Signification
Stating necessity to leave.
Contexte culturel
Directness is valued. You don't need to apologize excessively. Often slightly more formal or soft in tone. It is perfectly acceptable to use this in a meeting to respect time. Leaving without saying goodbye is considered rude (the 'French exit' is not common).
Keep it simple
Don't over-explain why you are leaving. 'Ik moet gaan' is enough.
Be direct
Dutch people appreciate honesty. You don't need to lie about why you are leaving.
Signification
Stating necessity to leave.
Keep it simple
Don't over-explain why you are leaving. 'Ik moet gaan' is enough.
Be direct
Dutch people appreciate honesty. You don't need to lie about why you are leaving.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Ik moet ____.
After a modal verb like 'moeten', the main verb must be in the infinitive form.
Which sentence is more polite?
A) Ik ga weg. B) Ik moet gaan.
Adding 'moet' (must) provides a reason, making it sound more polite than just stating you are leaving.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'Blijf je nog even?' You: 'Nee, ____.'
This is the standard, natural response.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIk moet ____.
After a modal verb like 'moeten', the main verb must be in the infinitive form.
A) Ik ga weg. B) Ik moet gaan.
Adding 'moet' (must) provides a reason, making it sound more polite than just stating you are leaving.
Friend: 'Blijf je nog even?' You: 'Nee, ____.'
This is the standard, natural response.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it is the standard polite way to leave.
Yes, it is professional.
Use 'Ik moet helaas vertrekken'.
Expressions liées
Ik ga weg
similarI am leaving
Ik moet er vandoor
similarI have to get going
Ik ben weg
similarI'm off
Tot ziens
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