Dutch has time-specific greetings: 'goedemorgen' (good morning, until about 10 AM), 'goedemiddag' (good afternoon, until about 6 PM), and 'goedenavond' (good evening, used as a greeting). 'Hoe gaat het?' means 'How are you?' and is answered with 'Goed, dank je' (Good, thank you).
Words
HalloHello
GoedemorgenGood morning
GoedemiddagGood afternoon
GoedenavondGood evening
Hoe gaat het?How are you?
Practice sentences
- Hallo, ik ben Sara.Hello, I am Sara.
- Goedemorgen, meneer!Good morning, sir!
- Goedemiddag, mevrouw.Good afternoon, madam.
- Goedenavond, allemaal!Good evening, everyone!
- Hoe gaat het? Goed, dank je.How are you? Good, thank you.
What does Hallo mean?