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Dutch phrases for being polite

Please, thank you, sorry — the words that open doors.

  • Alsjeblieft

    Please; here you go · informal

  • Alstublieft

    Please; here you go · formal

  • Dank je wel

    Thank you · informal

  • Dank u wel

    Thank you · formal

  • Bedankt

    Thanks

  • Graag gedaan

    You're welcome · gladly done

  • Sorry

    Sorry

  • Pardon

    Excuse me

  • Geen probleem

    No problem

  • Het spijt me

    I'm sorry

  • Mag ik langs?

    May I get past?

  • Na u

    After you

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The full course takes you from survival phrases to passing all five sections of the inburgeringsexamen.

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