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