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Succes ermee.

Good luck with that.

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A versatile Dutch phrase used to wish someone success while they are working on a specific task.

  • Means: Good luck with that (task/project).
  • Used in: Finishing a project, starting a chore, or helping a friend.
  • Don't confuse: It is not usually sarcastic unless the tone is very flat.
Task + Friendly encouragement = Succes ermee

توضیح در سطح شما:

This is a simple way to say 'good luck' when someone is doing a task. Use it when a friend starts work or a chore.
This phrase is a standard Dutch expression for encouraging someone. It combines 'succes' (success) and 'ermee' (with it). It is very common in daily conversations at work or home.
Used to acknowledge someone's upcoming effort, 'Succes ermee' is a versatile tool for social interaction. It functions as a polite closing to a topic where the other person has expressed they have a task to complete.
The phrase functions as a pragmatic marker of support. By using 'ermee', the speaker creates a cohesive link to the previous statement, demonstrating active listening while offering a socially expected well-wish.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, this phrase exemplifies the Dutch preference for low-context, efficient communication. It serves as a phatic expression that maintains social harmony without the need for elaborate social ritual, fitting the cultural ethos of 'doe maar gewoon'.
The phrase is a pronominal adverbial construction that encapsulates the speaker's supportive stance toward the interlocutor's agency. It is a quintessential example of how Dutch utilizes compact, functional syntax to navigate social expectations, balancing the need for politeness with a cultural aversion to verbosity.

معنی

Encouraging someone with their task.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Dutch people are very direct. 'Succes ermee' is a way to be polite without being overly emotional. In Flanders, people might use 'Veel succes' more often than the shortened 'Succes ermee'. In international Dutch offices, this phrase is often used to end a meeting where someone has an action item.

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Tone matters

Keep your tone light and friendly to avoid sounding sarcastic.

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The 'er' rule

Whenever you want to say 'with it' in Dutch, use 'ermee' instead of 'met het'.

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Tone matters

Keep your tone light and friendly to avoid sounding sarcastic.

🎯

The 'er' rule

Whenever you want to say 'with it' in Dutch, use 'ermee' instead of 'met het'.

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Dutch directness

Don't worry about being too short; Dutch speakers appreciate the brevity.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the phrase.

Ik ga de auto wassen. - Succes ___!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ermee

'Ermee' is the correct pronominal adverb for 'with it'.

Which is the most natural?

What do you say when someone starts a project?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee.

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

Match the situation to the response.

Situation: Cleaning the house. Response: ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee.

It is the appropriate response to a task.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ik ga mijn examen maken. B: ___

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee!

It is the best way to wish luck for an exam.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Ik ga de auto wassen. - Succes ___!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ermee

'Ermee' is the correct pronominal adverb for 'with it'.

Which is the most natural? Choose A1

What do you say when someone starts a project?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee.

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

Match the situation to the response. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee.

It is the appropriate response to a task.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Ik ga mijn examen maken. B: ___

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee!

It is the best way to wish luck for an exam.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional setting.

No, unless you say it with a flat, sarcastic tone.

It is a pronominal adverb placeholder.

No, that is grammatically incorrect.

No, it works for any task, including chores or hobbies.

Simply say 'Dank je!' (Thank you).

No, it is fixed.

Yes, it is very common for students.

عبارات مرتبط

🔄

Veel succes

synonym

Much success

🔗

Sterkte

contrast

Strength

🔗

Succes ermee nog

builds on

Good luck with it still

کجا استفاده کنیم

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Office

Colleague: Ik ga aan het jaarverslag beginnen.

You: Succes ermee!

neutral
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Home

Partner: Ik ga de garage opruimen.

You: Succes ermee, schat!

informal
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Study

Student: Ik moet dit hele boek lezen voor morgen.

You: Succes ermee!

neutral

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روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Success' + 'Air-me' (sounds like ermee). You are sending success into the air for them.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a friend carrying a heavy box. You pat them on the back and say 'Succes ermee' as they walk away.

Rhyme

Succes ermee, doe het met plezier, dan ben je zo weer hier.

