in orde
/ɪn ˈɔr.də/word by word
The English phrase 'okay' can be translated into Dutch as in orde.
In orde is often used to confirm that a situation, arrangement or piece of paperwork is correct or satisfactory. The phrase alles in orde is a common way to ask if someone is doing well or if a situation is fine.
Meaning: OK (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase in orde literally translates to 'in order'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While in orde is a standard way to say okay, the loanword oké is extremely common in informal, spoken Dutch. The word akkoord is used in formal contexts to express agreement or consent. The word okay is used informally in the Netherlands, and the spelling okee is a common informal alternative to okay in Dutch.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain areas, people may use okee dokee instead of okee.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɪn ˈɔr.də/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on 2 of 3.
Did you know?
- The word orde in in orde originates from the Latin ordinem, meaning a row or series.
- While in orde means things are correct, the Dutch also use prima to mean 'okay' or 'fine'. However, unlike the English 'prime', it does not imply the best possible quality, but simply that something is satisfactory.
- Dutch uses the word orde to describe both a state of tidiness and a state of agreement. This creates a linguistic link between a clean room and a settled arrangement.
Examples in context
- Is alles in orde?Is everything okay?This sentence shows how to use in orde to ask if a situation is fine.Tatoeba #1554598 by Globetrotter, translation #273689 by CK
- Ik ben in orde.I am okay.This sentence uses in orde to describe a person's state of being.Tatoeba #1620929 by Akradna, translation #376402 by saeb
- Kunnen we de vergadering verplaatsen naar volgende week? Ja, akkoord.Can we reschedule the meeting to next week? Yes, okay.
- Heeft u bezwaar tegen deze wijzigingen? Nee, prima zo.Do you object to these changes? No, okay as it is.
- Ga je vanavond mee naar de bioscoop? Ja, okay!Are you coming to the cinema tonight? Yes, okay!
- Het is allemaal in orde.Everything is okay.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Levi and Sophie are discussing the arrangements for a small party.
- LeviIs de planning voor morgen in orde?Is the planning for tomorrow okay?
- SophieJa, alles is in orde.Yes, everything is okay.
- LeviMooi, dan heb ik geen zorgen.Great, then I have no worries.
- SophieMaak je geen zorgen, Levi.Don't worry, Levi.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry in orde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (in, orde) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries in, orde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
