Greetings and Farewells
Groeten en afscheid nemen
- Basic greetings and farewells.
- Starting and ending a conversation.
- Useful phrases to use during class (asking for clarification, repetition, etc.).
- Personal pronouns (ik, jij, hij,...)
This lesson covers basic Dutch greetings and farewells, introducing useful expressions like Hallo, Goedemorgen, Tot ziens, and Tot straks, plus essential pronouns zoals ik, jij, and zij.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Group the words into two categories: words you use to greet someone and words you use to say goodbye.
Begroetingen
Afscheid nemen
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Zijn
To be
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Tot ziens
Goodbye
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Goedemorgen
Good morning
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Hebben
Have
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Tot morgen
See you tomorrow
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Gebruik de juiste begroeting in elke situatie en begin een praatje. (Use the correct greeting in each situation and start a small talk.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Goedemorgen! Good morning! |
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Goedemiddag! Good afternoon! |
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Goedenavond! Good evening! |
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Hoe gaat het met je? How are you? |
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Prima. En met jou? Fine. And you? |
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Tot ziens! See you later! |
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Sorry, kun je het herhalen alsjeblieft? Sorry, can you repeat, please? |
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Ik begrijp het niet. I don’t understand. |
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Kunt u dat spellen? Could you spell that? |
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Aangenaam kennis te maken. Nice to meet you. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ik ___ blij je te ontmoeten.
(I ___ glad to meet you.)2. Jij ___ een interessante baan.
(You ___ an interesting job.)3. Hij ___ mijn collega hier.
(He ___ my colleague here.)4. Wij ___ om half negen een afspraak.
(We ___ an appointment at half past eight.)Exercise 8: A first meeting and farewell
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Zijn - To be
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik ben
- jij bent
- hij/zij/het is
- wij zijn
- jullie zijn
- zij zijn
Hebben - To have
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik heb
- jij hebt
- hij/zij/het heeft
- wij hebben
- jullie hebben
- zij hebben
Zeggen - To say
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik zeg
- jij zegt
- hij/zij/het zegt
- wij zeggen
- jullie zeggen
- zij zeggen
Antwoorden - To answer
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik antwoord
- jij antwoordt
- hij/zij/het antwoordt
- wij antwoorden
- jullie antwoorden
- zij antwoorden
Exercise 9: Persoonlijke voornaamwoorden (ik, jij, hij,…)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Personal pronouns (ik, jij, hij,...)
Show translation Show answersHet, Zij, Ik, Jullie, Jij, Wij, U
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A1.1.2 Grammatica
Persoonlijke voornaamwoorden (ik, jij, hij,…)
Personal pronouns (ik, jij, hij,...)
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) ben | I am |
| (jij) bent / ben | you are |
| (hij/zij/het) is | he/she/it is |
| (wij) zijn | we are |
| (jullie) zijn | you are |
| (zij) zijn | they are |
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) heb | I have |
| (jij) hebt/heb | you have/have |
| (hij/zij/het) heeft | he/she/it has |
| (wij) hebben | we have |
| (jullie) hebben | you have |
| (zij) hebben | they have |
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Introduction to Greetings and Farewells in Dutch
This lesson covers essential Dutch phrases and vocabulary for greeting others and saying goodbye. It focuses on everyday polite expressions used in social and professional settings. You will learn common greetings such as Hallo, Goedemorgen, and farewells like Tot ziens and Tot straks. The lesson also introduces personal pronouns (ik, jij, hij, zij, wij) to help you form basic sentences.
Understanding these expressions is fundamental for initiating conversations, making introductions, and ending interactions politely in Dutch.
Key Vocabulary: Greetings and Farewells
Greetings
- Hallo – Hello
- Goedemorgen – Good morning
- Goedemiddag – Good afternoon
- Goedenavond – Good evening
- Goedendag – Good day
- Aangenaam – Pleased to meet you
Farewells
- Tot ziens – Goodbye (until we see each other again)
- Tot straks – See you later (the same day)
- Tot morgen – See you tomorrow
Personal Pronouns and Verb Usage
Learn the personal pronouns ik (I), jij (you), hij (he), zij (she/they), and wij (we) to build simple sentences.
Example: Ik ben blij je te ontmoeten. (I am happy to meet you.)
Verb conjugations used in this lesson are mostly in the present tense. Key verbs include zijn (to be) and hebben (to have), essential for expressing states and possession.
Dialogues for Practice
The lesson offers practical dialogues like meeting a colleague at the coffee machine or greeting a new coworker, focusing on using greetings, introductions, and polite farewells.
Useful Phrases
- Hallo, hoe gaat het met je? — Hello, how are you?
- Aangenaam, ik ben Jan. Leuk je te ontmoeten! — Pleased to meet you, I’m Jan.
- Goedemorgen, heeft u een moment? — Good morning, do you have a moment?
- Tot straks, we spreken elkaar straks nog. — See you later, we will talk again soon.
Language Differences: Dutch vs English
In Dutch, polite forms such as u (formal you) are commonly used in greeting new people or in professional contexts, unlike English where "you" covers both formal and informal. The structure of greetings is often more formal, with phrases like Aangenaam translating as "pleased to meet you" which is shorter and more casual in English as "nice to meet you." Personal pronouns are used explicitly in Dutch sentences, whereas in English sometimes they can be omitted in informal speech. Also, Dutch uses specific farewell words depending on the expected time of meeting again, such as Tot straks (see you later today) and Tot morgen (see you tomorrow).
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