Het bed is heel comfortabel.

to be

Breakdown of Het bed is heel comfortabel.

• heel: very
• comfortabel: comfortable
• het bed: the bed

Questions & Answers about Het bed is heel comfortabel.

Why is heel used instead of other Dutch words meaning "very"?

Heel is a common intensifier in Dutch, meaning "very" or "really." You could also say erg or zeer to convey a similar meaning, but heel is the most frequently used in everyday speech.

Does comfortabel have any special connotations compared to English "comfortable"?

In most cases, comfortabel directly matches the English meaning of "comfortable" and simply refers to something that feels pleasant or cozy. It doesn’t have additional connotations like "at ease" or "convenient," which are sometimes implied in English.

Why Het bed and not De bed?

Dutch nouns can be either de or het words. You generally have to memorize which article goes with each noun. Bed happens to be a het word, so you say het bed.

Can heel also mean "heel" (as in a foot heel) in Dutch?

Yes, the same spelling heel can mean "heel" of a foot in Dutch. However, in this sentence, the context clearly shows it is functioning as an adverb meaning "very," not a noun.

Is there any difference between saying Het bed is erg comfortabel and Het bed is heel comfortabel?

They both convey "The bed is very comfortable." Erg and heel are interchangeable adverbs that intensify the adjective. You might hear erg in slightly more informal contexts, but they both function in the same way.