المعنى
Encouraging someone before an event.
خلفية ثقافية
Dutch people use 'Succes' very frequently, even for minor things like someone going to the supermarket if it's raining. It's a way of acknowledging any 'effort'. In Flanders, 'Veel geluk' is used slightly more often than in the Netherlands for the same situations, though 'Succes' is still perfectly understood and common. It is standard to end a meeting or an email with 'Succes' if the other person has a task to complete. It is seen as professional and supportive. Just like 'Break a leg', Dutch actors say 'Toi toi toi' instead of 'Succes' to avoid bad luck. During the 'Centraal Examen' period, you will see 'Succes' posters everywhere in schools and even in shop windows to support students.
The 'Hè' Addition
Adding 'hè' at the end ('Succes, hè!') makes it sound much more natural and friendly in informal Dutch.
Don't say 'Good Luck'
While Dutch people understand English, saying 'Goede geluk' is a literal translation that sounds very wrong. Stick to 'Veel succes'.
المعنى
Encouraging someone before an event.
The 'Hè' Addition
Adding 'hè' at the end ('Succes, hè!') makes it sound much more natural and friendly in informal Dutch.
Don't say 'Good Luck'
While Dutch people understand English, saying 'Goede geluk' is a literal translation that sounds very wrong. Stick to 'Veel succes'.
Use 'Alvast'
If the event is in a few days, say 'Alvast veel succes!' (Success in advance!).
Response
When someone wishes you success, the standard response is 'Dank je wel!' or 'Bedankt!'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word in this common Dutch phrase.
Ik wens je veel ______ met je examen morgen!
For exams and tasks, 'succes' is the standard Dutch word for 'luck/success'.
Which preposition is used with 'succes' to specify the task?
Succes ____ je nieuwe baan!
In Dutch, we say 'succes met...' followed by the activity or event.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Ik heb morgen mijn eerste rijles.' B: 'Oh, wat spannend! _________!'
A first driving lesson is a challenge/task, so 'Veel succes' is the perfect encouragement.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A colleague is giving a big presentation in 5 minutes.
All these phrases are appropriate for encouraging a colleague before a presentation.
Complete the formal sentence.
Namens de directie ______ wij u veel succes in uw nieuwe rol.
'Wensen' is the verb used to express the act of wishing someone success.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to say 'Succes' vs 'Geluk'
Succes (Effort)
- • Exams
- • Job Interview
- • Sports
- • Presentations
Geluk (Chance)
- • Lottery
- • Casino
- • Finding money
- • Random events
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينIk wens je veel ______ met je examen morgen!
For exams and tasks, 'succes' is the standard Dutch word for 'luck/success'.
Succes ____ je nieuwe baan!
In Dutch, we say 'succes met...' followed by the activity or event.
A: 'Ik heb morgen mijn eerste rijles.' B: 'Oh, wat spannend! _________!'
A first driving lesson is a challenge/task, so 'Veel succes' is the perfect encouragement.
Situation: A colleague is giving a big presentation in 5 minutes.
All these phrases are appropriate for encouraging a colleague before a presentation.
Namens de directie ______ wij u veel succes in uw nieuwe rol.
'Wensen' is the verb used to express the act of wishing someone success.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes! In fact, just saying 'Succes!' is the most common way to use it in daily life.
It is almost always 'Succes met'. For example: 'Succes met je huiswerk'.
'Succes' is for achievements and tasks. 'Geluk' is for random chance or general happiness.
No, that would be very inappropriate. Use 'Sterkte' (Strength) or 'Gecondoleerd' (My condolences) instead.
You say: 'Ik wens jullie veel succes'.
It is neutral. It can be used with both 'je' (informal) and 'u' (formal).
It means 'Good luck with it' or 'Success with that'. It's very common when someone tells you about a task they are doing.
Usually no. For a wedding, you say 'Gefeliciteerd' or 'Veel geluk samen'. 'Succes' might imply the marriage will be hard work!
Yes, if your boss has a big presentation or meeting, saying 'Veel succes, [Naam]' is very polite.
It's a cultural way of showing empathy and acknowledging that everyone is busy with their own tasks.
The past tense is 'wenste succes'. For example: 'Ik wenste hem gisteren succes'.
Yes, people often just type 'Succes!' or even 'Sccs!' in very informal chats.
عبارات ذات صلة
Zet 'm op
similarGo for it / Give it your all
Ik duim voor je
similarI'm crossing my thumbs for you
Toi toi toi
specialized formBreak a leg
Sterkte
contrastStrength / Hang in there
Gefeliciteerd
contrastCongratulations
