zin hebben

zin hebben

Dutch

Verb

zin hebben

1. to have a fancy for

   Ik heb zin in Nederland.

   I have a fancy for the Netherlands.

2. to feel like (doing something)

   Ik heb zin om te vliegen.

   I feel like flying.

3. to feel like eating

   Ik heb zin in ijs.

   I feel like eating ice cream.

Usage notes

The object of the verb is preceded by the preposition in if it is a noun phrase, and by om te if it is a verb. However, if the verb is used intransitively, it is left out.

Inflection

Conjugation of zin hebben: see hebben.