
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛt ɣaːn/
Meaning
to not be able to stand or tolerate, to have a bad experience
Example
Ik ga altijd bad op wiet.
I always have a bad experience with weed.
Practice tips
- Practice bad gaan out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch idiom is for intermediate-level learners.