goede reis
/ˈɣudə rɛi̯s/word by word
The English phrase "have a good trip" is translated into Dutch as goede reis.
You use this phrase to wish someone a pleasant journey. It is common to use the phrase elliptically (dropping the verb) as a standalone exclamation when seeing someone off.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase goede reis is a literal translation of "good trip", consisting of the adjective goede (good) and the noun reis (trip/journey).
Which one should you use?
While goede reis is standard, you can also use the very common and natural alternative fijne reis, which means "pleasant trip".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as a noun phrase within a sentence, you must include the indefinite article een to mean "a good trip", resulting in een goede reis.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɣudə rɛi̯s/
Did you know?
- Dutch has a concept of reislust, a noun describing an irrepressible urge or passion for traveling.
- The word reis is a distant relative of the English words 'rise' and 'raise'.
- In the Netherlands, wishing someone a goede reis is often accompanied by a firm handshake or a hug, depending on the closeness of the relationship.
Examples in context
- Een goede reis en bel me.Have a good trip and call me.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase goede reis within a larger sentence.Tatoeba #8565248 by Elsofie, translation #8565247 by Amastan
- Goede reis!Have a good trip!This sentence shows how to use goede reis as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #674540 by martinod, translation #1104795 by rul
- Hoe gaat het met u? Hebt u een goede reis gehad?How are you? Did you have a good trip?This sentence shows how to ask if someone has had a goede reis in the past.Tatoeba #822011 by simonbr, translation #1716 by CK
- Een goede reis, Peter!A good journey, Peter!
- Een goede reis! Geniet van je tijd in Nederland!A good journey! Enjoy your time in the Netherlands!
- Een goede reis en tot snel!A good journey, and see you soon!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noah is seeing Sophie off at the train station.
- NoahDe trein vertrekt bijna.The train is leaving soon.
- SophieJa, ik ga nu echt weg.Yes, I'm really leaving now.
- NoahDoei Sophie, een goede reis!Bye Sophie, have a good trip!
- SophieDank je wel, Noah!Thank you, Noah!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (goede, reis) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries goede, reis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
