Choose a farewell based on formality and timing; "Doei" is informal, while "Tot ziens" is neutral or formal. "Fijne dag" wishes someone a nice day, and "Welterusten" is specifically used when parting at night or when someone is going to sleep.
Words
Doei!Bye!
Tot ziensGoodbye
Tot morgenSee you tomorrow
Fijne dag!Have a nice day!
WelterustenGood night
Practice sentences
- Doei, tot straks!Bye, see you later!
- Tot ziens, mevrouw!Goodbye, madam!
- Tot morgen op school.See you tomorrow at school.
- Dank je wel, fijne dag!Thank you very much, have a nice day!
- Welterusten, slaap lekker.Good night, sleep well.
What does Doei! mean?