Dutch to speak?
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So, with below tips and a dictionary Dutch, for which you will find more suggestions later on, you don't have Dutch to learn to feel comfortable in these countries.
| Courtesy | Dutch translation |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hallo |
| Good morning | Goedemorgen |
| Good afternoon | Goedemiddag |
| Good evening | Goedenavond |
| Good night | Goedenacht |
| Hi | Hoi |
| Good morning Mr./Mrs. Pan | Goedemorgen meneer/mevrouw Pan |
| Welcome | Welkom |
| How are you? | Hoe gaat het met u? |
| Very well, thank you | Heel goed, dank u |
| Excuse me | Pardon |
| I'm sorry | Het spijt mij |
| That's all right | Dat geeft niets |
| Yes please | Ja, graag |
| My pleasure | Graag gedaan |
| No, thank you | Nee, dank u |
| Could I get through, please? | Mag ik even passeren? |
| Congratulations | Gefeliciteerd |
| The same to you | Insgelijks |
| Bye | Tot ziens |
| See you soon | Tot straks |
| All the best | Het beste |
| Thanks | Thanks |
| Thank you for your help | Bedankt voor de hulp |
| Thanks for everything | Bedankt voor alles |
| Have a safe journey | Goede reis! |
The next step is the first acquaintance with someone. Find here a Dutch translation of the most important sentences
| Introduction | Dutch translation |
|---|---|
| May I introduce myself | Mag ik mij even voorstellen? |
| My name is ... | Ik heet ... |
| I live in | Ik woon in |
| I come from Canada | Ik kom uit Canada |
| What is your name? | Hoe heet u? |
| Pleased to meet you | Aangenaam kennis te maken |
| This is my husband/wife | Dit is mijn man/vrouw |
| son/daughter/brother/sister | zoon/dochter/broer/zus |
| boyfriend/girlfriend | vriend/vriendin |
| Where are you from? | Waar komt u vandaan? |
| Where do you live? | Waar woont u? |
| Let me give you my address | Ik zal u mijn adres geven |
| My address is ... | Mijn adres is ... |
| May I have your address? | Mag ik uw adres? |
| This is my telephone number | Dit is mijn telefoonnummer |
| Wat is uw telefoonnummer? | What is your telephone number? |
| Here is my card | Hier is mijn visitekaartje |
| I am here on business | Ik ben hier voor zaken |
| I am staying in ... hotel | Ik logeer in hotel ... |
| Do you also speak English? | Spreekt u ook Engels? |
| I speak Nederlands very poorly | Ik spreek heel slecht Nederlands |
| Could you please write it down/spell it for me? | Kunt u het voor mij opschrijven/spellen? |
We conclude with another series of Dutch to speak. Before you say goodbye, its wise to use the Dutch translation of one of the below sentences. Your last impression just before you leave, counts!
| Departure | Dutch translation |
|---|---|
| I have to say goodbye now | Ik moet nu afscheid nemen |
| I have to leave | Ik moet nu vertrekken |
| Do drop by sometime | Komt u eens bij ons langs |
| You are very welcome | U bent van harte welkom |
| I hope to see you again soon | Ik hoop u gauw eens terug te zien |
| I hope that you will come and visit me in Belgium | Ik hoop dat u mij komt opzoeken in België |
MORE INFROMATION
In case you want more Dutch to speak, please find below suggestions for a dictionary to Dutch and more:
Ecampus book for dictionary to Dutch
The Translator Store for your electronic dictionary to Dutch
Your electronic dictionary to Dutch from Ectacto
Pimsleur Approach for quick course Dutch to speak