A1: Lesson 33 - Invitations

Learn Invitations

Kom je eten? - Will you come eat?

Ja, graag. - Yes, gladly.

Nee, dank je. - No, thank you.

Kom je koffie drinken? - Will you come drink coffee?

Alsjeblieft, kom mijn vriend ontmoeten. - Please, come meet my friend.

Learn Conversation Examples

Kom je eten? - Ja, graag, dank je! - Will you come eat? - Yes, gladly, thank you!

Kom je koffie drinken? - Nee, dank je, ik werk. - Will you come drink coffee? - No, thank you, I work.

Practice

1. Choose the correct response to 'Kom je eten?':

2. Write in Dutch the response to 'Kom je koffie drinken?': "No, thank you."

Cultural Note

In the Netherlands, inviting someone with "Kom je eten?" (Will you come eat?) is a friendly gesture. Responding with "graag" (gladly) or "dank je" (thank you) keeps it polite and warm!