Language/Dutch/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?
Hi Dutch learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Dutch. We will also learn some other useful phrases and expressions related to saying goodbye.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Verbs in Dutch & Resources.
Words[edit | edit source]
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Dag | [daːx] | Goodbye |
| Tot ziens | [tɔt ˈzins] | See you |
| Vaarwel | [ˈvaːrʋɛl] | Farewell |
| Doei | [duːi] | Bye |
| Tot straks | [tɔt ˈstrɑks] | See you later |
| Tot morgen | [tɔt ˈmɔrɣə(n)] | See you tomorrow |
| Bedankt | [bəˈdɑŋkt] | Thank you |
| Prettig weekend | [ˈprɛtəx ˈʋɛkənd] | Have a nice weekend |
In Dutch culture, it is common to say "Dag!" when leaving. This is the most common way to say goodbye in Dutch. It is also common to say "Tot ziens!" which means "See you!". You can also say "Vaarwel!" which is a more formal way of saying goodbye. "Doei!" is a more informal way of saying goodbye. It is usually used between friends or family members.
When you are leaving someone for a short period of time, you can say "Tot straks!" which means "See you later!". If you are leaving someone for a longer period of time, you can say "Tot morgen!" which means "See you tomorrow!".
It is polite to say "Bedankt!" which means "Thank you!" when someone has done something for you. You can also say "Prettig weekend!" which means "Have a nice weekend!" when you are leaving someone on a Friday.
Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your knowledge of Dutch goodbyes with this quiz:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the most common way to say goodbye in Dutch? | Dag! |
| What is the formal way to say goodbye in Dutch? | Vaarwel! |
| What is the informal way to say goodbye in Dutch? | Doei! |
| What do you say when you are leaving someone for a short period of time? | Tot straks! |
| What do you say when you are leaving someone for a longer period of time? | Tot morgen! |
| What do you say when someone has done something for you? | Bedankt! |
| What do you say when you are leaving someone on a Friday? | Prettig weekend! |
Now you know how to say goodbye in Dutch! To improve your Dutch Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Videos[edit | edit source]
How to say Hello and Goodbye in Dutch - YouTube[edit | edit source]
How to say "good morning" in Dutch? - YouTube[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- How To Say Goodbye In Dutch
- Saying Goodbye in Dutch: A Farewell for Any Occasion
- Goodbye In Dutch - Rosetta Stone