Dutch/Vocabulary/Politeness
< Dutch | Vocabulary
Phrases
[edit | edit source]Of course there are many polite phrases, some used in one situation, some in another. Here are a few common ones. Listen to the audio. Try to say them yourself and check your knowledge in the quiz.
| Bedanken | Thanking |
|---|---|
| Thank you | |
| Thank you very much | |
| Sincerely | |
| With love | |
| Thanks again | |
| Thanks | |
| No problem, you are welcome |
| Zich verontschuldigen | Apologizing |
|---|---|
| Excuse me (but...) | |
| Excuse me | |
| Sorry | |
| I am so sorry | |
| Mr. X apologizes for his absence |
| De reaktie op een excuus | Reaction to an apology |
|---|---|
| That's alright | |
| It doesn't matter | |
| It is no problem |
| Beleefdheidsformules | Politeness formulas |
|---|---|
| How do you do? | |
| How are you doing? | |
| Well, thank you ... and you? | |
| May I introduce my spouse | |
| It's a pleasure | |
| He cannot come. | |
| What a pity! | |
| Go ahead ... after you. | |
| May I take your coat? Yes, thank you | |
| May I offer something to drink? | |
| A cup of coffee please. | |
| Doesn't it bother no if I smoke?. | |
| Not at all. | |
| I am terribly sorry! | |
| It doesn't matter. | |
| I have to be in Ghent at 3 o'clock | |
| I won't keep you any longer. | |
Graag gedaan! |
Thank you for the information. It was a pleasure |
| Say hi to your mother for me Will do | |
| Have a nice weekend. Same to you! | |
| Can I help you? It's alright. Don't bother | |
| (said at the beginning of a meal) | |
| (said at the end of a meal) | |
| Have fun | |
| Happy birthday | |
| Happy Newyear | |
| Merry Christmas | |
| Happy Easter | |
| Congratulations | |
| My condolences | |
| Good luck! |