Dutch Expression · Native
Echt waar?
Really?
Pronunciation: ekht vahr
Meaning
A conversational question showing surprise or asking for confirmation.
Example
Je hebt de wedstrijd gewonnen? Echt waar?
You won the match? Really?
Practice tips
- Practice Echt waar? 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 expression is for native-level learners.