10 phrases that keep Dutch people speaking Dutch
Free. Use them this week and see what happens.
| Hoe gaat het? | How are you? (expect: "Goed, en met jou?") |
| Lekker! | Tasty / nice / great. Works for food, weather and holidays. |
| Gezellig | Cosy, fun, sociable. No real English translation, use it often. |
| Even kijken | Let me see. Buys you time while you think. |
| Doe maar | Go ahead / I'll have that. Very useful at the bakery. |
| Ik spreek een beetje Nederlands, wil je langzaam praten? | I speak a little Dutch, can you speak slowly? Stops the switch to English. |
| Gefeliciteerd met je moeder! | Congratulations with your mother! Said to everyone at a Dutch birthday. |
| Zullen we even bellen? | Shall we call? Classic Dutch office phrase. |
| Het valt mee | It's not as bad as expected. |
| Dat meen je niet! | You're kidding! |