beetje

This is the 134th most frequent Dutch word.


beetje

A little; a bit.


Here, 'beetje' is used as an adverb modifying 'moe' to indicate a small degree of tiredness.

Ik ben een beetje moe.

I am a little tired.


In this sentence, 'beetje' functions as a noun indicating a small amount of help, enhancing the polite request.

Kun je me een beetje helpen?

Can you help me a little?


'Beetje' is used as an adverb in this sentence to express a slight degree to which the painting is crooked.

Het schilderij hangt een beetje scheef.

The painting is hanging slightly crooked.