amen
/ˈaː.mə(n)/
The Dutch word amen is the equivalent of the English 'amen'. Wiktionary also lists amen en uit.
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA |
|---|---|
| amen | /ˈaː.mə(n)/ |
| amen en uit | /ˈaː.mə(n) ɛn œy̯t/ (word by word) |
amen is used as an expression of strong agreement. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'truly' or 'verily'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈaː.mə(n)/.
Did you know?
- The idiomatic expression amen en uit translates literally to 'amen and out', used to signal that a discussion or a topic is completely finished and settled.
- The word amen entered Dutch through Latin āmēn and Ancient Greek amḗn before becoming a staple of the language.
- Despite its religious roots, amen is frequently used by non-religious Dutch speakers to express an emphatic 'yes' or 'I totally agree'.
Examples in context
- Amen.Amen.This sentence shows the word amen used in isolation.Tatoeba #11898264 by purple_ice, translation #10056884 by espamatics
- In den naam des Vaders, en des Zoons en des Heiligen Geestes. Amen.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.This example shows the use of amen at the end of a religious invocation.Tatoeba #9935301 by doemaar14, translation #4600236 by ddnktr
Example conversation
Lucas and Sophie are talking about their need for a vacation.
- LucasWe hebben echt vakantie nodig.We really need a vacation.
- SophieAmen, ik kan niet meer wachten!Amen, I can't wait any longer!
- LucasZullen we dit weekend iets boeken?Shall we book something this weekend?
- SophieDat is een heel goed plan.That is a very good plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amen” translations and entries amen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (amen, en, uit) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amen, en, uit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
