Dutch greetings (hello in Dutch)
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This chapter is all about Dutch greetings. Here you will learn several ways to say hello, how are you and goodbye in Dutch. You can use these words and sentences if you meet someone for the first time but you can also use them when greeting friends or family. In this chapter you will also learn something about the greeting culture in the Netherlands.
There are several ways to say 'hello' in Dutch. The greeting you use depends on the time of the day and on how well you know the person.
English | Dutch |
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Hello | Hallo |
Hello/Bye | Dag |
Good morning | Goedemorgen |
Good afternoon | Goedemiddag |
Good evening | Goedenavond |
Good day | Goedendag |
Hi | Hoi |
Nice to meet you (formal) | Aangenaam |
Nice to meet you (informal) | Leuk je te ontmoeten. |
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These sentences can be used if you want to ask how someone is doing.
English | Dutch |
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How are you? | Hoe gaat het (met je / u)? |
How are you? (formal) | Hoe maakt u het? |
All right? | Alles goed? |
Fine, and you? | Goed, met jou? |
I am fine. | Met mij gaat het goed. |
Fine | Prima |
Good, thank you | Goed, dankje |
Excellent | Uitstekend |
It is okay | Het gaat wel |
Not very good | Niet zo goed |
These words and sentences can be used if you want to say goodbye in Dutch.
English | Dutch |
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Bye | Dag |
Goodbye | Goedendag |
Bye (informal) | Doei |
See you soon | Tot ziens / gauw / snel |
See you later | Tot straks / later / zo |
Until next time | Tot de volgende keer |
Farewell | Vaarwel |
Say hi to everyone | Groetjes |
Say hi to ... | Doe de groeten aan ... |
The most common way of greeting each other in The Netherlands is giving a handshake. When someone introduces him or herself, he/she will shake hands with you and say his/her name. People shake hands again when they leave and they will thank the person for the visit/present/meeting/dinner etc.
Family and close friends kiss each other 3 times on the cheeks when they greet each other. The 3 kisses are only common among people who know each other well, but it is also acceptable if someone does not want to be kissed. He or she will give a handshake instead. Most men do not kiss other men, so they will shake hands instead. If you want to congratulate someone with his/her birthday/graduation/wedding etc. you will also give 3 kisses on the cheeks.
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What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
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