Story

Jan says he will paint the house. I say 'Succes ermee'. He smiles and starts. It is simple and kind.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'Good luck with that' in English or 'Bon courage' in French.

شبکه واژگان

SuccesGelukWerkTaakVeelMoeite

چالش

Use this phrase 3 times today when someone mentions a task.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 30 days.

تلفظ

Stress Stress on the second syllable of 'succes' and the second syllable of 'ermee'.

The 'u' is short, the 'e' is short.

The 'e' is long.

طیف رسمیت

رسمی
Ik wens u veel succes met deze taak.

Ik wens u veel succes met deze taak. (General)

خنثی
Succes ermee.

Succes ermee. (General)

غیر رسمی
Succes ermee!

Succes ermee! (General)

عامیانه
Succes ermee, ouwe!

Succes ermee, ouwe! (General)

The phrase originates from the combination of 'succes' (from Latin 'successus') and the pronominal adverb 'ermee' (er + met).

19th Century:
Modern:

نکته جالب

The 'er' in 'ermee' acts as a placeholder for the task being discussed.

نکات فرهنگی

Dutch people are very direct. 'Succes ermee' is a way to be polite without being overly emotional.

“Succes ermee!”

In Flanders, people might use 'Veel succes' more often than the shortened 'Succes ermee'.

“Veel succes met je werk.”

In international Dutch offices, this phrase is often used to end a meeting where someone has an action item.

“Succes ermee met de deadline.”

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

“

Wat ga je vandaag doen?

“

Ik begin aan een nieuw project.

“

Ik ga mijn kamer opruimen.

اشتباهات رایج

✗

Succes met het.

✓

Succes ermee.

wrong preposition
In Dutch, you cannot use 'met het' at the end of a sentence like this. 'Ermee' replaces 'met het'.

L1 Interference

0 1
✗

Succes voor het.

✓

Succes ermee.

wrong preposition
The preposition 'voor' (for) is incorrect here. 'Met' (with) is the required preposition for success in a task.

L1 Interference

0 1
✗

Succes met de taak.

✓

Succes ermee.

wrong register
While grammatically correct, it sounds unnatural. 'Ermee' is the idiomatic way to refer to the task.

L1 Interference

0

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

¡Buena suerte con eso!

Spanish often uses 'con eso' while Dutch uses the combined 'ermee'.

French moderate

Bon courage !

French focuses on the 'courage' needed, Dutch focuses on the 'success'.

German Very Similar

Viel Erfolg damit!

German is slightly more formal than the Dutch 'Succes ermee'.

Japanese Different

頑張ってください (Ganbatte kudasai)

Japanese is process-oriented; Dutch is outcome-oriented.

Arabic moderate

بالتوفيق (Bil-tawfiq)

Arabic is often used as a standalone blessing, while Dutch 'ermee' requires a task context.

Spotted in the Real World

📱

(2023)

“Ik ga eindelijk mijn belastingaangifte doen. - Succes ermee!”

Someone complaining about taxes.

📺

(2018)

“Succes ermee, juf.”

A parent talking to a teacher.

🎧

(2021)

“Ik ga de tuin verbouwen. - Succes ermee!”

Casual conversation between friends.

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

Succes ermee. در مقابل Sterkte

Learners use it for tasks.

Use 'Succes' for tasks, 'Sterkte' for sadness.

Succes ermee. در مقابل Veel succes

Learners think they are different.

They are the same, but 'ermee' adds context.

Succes ermee. در مقابل Succes ermee nog

Learners don't know when to add 'nog'.

Add 'nog' if the task takes a long time.

سوالات متداول (8)

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional setting.

usage contexts

No, unless you say it with a flat, sarcastic tone.

basic understanding

It is a pronominal adverb placeholder.

grammar mechanics

No, that is grammatically incorrect.

common mistakes

No, it works for any task, including chores or hobbies.

usage contexts

Simply say 'Dank je!' (Thank you).

practical tips

No, it is fixed.

grammar mechanics

Yes, it is very common for students.

usage contexts

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