Signification
Inviting someone to enter a room
Contexte culturel
Dutch people value directness. 'Kom binnen' is the perfect example of this. Flemish speakers also use 'Kom binnen', but often with a slightly softer tone. In Surinamese Dutch, hospitality is very warm; 'Kom binnen' is often accompanied by an offer of food. The phrase is used similarly, but often in a more relaxed, tropical context.
Add 'maar'
Adding 'maar' makes the invitation sound much more relaxed and friendly.
Directness
Don't worry about being too direct; in the Netherlands, it's considered polite.
Signification
Inviting someone to enter a room
Add 'maar'
Adding 'maar' makes the invitation sound much more relaxed and friendly.
Directness
Don't worry about being too direct; in the Netherlands, it's considered polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
De deur staat open, _____ _____!
The context is an open door, so an invitation to enter is appropriate.
Which phrase is the most natural way to invite a friend inside?
Choose the best option.
'Kom binnen' is the standard invitation to enter.
Complete the dialogue.
A: *Knock knock* B: _____ _____!
When someone knocks, you invite them in.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesDe deur staat open, _____ _____!
The context is an open door, so an invitation to enter is appropriate.
Choose the best option.
'Kom binnen' is the standard invitation to enter.
A: *Knock knock* B: _____ _____!
When someone knocks, you invite them in.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is the standard, polite way to invite someone in.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional setting.
Expressions liées
Kom erin
synonymCome in
Kom verder
similarCome further
Welkom
builds onWelcome
Ga zitten
builds onSit down
