harrie

This is the 2601st most frequent Dutch word.


harrie

A "harrie" in Dutch refers to someone who is well-meaning but incompetent in their job.


Here, 'Harrie' is used as a proper noun, indicating a person's name.

Harrie is een veel voorkomende naam in Nederland.

Harrie is a common name in the Netherlands.


Here, 'harrie' is used colloquially as a term for someone who is resourceful and helpful.

Hij is echt een harrie, altijd handig en behulpzaam.

He is really a 'harrie,' always handy and helpful.


In this sentence, 'harrie' is used informally as a term to describe someone acting foolishly or without care.

Let op, geen gekke harrie uithangen in het magazijn.

Beware, don't behave like a silly 'harrie' in the warehouse.