Signification
Asking about the well-being of relatives.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people value directness but also appreciate polite social inquiries. This phrase is the perfect balance. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more formal in initial greetings. Family is central to social life; this question is often followed by a long, warm conversation. Very warm and communal; this question is a standard way to show you are part of the community.
Use 'je' for friends
Use 'je' for friends and 'uw' for formal situations.
Add a follow-up
Always follow up with 'En met jou?' to keep the conversation going.
Signification
Asking about the well-being of relatives.
Use 'je' for friends
Use 'je' for friends and 'uw' for formal situations.
Add a follow-up
Always follow up with 'En met jou?' to keep the conversation going.
Be genuine
Dutch people appreciate sincerity. Don't just ask to fill the silence.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Hoe gaat het _____ je familie?
The phrase is 'met je familie'.
Which is the most natural way to ask?
Choose the correct phrase.
This is the standard, complete phrase.
Match the Dutch phrase to its English equivalent.
Match: Hoe gaat het met je familie?
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Alles goed?' B: 'Ja, prima. En met jou?' A: '...'
This continues the polite social exchange.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHoe gaat het _____ je familie?
The phrase is 'met je familie'.
Choose the correct phrase.
This is the standard, complete phrase.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation.
A: 'Alles goed?' B: 'Ja, prima. En met jou?' A: '...'
This continues the polite social exchange.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but use 'uw' instead of 'je'.
No, it's very polite.
It's a general question, they will understand.
Say 'Goed, dank je!'
You can use 'ouders' or 'kinderen' too.
It's the standard preposition for this construction.
Yes, 'de' is also very common.
No, not at all.
Not if you know them a little bit.
Yes, it's a good opening line.
Yes, in both.
It's still a polite way to show interest.
Expressions liées
Hoe gaat het?
builds onHow are you?
Alles goed?
similarEverything good?
Hoe is het met...?
synonymHow is it with...?
Groetjes aan de familie
builds onGreetings to the family
