Starterskit Start the talking!
Here are a few simple conversation with some of the most commonly used expressions.
>> Practice these conversations with a friend and try to imagine what the situation might be like (where? who? what has happened? why?). Mark the expressions you used last week and study the once you want to start using next week.
1.
Hoe gaat het? - Goed, en met jou? Slecht. - Oh, waarom? Ik ben ziek. HATSJOE! - Gezondheid! Dank je. - Ik moet nu gaan, tot ziens! Oke, beterschap! - Dankjewel. Doei! - Daag! |
How are you? - Fine, and you? Bad. - Oh, why? I am sick. HACHOO! - Salud! Thank you. - I have to go now, bye! Okay, get well soon! - Thank you. Bye! - Bye! |
2.
Sorry, ik begrijp het niet. - Heeft u een tasje? Ja, natuurlijk. Alstublieft! - Bedankt! Mag ik de bon mee? - Hier is de bon, alstublieft. Dankuwel! - Fijn weekend! Hetzelfde! |
Sorry, I don't understand. - Do you have a bag? Yes, of course. Here you are! - Thank you! Could I have the receipt? - Here is the receipt, here you are. Thank you! - Have a nice weekend! The same to you! |
3.
Mag ik wat vragen? - Nee! Waarom niet? - Ga weg! Ik wil wat vragen! - Nee, doe normaal! Help!! |
Could I ask you something? - No! Why not? - Go away! I want to ask you something! No, behave yourself! Help!! |
4.
Kijk uit! - Oh, sorry! Het geeft niet. - Gaat het? Jawel. - Kan ik je helpen? Ja, bedankt! - Graag gedaan! |
Watch out! - Oh, sorry! It's okay. - Are you alright? Yes. - Can I help you? Yes, thank you! - You're welcome! |
5.
Eet smakelijk! - Proost! Het eten is lekker! - Dank je! |
Enjoy your meal! - Cheers! The food is delicious! - Thanks! |