Ik doe mee
The English phrase "count me in" can be expressed in Dutch as Ik doe mee.
Ik doe mee is used to express enthusiastic agreement or participation in a proposed plan or activity.
Which one should you use?
You might also use Ik ben erbij! to say "I'll be there!" or Zet mij er maar bij. to mean "Put me on the list.". Additionally, adding words to the start of the phrase can change the tone, such as using Ja hoor, ik doe mee. to mean "Sure, I'm in."
Did you know?
- While Ik doe mee means 'I participate', the word doe is also used in Dutch to mean 'dance' when borrowed from Sranan Tongo.
- In Dutch, the concept of participating often involves the verb doen 'to do', whereas English uses the mathematical metaphor of 'counting'.
- The word mee functions as a separable prefix in many Dutch verbs, meaning its meaning can shift drastically depending on which verb it attaches to.
Examples in context
- Ik doe mee.Count me in.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are participating.Tatoeba #4722695 by OpenSystemenHOGent, translation #42880 by CK
Example conversation
Emma and Levi are discussing plans for the weekend.
- EmmaGaan jullie morgen naar de bioscoop?Are you guys going to the cinema tomorrow?
- LeviJa, dat is het plan.Yes, that is the plan.
- EmmaLeuk! Ik doe mee.Fun! Count me in.
- LeviWat leuk dat je meedoet, Emma.How nice that you are joining us, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doe, ik, mee, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
