Dag
everyday
In Flemish a simple "bye" is Dag. Friends also say Salu, and Tot ziens is the slightly longer "see you".
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| Dag | everyday |
| Tot ziens | neutral |
| Salu | informal, Flanders |
Which one should you use?
Dag is used for both "hello" and "bye" in Flanders. Salu is a casual farewell between people who know each other.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Flemish speakers use Dag in the same way in shops, where it can be said at arrival and at leaving.
Did you know?
- In Flanders Dag works as both a greeting and a farewell.
Examples in context
- Dag, tot morgen!Bye, see you tomorrow!
- Salu, tot later!Bye, see you later!
Example conversation
Pieter leaves Sara's house in Leuven.
- PieterIk ga weg. Dag, Sara!I am leaving. Bye, Sara!
- SaraDag, tot volgende week.Bye, see you next week.
- PieterDag!Bye!
