Bedeutung
A friendly greeting when meeting someone you know.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch often accompany this phrase with three kisses on the cheeks (right-left-right) among friends and family. Flemish speakers might use 'Blij u te zien' more often, and they tend to use 'u' more frequently than the Dutch, even in casual settings. In a business context, 'Fijn u te zien' is often followed by a firm handshake and direct eye contact, which is seen as a sign of trustworthiness. Younger generations often swap 'Fijn' for 'Leuk' or 'Goed' and might use a fist bump or a brief hug instead of kisses.
The 'Weer' Factor
Always add 'weer' if it's been more than a month. It shows you've missed the person.
Don't over-pronounce 'je'
Keep 'je' and 'te' very short. If you say 'jee tee', you will sound like a robot.
Bedeutung
A friendly greeting when meeting someone you know.
The 'Weer' Factor
Always add 'weer' if it's been more than a month. It shows you've missed the person.
Don't over-pronounce 'je'
Keep 'je' and 'te' very short. If you say 'jee tee', you will sound like a robot.
The 'U' Rule
When in doubt in a professional setting, use 'u'. It's never offensive to be too polite.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the greeting.
Fijn ____ te zien!
'Je' is the standard unstressed object pronoun used in this phrase.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right word order:
The object 'je' must come before the infinitive 'te zien'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Sander: 'Hé Lisa! ____ ____ ____ ____.' Lisa: 'Hoi Sander! Ook fijn jou te zien.'
Since they know each other's names, 'Fijn je te zien' is the appropriate greeting.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You see your teacher from last year in the library.
Use 'u' for a teacher to show respect.
Add the word that means 'again' to make the greeting warmer.
Fijn je ____ te zien!
'Weer' is the standard word for 'again' in this context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Zien vs. Ontmoeten
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenFijn ____ te zien!
'Je' is the standard unstressed object pronoun used in this phrase.
Choose the right word order:
The object 'je' must come before the infinitive 'te zien'.
Sander: 'Hé Lisa! ____ ____ ____ ____.' Lisa: 'Hoi Sander! Ook fijn jou te zien.'
Since they know each other's names, 'Fijn je te zien' is the appropriate greeting.
You see your teacher from last year in the library.
Use 'u' for a teacher to show respect.
Fijn je ____ te zien!
'Weer' is the standard word for 'again' in this context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenNo, the 'te' is grammatically required before the infinitive 'zien'.
It is neutral. It works for both friends (with 'je') and bosses (with 'u').
'Fijn' is warmer and more pleasant; 'leuk' is more about 'fun' and energy.
Yes, it's a very common way to start an email to someone you know: 'Fijn om je gisteren te zien!'
Yes, but change 'je' to 'jullie': 'Fijn jullie te zien!'
No, it sounds like you think you know them. Use 'Leuk je te ontmoeten' instead.
The most common response is: 'Insgelijks!' (Likewise) or 'Ook fijn jou te zien!'
In Dutch, infinitives in a 'te + infinitive' clause always go to the end of that clause.
Yes, that means 'Happy to see you' and is slightly more emotional.
Yes, though 'Blij u te zien' is slightly more common in Flanders.
Yes, but you might want something stronger like 'Ik heb je gemist' (I missed you).
It means 'fine,' 'nice,' 'pleasant,' or 'delicate.'
Not really a direct slang version, but 'Lekker bezig' is a common slang greeting for someone doing something.
Only if you put it in the past tense: 'Het was fijn je te zien.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Leuk je te zien
synonymNice to see you
Aangenaam
contrastPleased to meet you
Fijn je weer te zien
builds onNice to see you again
Goed je te zien
similarGood to see you
