goede reis
/ˈɣudə rɛi̯s/word by word
The English phrase 'have a safe trip' is translated into Dutch as goede reis.
goede reis is a standard, polite way to wish someone well when they are departing for a trip.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'good journey'.
Which one should you use?
Another common way to wish someone a good trip is to say fijne reis for a 'pleasant trip' or veilige reis to wish someone a safe journey in an informal context.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase goede reis, the adjective goede (good) agrees with the gender of the noun reis (journey/trip).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɣudə rɛi̯s/
Did you know?
- The word reis is a distant relative of the English words 'rise' and 'raise'.
- In the Netherlands, it is common to combine a travel wish with the phrase kom maar gauw weer terug, which means 'come back soon'.
- While goede reis is standard, Dutch speakers often use the word fijn to wish someone a 'pleasant' trip, a word that literally describes a 'fine' or 'thin' texture.
Examples in context
- Goede reis, Tom!Have a safe trip, Tom!This sentence shows how to use goede reis when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #11919413 by Adelpa, translation #13446269 by rul
- Goede reis! Geniet ervan!Have a nice trip! Enjoy it!
- Ik wens je een goede reis.I wish you a good trip.
Example conversation
Noah is leaving for the airport and Lisa is seeing him off.
- LisaHet is tijd om te gaan.It is time to go.
- NoahJa, ik ga nu.Yes, I am leaving now.
- LisaGoede reis, Noah!Have a safe trip, Noah!
- NoahDank je wel, Lisa.Thank you, Lisa.
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.
