fijne dag verder
In Dutch, the phrase to say "have a great day" is fijne dag verder.
This phrase is a polite expression used to wish someone well as you are leaving them. It is most frequently used by service workers (like cashiers) or when leaving a shop to wish the customer well.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, fijne dag verder means "nice day further", where verder implies "for the rest of the day".
Which one should you use?
Using fijne dag verder is more common as a parting wish than the literal English construction heb een geweldige dag, which sounds unnatural in Dutch.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While polite, fijne dag verder is a common, slightly informal way to end a transaction or a casual encounter. More formal alternatives include Een fijne dag gewenst. or Ik wens u een mooie dag.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word fijne is the inflected form of the adjective fijn to match the masculine/feminine singular noun dag.
Did you know?
- The word fijn does not just mean 'nice' or 'fine', but can also describe something physically thin or delicate, similar to the English word 'fine' in 'fine jewelry'.
- Depending on the region, a Dutch speaker might say fijne dag nog instead of fijne dag verder, where nog also implies the remainder of the day.
- Using the word mooie instead of fijne changes the sentiment from a pleasant day to a 'beautiful' day, which carries a slightly warmer, more emotive tone.
Examples in context
- Bedankt, jij ook, fijne dag verder!Thanks, you too, have a great day!
Example conversation
Levi is leaving a small cafe where Sophie works.
- LeviDank u wel voor de koffie.Thank you for the coffee.
- SophieGraag gedaan, tot de volgende keer!You're welcome, see you next time!
- LeviFijne dag verder!Have a great day!
- SophieDank je, jij ook!Thanks, you too!
