veel succes morgen
/veːl sykˈsɛs ˈmɔrɣə(n)/word by word
In Dutch, "good luck tomorrow" is said as veel succes morgen.
The phrase veel succes morgen is used when someone is facing a specific challenge or event the next day, such as an exam, an interview or a performance.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, veel succes morgen translates to "much success tomorrow".
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often say "good luck", Dutch speakers more commonly use succes (success) to wish someone well for a specific task or event. You may also encounter Veel succes voor morgen!, which means "Good luck for tomorrow!" or the more poetic Moge het geluk u morgen toelachen, which translates to "May luck smile upon you tomorrow."
How do you pronounce it?
/veːl sykˈsɛs ˈmɔrɣə(n)/
Did you know?
- The word morgen shares a distant root with the English 'morn' and 'morrow', all tracing back to a word meaning 'to blink' or 'to twinkle'.
- In the Netherlands, wishing someone succes is strictly for tasks you can influence, whereas wishing someone geluk is for random chance, like the lottery.
- In Dutch, the word morgen can mean both 'tomorrow' (the adverb) and 'the morning' (the noun), depending on the context and the article used.
Examples in context
- Hoi Tom, succes morgen met je sollicitatiegesprek. Je gaat het geweldig doen!Hi Tom, good luck tomorrow with your job interview. You're going to do great!
- Veel succes morgen met je examen!Good luck tomorrow with your exam!
- Veel succes morgen bij je sollicitatie.Good luck tomorrow with your job interview.
- Je hebt hard geoefend, veel succes morgen!You have practiced hard, good luck tomorrow!
Example conversation
Lucas and Lisa are talking about Lisa's big presentation the next day.
- LucasBen je klaar voor de presentatie?Are you ready for the presentation?
- LisaIk ben een beetje zenuwachtig.I am a little nervous.
- LucasGeen zorgen, veel succes morgen!Don't worry, good luck tomorrow!
- LisaDank je wel, Lucas.Thank you, Lucas.
