Signification
A polite wish at the end of the day.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value efficiency. 'Fijne avond' is the perfect length for a quick, polite exit. Flemish speakers also use this, but sometimes prefer 'Prettige avond' in formal settings. In international Dutch offices, this is often used even by non-native speakers to show cultural integration. Cashiers are trained to say this to every customer after sunset.
Add 'nog'
Adding 'nog' makes it sound more natural and implies 'for the rest of the evening'.
Timing is key
Only use this after sunset. If it's 2 PM, say 'Fijne dag'.
Signification
A polite wish at the end of the day.
Add 'nog'
Adding 'nog' makes it sound more natural and implies 'for the rest of the evening'.
Timing is key
Only use this after sunset. If it's 2 PM, say 'Fijne dag'.
Teste-toi
Which phrase do you use when LEAVING a restaurant at 8 PM?
What do you say to the waiter?
Fijne avond is the correct farewell for the evening.
Complete the phrase.
Ik wens je een ____ avond.
The standard expression is 'fijne avond'.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You arrive at a party at 7 PM.
You are arriving, so use the greeting.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesWhat do you say to the waiter?
Fijne avond is the correct farewell for the evening.
Ik wens je een ____ avond.
The standard expression is 'fijne avond'.
You arrive at a party at 7 PM.
You are arriving, so use the greeting.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite for professional settings.
It's a bit early, 'Fijne dag' is safer until it gets dark.
It is neutral. It works for everyone.
Expressions liées
Goedenavond
contrastGood evening (greeting)
Prettige avond
synonymPleasant evening
Fijne dag
similarHave a nice day
Tot ziens
similarGoodbye
