Bedeutung
Agreeing happily.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value 'gezelligheid' (coziness/social connection). Using 'met plezier' contributes to a 'gezellige' atmosphere by making favors feel like shared moments of joy rather than chores. In Flanders, the language can be slightly more formal and 'soft' than in the Netherlands. 'Met veel plezier' is very common here and sounds very polite. In Dutch offices, hierarchy is flat. 'Met plezier' is used by both managers and interns, reinforcing the idea that everyone is working together toward a common goal. In high-end Dutch restaurants, you might hear 'met alle plezier', whereas in a local brown cafe, a simple 'met plezier' or 'graag gedaan' is more likely.
The 'Warmth' Factor
Use 'met plezier' when you want to show you actually like the person you are helping.
Don't Overuse
If you say it for every single tiny thing, it can start to sound a bit fake or overly service-oriented.
Bedeutung
Agreeing happily.
The 'Warmth' Factor
Use 'met plezier' when you want to show you actually like the person you are helping.
Don't Overuse
If you say it for every single tiny thing, it can start to sound a bit fake or overly service-oriented.
Email Closings
Ending a helpful email with 'Met plezier gedaan' or 'Ik help u met plezier verder' makes you sound very professional and friendly.
The Smile
In Dutch culture, this phrase is almost always accompanied by a brief, genuine smile.
Teste dich selbst
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in.
A: Bedankt voor de hulp! B: ___ ___ gedaan!
'Met plezier gedaan' is a very common and warm way to respond to a thank you.
Wat is de beste reactie op een uitnodiging voor een feestje?
Wil je naar mijn verjaardag komen?
'Met plezier' shows enthusiasm for an invitation. 'Alsjeblieft' is for when you receive something, and 'graag gedaan' is for after you've helped.
Match de situatie met de juiste zin.
Je buurman bedankt je voor het maaien van het gras.
While 'geen probleem' works, 'met plezier' is warmer and more neighborly.
Maak de dialoog af.
Ober: 'Hier is uw koffie, meneer.' Klant: 'Dank u wel.' Ober: '___'
In a service context, 'met plezier' is a polite way for the server to acknowledge the customer's thanks.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Politeness Levels
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenA: Bedankt voor de hulp! B: ___ ___ gedaan!
'Met plezier gedaan' is a very common and warm way to respond to a thank you.
Wil je naar mijn verjaardag komen?
'Met plezier' shows enthusiasm for an invitation. 'Alsjeblieft' is for when you receive something, and 'graag gedaan' is for after you've helped.
Je buurman bedankt je voor het maaien van het gras.
While 'geen probleem' works, 'met plezier' is warmer and more neighborly.
Ober: 'Hier is uw koffie, meneer.' Klant: 'Dank u wel.' Ober: '___'
In a service context, 'met plezier' is a polite way for the server to acknowledge the customer's thanks.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's always safe.
No, that would just mean 'Pleasure' and sounds incomplete. Always use 'Met plezier'.
'Graag gedaan' is 'gladly done' and is the standard 'you're welcome'. 'Met plezier' is 'with pleasure' and is slightly warmer.
Technically yes, as a polite formula, but the Dutch value sincerity, so it might feel slightly 'off' if your body language is negative.
Yes, very much so! Flemings often say 'met veel plezier'.
Not as a sign-off like 'Sincerely', but you can use it in the final sentence: 'Ik hoor met plezier van u.'
Yes! It's a great way to say 'I'd love to come'.
It is always 'met plezier'. No article is needed.
Slang would be 'Geen ding' or 'Is goed, man'.
It's better to say 'alsjeblieft'. You can say 'met plezier uitgezocht' (picked out with pleasure) if you want to be specific.
Yes, very common in customer service or collaborative work emails.
It sounds like 'pluh-ZEER'. Make sure to stress the 'ZEER' part.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Graag gedaan
synonymYou're welcome
Met alle plezier
specialized formWith all possible pleasure
Geen dank
synonymNo thanks needed
Tot uw dienst
similarAt your service
Geen probleem
synonymNo problem
