Dag
everyday
In Flemish "hello" is Dag or Hallo. A friendlier, polite option is Goeiedag, which means "good day".
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| Dag | everyday |
| Hallo | neutral |
| Goeiedag | Flemish, polite |
Which one should you use?
In Flanders Dag works as both a greeting and a farewell, which can surprise learners.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Goeiedag is a good choice with strangers, in shops and in offices.
Did you know?
- The Flemish use of Dag for both hello and goodbye is a well-known feature of Belgian Dutch.
Examples in context
- Dag, hoe gaat het?Hello, how are you?
- Hallo, ik ben Tom.Hello, I am Tom.
- Goeiedag, mevrouw.Good day, madam.
Example conversation
Tom meets his new neighbor Els in Leuven.
- TomDag, ik ben Tom.Hello, I am Tom.
- ElsHallo, Tom. Ik ben Els.Hello, Tom. I am Els.
- TomAangenaam.Nice to meet you.
