Proficiat
everyday, Flanders
In Flemish "congratulations" is Proficiat. It is very common in Flanders for any good news. Gefeliciteerd is the other usual choice.
Meaning: congratulations (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| Proficiat | everyday, Flanders |
| Gefeliciteerd | neutral |
Say Proficiat met followed by the occasion, as in Proficiat met je nieuwe job.
Which one should you use?
Gefeliciteerd is more heard in the Netherlands, while Proficiat feels at home in Flanders.
Did you know?
- Proficiat comes from Latin and is also used in Belgian French.
Examples in context
- Proficiat met je nieuwe job!Congratulations on your new job!
- Gefeliciteerd met je diploma!Congratulations on your diploma!
Example conversation
Sofie tells her friend Bram that she passed her exam.
- SofieIk ben geslaagd!I passed!
- BramProficiat, Sofie!Congratulations, Sofie!
- SofieDankjewel!Thank you!
