Goeiemiddag
everyday, Flemish
In Flemish "good afternoon" is Goeiemiddag. The standard Dutch spelling is Goedemiddag, and in speech both sound alike.
Meaning: afternoon greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| Goeiemiddag | everyday, Flemish |
| Goedemiddag | standard spelling |
It fits shops, offices and phone calls from around noon until the early afternoon.
Which one should you use?
The shortened Goeiemiddag reflects how the word is said in Flanders, where the middle d is dropped.
Did you know?
- Dutch greetings like this one are built from goede ("good") and the time of day.
Examples in context
- Goeiemiddag, mevrouw.Good afternoon, madam.
- Goeiemiddag, hoe gaat het?Good afternoon, how are you?
Example conversation
Marc enters a pharmacy in Hasselt and greets the pharmacist Eva.
- MarcGoeiemiddag.Good afternoon.
- EvaGoeiemiddag, kan ik u helpen?Good afternoon, can I help you?
- MarcEen brood, alstublieft.A loaf of bread, please.
