Hallo en bedankt
/ɦɑˈloː ɛn bəˈdɑŋkt/word by word
The English phrase "hello and thank you" is translated into Dutch as Hallo en bedankt.
This phrase is a friendly greeting combined with an expression of gratitude.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal combination of hallo (hello), en (and) and bedankt (thanks/thanked).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Hallo en bedankt is considered informal. While bedankt is widely used, it is slightly more casual than the more formal dank u wel. To show more formal respect to elders or strangers, you would use dank u wel instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɦɑˈloː ɛn bəˈdɑŋkt/
Did you know?
- The verb bedanken can also mean 'to decline' an offer, such as politely saying no to a second helping of food.
- While hallo sounds like the English 'hello', it was actually borrowed from English 'halloo' or 'hollo', which were originally used as shouts to get someone's attention or to signal to hounds during a hunt.
- While hallo is used globally, in some rural parts of the Netherlands or in Flanders, you might hear dag used as both 'hello' and 'goodbye'.
Examples in context
- Hallo en bedankt voor de hulp.Hello and thank you for the help.
- Hallo en bedankt voor het mooie cadeau.Hello and thank you for the beautiful gift.
Example conversation
Daan receives a package from Julia.
- DaanHallo en bedankt voor het pakket, Julia.Hello and thank you for the package, Julia.
- JuliaGraag gedaan, Daan!You're welcome, Daan!
- DaanHet ziet er erg goed uit.It looks very good.
- JuliaIk ben blij dat je het leuk vindt.I am glad that you like it.
