Signification
Stating departure.
Contexte culturel
The 'Dutch Circle Party' (kringverjaardag) requires a clear 'Ik ga nu weg' followed by shaking hands or kissing everyone in the circle. You can't just slip out. Flemish speakers might use 'Ik ben ermee weg' or 'Ik ga door' more frequently than 'Ik ga nu weg,' though the latter is perfectly understood. In Dutch offices, leaving exactly on time is not seen as laziness but as good planning. Saying 'Ik ga nu weg' at 5:00 PM is very normal. On apps like WhatsApp, 'Ik ga nu weg' is often used to tell someone you are starting your journey to meet them.
The 'Nu' Rule
In Dutch, 'nu' is very immediate. Only say it if you are actually standing up to leave.
Don't just leave
Dutch people find 'ghosting' a party rude. Always say 'Ik ga nu weg' to the host.
Signification
Stating departure.
The 'Nu' Rule
In Dutch, 'nu' is very immediate. Only say it if you are actually standing up to leave.
Don't just leave
Dutch people find 'ghosting' a party rude. Always say 'Ik ga nu weg' to the host.
Add 'echt'
If people are trying to make you stay, say 'Ik ga nu *echt* weg' to show you are serious.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am leaving now.'
Ik ___ nu weg.
The subject is 'Ik,' so the verb 'gaan' must be conjugated as 'ga.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you are leaving a party?
Select the best option:
This follows the correct V2 word order and includes the necessary particle 'weg.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kom je nog een biertje drinken? B: Nee, sorry, ___.
The context of declining a drink often leads to announcing departure.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the office and it is 5 PM.
Leaving work is the most common time to use this phrase.
Match the Dutch phrase with its English equivalent.
Connect the pairs.
These are standard translations.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesIk ___ nu weg.
The subject is 'Ik,' so the verb 'gaan' must be conjugated as 'ga.'
Select the best option:
This follows the correct V2 word order and includes the necessary particle 'weg.'
A: Kom je nog een biertje drinken? B: Nee, sorry, ___.
The context of declining a drink often leads to announcing departure.
You are at the office and it is 5 PM.
Leaving work is the most common time to use this phrase.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it sounds incomplete. You need 'weg' or a destination.
Yes, it is neutral and perfectly polite for almost all situations.
'Weggaan' is more common in daily speech; 'vertrekken' is more formal or used for travel schedules.
Yes, to signal you are hanging up because you are leaving.
Use 'Ik ga over vijf minuten weg.'
It's more informal, like 'I'm off!'
Yes, if the subject changes (e.g., 'Wij gaan nu weg').
Yes, it's the typical Dutch 'g' sound (like clearing your throat).
Usually not, as emails aren't 'now.' Use 'Ik vertrek nu' or 'Ik ben nu onderweg.'
You can still say 'Ik ga nu weg,' but 'Ik ga voorgoed weg' is more dramatic.
Because it's a separable prefix of the verb 'weggaan.'
'Ik ga nu weg' is the standard and most natural word order.
Expressions liées
Ik ben ervandoor
similarI'm heading off
Ik vertrek
synonymI am departing
Ik ga naar huis
specialized formI'm going home
Ik kom eraan
contrastI'm on my way (coming)
Wegwezen!
builds onGet out! / Let's get out of here!
