Although beginners might worry about trying out their new language skills in the workplace, it is actually the perfect place to start! Let your colleagues know that you want to practice your Dutch and try out some simple phrases. You can always mix in a few English words if you don’t know all the words in Dutch.
Here are some words and phrases to help get you started!
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Dat komt goed - That will be fine / It’ll work out
Fijne dag! - Have a nice day!
Fijn weekend! - Have a nice weekend! -
Succes! - Good luck! / You can do it!
Tot straks! - See you later!
Tot morgen! - See you tomorrow!
Hoe laat is de vergadering? - What time is the meeting?
Hoe zeg je dat in het Nederlands? - How do you say that in Dutch?
Ik heb een afspraak om 10 uur - I have an appointment at 10 a.m.
Ik werk vandaag op kantoor - I am working at the office today
Wil je een kopje koffie? - Would you like a cup of coffee?
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afdeling - department
bedrijf - company
bureau - desk
collega - colleague
kantoor - office
klant - client / customer -
medewerker - employee
overleg - discussion
pauze - break
rooster / schema - schedule
team lid - team member
vakantie / verlof - holiday / leave
Tip: Write your emails in Dutch!
You can always add a friendly note to say that you are still learning Dutch.
Ik ben nog Nederlands aan het leren, dus excuses voor eventuele fouten. Bedankt voor uw begrip.
I am still learning Dutch so apologies for any mistakes. Thank you for your understanding.
