뜻
A friendly way to ask about someone's status.
문화적 배경
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (sobriety/directness). A common response is 'Z'n gangetje', meaning 'it's going its own little way', implying things are normal and steady. In Flanders, people might use 'Hoe is 't?' more frequently, but 'Hoe gaat het ermee?' is perfectly understood and used in slightly more formal or 'Northern' contexts. In the Surinamese-Dutch community, greetings are often more vibrant. You might hear 'Fawaka' (Sranan Tongo), but 'Hoe gaat het ermee?' is the standard in formal or mixed settings. The Dutch workplace is egalitarian. You can often use 'Hoe gaat het ermee?' with your boss, provided you have a good working relationship.
The 'G' Sound
Don't be afraid of the Dutch 'G'. It's softer than you think, but definitely not a 'K' or a 'J'.
Don't over-translate
Avoid saying 'How goes it with me?'. It sounds very strange in English, but 'Hoe gaat het ermee?' is perfect in Dutch.
뜻
A friendly way to ask about someone's status.
The 'G' Sound
Don't be afraid of the Dutch 'G'. It's softer than you think, but definitely not a 'K' or a 'J'.
Don't over-translate
Avoid saying 'How goes it with me?'. It sounds very strange in English, but 'Hoe gaat het ermee?' is perfect in Dutch.
The 'Hoor' addition
When answering, add 'hoor' (e.g., 'Goed, hoor!') to sound more like a native. It adds a friendly, reassuring tone.
Be ready for an answer
Unlike in English, if you ask this, be prepared to listen for a minute. It's not just a 'hello'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to complete the friendly greeting.
Hoi Peter, hoe gaat het ____?
The full idiomatic expression is 'Hoe gaat het ermee?'.
Which response is the most natural for 'Hoe gaat het ermee?'
Hoe gaat het ermee?
This is the standard polite and friendly response.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You see your neighbor in the garden.
'Hoe gaat het ermee?' is perfect for a friendly neighborly check-in.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik heb een nieuwe hond! B: Wat leuk! ________?
'Ermee' refers to the new situation of having a dog.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Hoi Peter, hoe gaat het ____?
The full idiomatic expression is 'Hoe gaat het ermee?'.
Hoe gaat het ermee?
This is the standard polite and friendly response.
You see your neighbor in the garden.
'Hoe gaat het ermee?' is perfect for a friendly neighborly check-in.
A: Ik heb een nieuwe hond! B: Wat leuk! ________?
'Ermee' refers to the new situation of having a dog.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, in this context, 'ermee' is written as one word. It is a pronominal adverb.
Yes, it is neutral enough for a teacher, though 'Hoe gaat het met u?' is safer if the teacher is very formal.
The most common answer is 'Goed, hoor! En met jou?'
It can refer to a specific situation mentioned before, or just 'life in general'.
Yes, but Flemish people might use 'Hoe is 't?' more often in casual settings.
Yes, in an informal or semi-formal email to someone you know.
It can be a rolling 'r' or a more throaty 'r' depending on the region, but keep it light.
Neither is 'better', but 'ermee' sounds slightly more natural and 'Dutch' in casual conversation.
No, that would mean 'How is it going with me?'. You ask others how they are.
You can say 'Mwah, gaat wel' (So-so) or 'Niet zo goed' (Not so well).
관련 표현
Hoe gaat het?
similarHow are you?
Hoe gaat 'ie?
informalHow's it going?
Hoe is het?
similarHow is it?
Alles goed?
similarEverything good?
Hoe staat het ermee?
specialized formWhat is the status?
