뜻
Politely asking to pass or interrupt.
문화적 배경
Dutch people value efficiency. 'Mag ik even?' is the perfect balance of politeness and speed. In Flanders, people are generally more formal. You might hear 'Mag ik even passeren?' more often. Expats often find the Dutch directness surprising. 'Mag ik even?' is a great way to start sounding like a local. In a Dutch office, hierarchy is flat. 'Mag ik even?' is used by employees to managers without issue.
The 'Even' Magic
Always add 'even' to your requests. It is the secret to sounding polite in Dutch.
Smile!
A smile makes 'Mag ik even?' much more effective. It shows you are friendly.
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Politely asking to pass or interrupt.
The 'Even' Magic
Always add 'even' to your requests. It is the secret to sounding polite in Dutch.
Smile!
A smile makes 'Mag ik even?' much more effective. It shows you are friendly.
셀프 테스트
Which phrase is best to use when you want to pass someone in a narrow hallway?
What do you say?
'Mag ik even?' is the most versatile and common way to ask for passage.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Mag ik er ______ langs?
'Even' is the particle that makes the request polite and brief.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You need to ask a question to a busy colleague.
'Storen' means to interrupt, which is appropriate for a conversation.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제What do you say?
'Mag ik even?' is the most versatile and common way to ask for passage.
Mag ik er ______ langs?
'Even' is the particle that makes the request polite and brief.
You need to ask a question to a busy colleague.
'Storen' means to interrupt, which is appropriate for a conversation.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문No, it is very polite and common.
Yes, Dutch culture is very egalitarian.
관련 표현
Mag ik er langs?
specialized formMay I pass by?
Mag ik storen?
specialized formMay I interrupt?
Pardon
synonymExcuse me
Sorry
similarSorry
