المعنى
Used to reassure someone who apologized.
خلفية ثقافية
Dutch people value directness. 'Dat geeft niet' is a way to be direct about the fact that you are not bothered, which is appreciated. In Flanders, this phrase is also very common, though sometimes people might use 'Het is niet erg' as a variation. In a professional setting, using this phrase shows that you are a team player who doesn't hold grudges over small mistakes. It is considered polite to use this phrase even if you are slightly annoyed, to maintain social harmony.
Add 'hoor'
Adding 'hoor' at the end makes it sound much friendlier: 'Dat geeft niet hoor!'
Don't over-apologize
If you say 'Dat geeft niet' to someone, they will stop apologizing. It's a great way to end the 'sorry' cycle.
المعنى
Used to reassure someone who apologized.
Add 'hoor'
Adding 'hoor' at the end makes it sound much friendlier: 'Dat geeft niet hoor!'
Don't over-apologize
If you say 'Dat geeft niet' to someone, they will stop apologizing. It's a great way to end the 'sorry' cycle.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word.
Sorry dat ik te laat ben! - Dat geeft ____.
The phrase is 'Dat geeft niet'.
Which response is most appropriate for an apology?
Someone says 'Sorry, I broke your pen.'
It is the standard polite response to an apology.
Match the situation to the response.
Match the apology to the correct reassurance.
It is the correct response to an apology.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينSorry dat ik te laat ben! - Dat geeft ____.
The phrase is 'Dat geeft niet'.
Someone says 'Sorry, I broke your pen.'
It is the standard polite response to an apology.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
It is the correct response to an apology.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
It is neutral. It works in almost all situations.
Use 'Dat is geen enkel probleem'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Dat maakt niet uit
similarIt doesn't matter
Geen probleem
synonymNo problem
Het is niet erg
synonymIt is not bad
Kan gebeuren
similarIt can happen
