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IntermediateStory context
Intro
The fryer asks: 'Mesause?' You nod. She asks: 'Wukmoej e vasause ton?' You think: am I even in the chip shop?
Setting
Saturday evening 7 p.m., Frituur Frit'Eau on the Visserskaai. The smell of freshly baked fries fills the air.
Challenge
The line behind you is growing. Your fries get cold while you stare at the sauce wall. Your choice defines who you are.
Vocabulary (14)
| General | West-Flemish |
|---|---|
| fries/french fries | frietn |
| potatoes | patatn |
| sauce | sause |
| salty | zoet |
| stew | stoofvlèès |
| which one | wuk één |
| mayonnaise | majnaise |
| frikadelle special | frikadelle specioal |
| bicky | bicky |
| andalouse | andalouse |
| samurai | samoerai |
| special | specioal |
| fish | vis |
| fish ladder | vistrap |
Exercises (40)
You are in the fryer. Linda waits behind the counter. The fries smell is overwhelming. Time to learn to order like a real West Flemish person.
You want to order a large fries. 'Frieten' in Dutch is different in West Flemish. The -en changes...
Linda points to the sauce corner: 'We have all the sauces here!' There are many choices. Which sauce is typically Belgian and spicy?
You want to say: 'A large fries with stew.' Translate this to West Flemish. Stew meat is the only right choice.
Linda asks: 'Wukkesause, do you want derbie?' You have to choose from the offer.
While Linda makes your fries, you study the menu. Connect the Dutch words with the West Flemish words.
You want a frinkadel with it. 'Another frinkadel.' Translate this to West Flemish.
Linda is waiting. You want to place a complete order: 'Large fries with mayonnaise.' Put the words in the correct order.
Linda gives you the fries. She says: 'That was how you ordered!' What does she mean?
Linda asks if you want a 'special' frikadelle. In West Flemish 'special' changes. How do you say it?
The fries are made from potatoes. In West Flemish you say it differently. Which word?
You want to say: 'I want a special frikadelle.' Translate this to West Flemish.
You want extra sauce: 'With andalouse and pickles.' Translate to West Flemish.
A customer orders: 'E bicky mee everything on it!' What does he say in Dutch?
Linda asks: 'Wukkesause, do you want derbie?' What does she ask in Dutch?
Fill in the missing word: 'A large pack of fries ___.' The tastiest choice!
Fill in the missing word: 'Another ___ derbie?' Linda asks if you want anything extra.
Linda talks about Ostend's Vistrap: 'The Vistrap has been a tradition for generations!' This is the fish market at the harbour. How many fishing families have there been since 1850?
Linda shows you the full menu. Connect the Dutch words with the West Flemish words.
You want to order a frikadelle special. Put the words in the correct order.
Linda asks which sauce you want. You want mayonnaise with a little mustard. How do you say that?
You hear Linda say: 'Wukmoej e vasause?' What does she ask?
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