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, teaching useful expressions like "Hallo" (Hello), "Goedemorgen" (Good morning), and "Tot ziens" (Goodbye). You'll also learn personal pronouns and polite phrases to start and end conversations naturally.
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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: Divide the following words into two groups: words you use to greet someone and words you say when saying goodbye.
Begroetingen
Afscheidwoorden
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:
- Use the correct greeting in each situation and start a small talk. (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 ___ happy to meet you.)2. Jij ___ een vraag voor de docent.
(You ___ a question for the teacher.)3. Zij ___ klaar met de opdracht.
(She ___ done with the assignment.)4. Wij ___ een afspraak om vier uur.
(We ___ an appointment at four o'clock.)Exercise 8: Greetings and farewells at the office
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
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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A1.1.1 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 focuses on common Dutch expressions used for greeting people and saying goodbye. Mastering these phrases is essential for everyday social interactions and helps build confidence in speaking Dutch from the very beginning (A1 level).
Key Vocabulary and Expressions
Greetings
- Hallo – Hello
- Goedemorgen – Good morning
- Goedemiddag – Good afternoon
- Goedenavond – Good evening
- Goedendag – Good day
- Aangenaam – Nice to meet you
Farewells
- Tot ziens – Goodbye / See you
- Tot straks – See you soon
- Tot morgen – See you tomorrow
Grammar Focus: Personal Pronouns and Verb Conjugation
This lesson also introduces important personal pronouns such as ik (I), jij (you informal), hij (he), zij (she/they), wij (we), and demonstrates their use with common verbs like zijn (to be) and hebben (to have) in the present tense.
- Example sentence: Ik ben blij je te ontmoeten. (I am happy to meet you.)
Practical Dialogues and Situations
The lesson contains dialogues simulating everyday scenarios such as meeting a colleague at the coffee machine or greeting a new coworker, which help practice polite and natural conversations.
Examples:
- Hallo, hoe gaat het met je? – Hello, how are you?
- Aangenaam, ik ben Jan. Leuk je te ontmoeten! – Nice to meet you, I’m Jan.
- Tot ziens en een fijne dag! – Goodbye and have a nice day!
Usage Tips and Language Differences
In Dutch, the word order often places the verb shortly after the greeting or question, which may differ from English. For example, Hoe gaat het met je? translates literally as "How goes it with you?" rather than "How are you?" Also, Dutch distinguishes between formal u and informal jij/ je when addressing someone, which affects verb conjugation and politeness level.
- Formal: Heeft u een moment? (Do you have a moment?)
- Informal: Hoe gaat het met je? (How are you?)
Summary
By studying this lesson, you will become comfortable using common greetings and farewells, understand personal pronouns and key conjugations, and be ready to engage in basic polite conversations with native speakers or fellow learners.
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