Signification
Offering someone a place to sit
Contexte culturel
Directness is valued. 'Ga zitten' is not rude, it is efficient. Often slightly more formal, might prefer 'Neem plaats'. In global settings, Dutch directness can be misinterpreted as bluntness. The 'lekker' addition is key to being a good Dutch host.
Add 'lekker'
Always add 'lekker' to make it sound friendly.
Don't overthink it
Dutch people appreciate the directness.
Signification
Offering someone a place to sit
Add 'lekker'
Always add 'lekker' to make it sound friendly.
Don't overthink it
Dutch people appreciate the directness.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
___ zitten, ik ben zo bij je.
The imperative form of 'gaan' is 'Ga'.
Which is the most polite way to say it?
Choose the best option.
'Lekker' adds warmth and makes it a friendly invitation.
Match the phrase to the register.
Match: A. Ga zitten, B. Neemt u plaats.
'Ga zitten' is neutral/informal, 'Neemt u plaats' is formal.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices___ zitten, ik ben zo bij je.
The imperative form of 'gaan' is 'Ga'.
Choose the best option.
'Lekker' adds warmth and makes it a friendly invitation.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
'Ga zitten' is neutral/informal, 'Neemt u plaats' is formal.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is standard Dutch hospitality.
Yes, but 'Neemt u plaats' is safer.
Expressions liées
Neem plaats
synonymTake a seat
Ga lekker zitten
builds onMake yourself comfortable
Kom binnen
similarCome in
Voel je thuis
similarFeel at home
