A1 Expression خنثی

Veel succes.

Good luck.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Veel succes' to wish someone well before they start a task, exam, or challenge.

  • Means: Much success (wishing someone a positive outcome).
  • Used in: Exams, job interviews, or starting a new project.
  • Don't confuse: 'Veel plezier' (have fun) with 'Veel succes' (good luck).
Positive intention + Task ahead = Veel succes

Explanation at your level:

This is a simple way to say 'Good luck' in Dutch. You use it when someone is going to do something important or difficult.
Use 'Veel succes' to wish someone well before a task. It is common in both work and personal life. Remember to add 'met' if you want to say what the task is.
This expression is the standard Dutch equivalent of 'Good luck.' It is highly functional and appropriate for almost all social registers. It is often paired with the preposition 'met' to contextualize the specific challenge the recipient is facing.
As a cornerstone of Dutch social interaction, 'Veel succes' functions as a phatic expression of support. Its usage is pervasive in professional environments, reflecting the Dutch preference for concise, task-oriented communication over elaborate well-wishes.
The phrase serves as a pragmatic marker of social cohesion. By wishing success, the speaker aligns themselves with the recipient's goals. Its semantic neutrality allows it to function across diverse registers, though prosodic variation can shift the meaning into irony or sarcasm.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, 'Veel succes' acts as a conventionalized formulaic sequence. It minimizes the cognitive load of social interaction by providing a pre-packaged, culturally sanctioned response to impending performance, effectively managing social expectations in high-stakes contexts.

معنی

Wishing someone well for a task.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

Dutch people are very direct. 'Veel succes' is a sign of respect, not a casual throwaway line. In Flanders, you might hear 'Succes ermee' slightly more often than in the North. It is standard to use this in emails to colleagues before a deadline.

💡

Use 'met'

Always follow 'Veel succes' with 'met' + the task.

🎯

Tone matters

A flat tone can make this sound sarcastic.

معنی

Wishing someone well for a task.

💡

Use 'met'

Always follow 'Veel succes' with 'met' + the task.

🎯

Tone matters

A flat tone can make this sound sarcastic.

💬

Professionalism

It is the safest, most professional way to wish someone luck.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence.

Veel succes ___ je presentatie!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: met

We use 'met' to connect 'succes' to the task.

Which is correct?

Your friend is going on holiday. What do you say?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Veel plezier!

For holidays, we wish people fun, not success.

Match the situation to the response.

1. Exam, 2. Holiday, 3. New job

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

Success for tasks, fun for leisure.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ik ga nu mijn rijexamen doen. B: ___!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Veel succes!

The appropriate response to someone starting a task.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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سوالات متداول

8 سوال

No, use 'Gefeliciteerd' (Congratulations) or 'Veel geluk' (Much happiness).

It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.

'Geluk' means luck/happiness, 'succes' means success. We use 'succes' for tasks.

Yes, it adds emphasis.

No, it's for any task requiring effort.

People will still understand you, but 'met' is the key preposition.

Say 'Dank je wel' (Thank you).

Yes, it is standard in Flanders too.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Veel plezier

contrast

Have fun

🔗

Succes ermee

similar

Good luck with it

🔗

Zet hem op

similar

Go for it

کجا استفاده کنیم

📝

Exam day

Friend: Ik heb vandaag mijn examen.

You: Veel succes!

neutral
💼

Job interview

Colleague: Ik ga nu naar mijn sollicitatiegesprek.

You: Veel succes ermee!

formal
🚀

Starting a project

Partner: Ik begin vandaag aan het nieuwe project.

You: Veel succes, je kunt het!

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Veel' as 'Feel' (the success) and 'Succes' as 'Success'.

Visual Association

Imagine a Dutch person handing you a golden trophy before you walk into a room. They say 'Veel succes!' with a warm smile.

Rhyme

Veel succes, doe je best!

Story

You are at a Dutch train station. You see a student looking nervous. You smile and say 'Veel succes!' as they board the train to their exam. They smile back, feeling more confident.

Word Web

SuccesVeelWensenGelukPrestatieExamen

چالش

Say 'Veel succes' to three people today before they start a task.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¡Mucha suerte!

Spanish focuses on luck, Dutch focuses on the outcome (success).

French high

Bonne chance!

French is slightly more focused on the concept of luck.

German high

Viel Erfolg!

None, they are functionally and semantically identical.

Japanese moderate

頑張ってください (Ganbatte kudasai)

Japanese emphasizes the process/effort, Dutch emphasizes the result.

Arabic high

بالتوفيق (Bil-tawfiq)

Arabic is slightly more formal/religious in some contexts.

Easily Confused

Veel succes. در مقابل Veel plezier

Learners use it for exams.

Use 'succes' for work/tasks, 'plezier' for fun/leisure.

Veel succes. در مقابل Succes

Learners think it's only for big events.

It can be used for small tasks too.

Veel succes. در مقابل Succes ermee

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

Add 'ermee' when referring to a specific task previously mentioned.

سوالات متداول (8)

No, use 'Gefeliciteerd' (Congratulations) or 'Veel geluk' (Much happiness).

It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.

'Geluk' means luck/happiness, 'succes' means success. We use 'succes' for tasks.

Yes, it adds emphasis.

No, it's for any task requiring effort.

People will still understand you, but 'met' is the key preposition.

Say 'Dank je wel' (Thank you).

Yes, it is standard in Flanders too.

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