Learn Expanded Greetings
Tot ziens - Goodbye
Goedenavond - Good evening
Dank je wel - Thank you
Goedendag - Good day
Hoe is het? - How is it? (How are you?)
Learn Sentence Examples
Goedenavond, hoe is het? - Good evening, how are you?
Tot ziens, dank je wel! - Goodbye, thank you!
Practice
1. Choose the correct translation: "Goodbye, thank you!"
2. Write in Dutch: "Good evening, how are you?"
Cultural Note
In the Netherlands, greetings like "Goedendag" or "Tot ziens" are often paired with a handshake or a friendly nod, especially in formal settings. It’s a polite way to start or end a conversation!
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