Bedeutung
Wishing someone a good time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the Netherlands, 'Veel plezier' is part of the 'gun-cultuur'. It's important to say it even to people you don't know well, like a cashier buying a magazine. Flemish people are more likely to use 'Amuseer je' or 'Geniet ervan'. 'Veel plezier' is understood but can sound slightly 'Northern' (Dutch). It is very common to wish colleagues 'Veel plezier' when they leave for a holiday. It reinforces that the company values their time off. On platforms like Instagram, 'Veel plezier!' is the most common comment on travel or food photos, often accompanied by a heart or party emoji.
The 'Met' Rule
Always use 'met' if you want to mention the thing they are enjoying. 'Veel plezier met je lunch!'
Exam Danger
Never say 'Veel plezier' to someone going into a difficult exam unless you want to be seen as a villain.
Bedeutung
Wishing someone a good time.
The 'Met' Rule
Always use 'met' if you want to mention the thing they are enjoying. 'Veel plezier met je lunch!'
Exam Danger
Never say 'Veel plezier' to someone going into a difficult exam unless you want to be seen as a villain.
The 'Ermee' Finish
When giving a gift, 'Veel plezier ermee' is the most natural way to end the conversation.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to wish someone a good time.
Ik ga naar een feestje! --- plezier!
The standard expression is 'Veel plezier'.
Match the situation with the correct Dutch wish.
Situation: Someone is going to watch a movie.
Movies are for enjoyment, so 'Veel plezier' is the correct choice.
Complete the dialogue with the correct prepositional phrase.
A: Hier is je nieuwe laptop. B: Dank je! A: Veel plezier ___!
When the object (laptop) has already been mentioned, we use 'ermee'.
Which sentence is the most natural Dutch?
Choose the best way to say 'Have fun tonight'.
'Veel plezier' is the idiomatic standard; 'Heb plezier' is an anglicism.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use 'Veel plezier'
Social
- • Parties
- • Drinks
- • Dinners
Leisure
- • Movies
- • Concerts
- • Hobbies
Travel
- • Vacations
- • Day trips
- • Flights
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ga naar een feestje! --- plezier!
The standard expression is 'Veel plezier'.
Situation: Someone is going to watch a movie.
Movies are for enjoyment, so 'Veel plezier' is the correct choice.
A: Hier is je nieuwe laptop. B: Dank je! A: Veel plezier ___!
When the object (laptop) has already been mentioned, we use 'ermee'.
Choose the best way to say 'Have fun tonight'.
'Veel plezier' is the idiomatic standard; 'Heb plezier' is an anglicism.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenYes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for a professional setting.
It is neutral. It works for both friends and strangers.
'Veel plezier' is for activities; 'Geniet ervan' is for experiences like eating or relaxing.
Because 'Heb plezier' sounds like a direct command and is an English-influenced error.
Yes, but 'Gefeliciteerd' (Congratulations) is more important first.
Sometimes people just say 'Plezier!', but it's quite informal.
You can say 'Dank je wel!' or 'Ga ik doen!' (I will!).
Usually, you say 'Laten we plezier hebben' or 'Zin in!' (Looking forward to it!).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Geniet ervan
similarEnjoy it
Succes
contrastGood luck
Fijn weekend
similarHave a nice weekend
Amuseer je
synonymHave fun / Amuse yourself
Veel plezier met...
specialized formHave fun with...
