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Usages of blij
Dat cadeautje is alleen maar een boekje, maar ze zal er vast blij mee zijn.
That little gift is just a small book, but she will surely be happy with it.
Anna fietst blij naar school.
Anna bikes happily to school.
Wij zijn allebei blij dat de reservering is bevestigd.
We are both happy that the reservation is confirmed.
Het hoofdgerecht is warm en ik ben blij.
The main course is warm and I am happy.
Ik ben blij, alsof het weer ineens vriendelijker is geworden.
I am happy, as if the weather has suddenly become friendlier.
De recruiter zegt dat de sollicitatie niet zal tegenvallen; hij klinkt blij.
The recruiter says the application will not be disappointing; he sounds happy.
Zijn scriptie is al beoordeeld, wat hem zowel blij als zenuwachtig maakt.
His thesis has already been assessed, which makes him both happy and nervous.
Test yourself: What does blij mean?
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