Signification
Requesting a future update.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch 'Agenda' culture means that 'Laat het me weten' is often followed by a specific deadline. It's not rude to ask for an answer by a certain time. In Flanders, the phrase is also common, but you might hear 'Laat maar iets weten', adding 'iets' (something) to make it sound even softer and less demanding. Directness is valued. If you say 'Laat het me weten', a Dutch person will actually let you know. They don't see it as a polite empty gesture. In texting, this is often abbreviated or used with emojis. It's the standard way to end a group chat planning session.
The 'Het' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember to include 'het'. It's the hallmark of a good Dutch learner.
Don't over-emphasize 'mij'
Using 'mij' instead of 'me' makes you sound like you're in a drama movie unless there's a specific reason to stress it.
Signification
Requesting a future update.
The 'Het' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember to include 'het'. It's the hallmark of a good Dutch learner.
Don't over-emphasize 'mij'
Using 'mij' instead of 'me' makes you sound like you're in a drama movie unless there's a specific reason to stress it.
The Agenda is King
When you say 'Laat het me weten', expect the other person to check their digital calendar immediately.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Laat ___ me weten.
Dutch requires the dummy object 'het' in this phrase.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend to update you?
You want to know if your friend is coming to dinner.
'Laat het me weten' is the standard, grammatically correct form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ik ga morgen naar de kapper.' B: 'Leuk! ___'
All options are natural continuations depending on the context.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
1. Laat u het me weten. 2. Laat het me weten. 3. Geef een seintje.
'U' is formal, the standard phrase is neutral, and 'seintje' is informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say 'Let me know'
Neutral
- • Laat het me weten
Informal
- • Laat maar horen
- • Geef een seintje
Formal
- • Laat u het me weten
- • Ik verneem graag van u
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLaat ___ me weten.
Dutch requires the dummy object 'het' in this phrase.
You want to know if your friend is coming to dinner.
'Laat het me weten' is the standard, grammatically correct form.
A: 'Ik ga morgen naar de kapper.' B: 'Leuk! ___'
All options are natural continuations depending on the context.
1. Laat u het me weten. 2. Laat het me weten. 3. Geef een seintje.
'U' is formal, the standard phrase is neutral, and 'seintje' is informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that sounds very broken. You must include 'het' and the person you are letting know (me/ons/u).
Yes, it's very common in Dutch offices. If your boss is very traditional, use 'u'.
'Als' is 'if' or 'when', 'wanneer' is strictly 'when'. Both are used frequently.
Not at all! It's actually a polite way to give someone space to decide.
Simply change 'me' to 'ons': 'Laat het ons weten.'
Yes, but 'Ik verneem graag van u' is more formal and traditional.
Mostly, but 'Houd me op de hoogte' is a closer match for 'Keep me posted'.
It's just a more casual, auditory-focused variation. It's very popular in spoken language.
No, it's always for future information. For the past, you'd say 'Bedankt dat je het me hebt laten weten'.
People often just write 'Laat maar weten' or 'Laat weten' (though 'Laat weten' is technically incorrect, it's used in fast typing).
Expressions liées
Houd me op de hoogte
similarKeep me posted
Geef een seintje
informalGive me a shout
Laat maar horen
synonymLet me hear from you
Ik hoor het wel
similarI'll hear from you
Informeer mij
formalInform me
