Dutch Expression · Native
Niet helemaal
not exactly
Pronunciation: Niet helemaal
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: not exactly.
Example
Is het rapport af? Niet helemaal, één tabel ontbreekt.
Is the report finished? Not exactly; one table is missing.
Practice tips
- Practice Niet helemaal 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.