المعنى
Expressing gratitude for future help.
خلفية ثقافية
The Dutch use 'Alvast bedankt' to avoid 'unnecessary' communication. By thanking in advance, they often feel they don't need to send a separate 'thank you' email later, keeping their inboxes clean. Flemish speakers might find 'Alvast bedankt' a bit too direct or 'Hollands.' They often prefer 'Dank bij voorbaat' or 'Ik dank u bij voorbaat,' which sounds slightly softer and more traditional. In a job interview follow-up, using 'Alvast bedankt voor uw tijd' (Thanks in advance for your time) is seen as professional and showing good initiative. On Dutch Twitter or LinkedIn, 'Alvast bedankt' is often abbreviated to 'thx alvast' or even just 'alvast bedankt' followed by a prayer emoji 🙏.
Email Closer
If you're unsure how to end a Dutch email where you asked for something, 'Alvast bedankt' is almost always the right choice.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for very small things (like passing the salt), it can sound a bit sarcastic. Use 'alsjeblieft' instead.
المعنى
Expressing gratitude for future help.
Email Closer
If you're unsure how to end a Dutch email where you asked for something, 'Alvast bedankt' is almost always the right choice.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for very small things (like passing the salt), it can sound a bit sarcastic. Use 'alsjeblieft' instead.
The 'Moeite' Combo
Combine it with 'moeite' (effort) for extra politeness: 'Alvast bedankt voor de moeite!'
Tikkie Etiquette
When sending a Tikkie (payment request), always add 'Alvast bedankt!' to make it feel less like a demand for money.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the common Dutch phrase.
Kun je me morgen helpen? ______ bedankt!
'Alvast bedankt' is the standard phrase for 'thanks in advance.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to end a professional email asking for information?
Choose the best closing:
This is the most polite and standard way to thank someone for information they haven't sent yet.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are texting a friend to ask if they can bring beer to the party tonight.
Since they haven't brought the beer yet, you use 'alvast.'
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Sanne: 'Hoi Tom, kun jij even naar dit rapport kijken?' Tom: 'Ja, doe ik straks.' Sanne: '________!'
Sanne is thanking Tom for the task he will do later.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Bedankt vs. Alvast Bedankt
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينKun je me morgen helpen? ______ bedankt!
'Alvast bedankt' is the standard phrase for 'thanks in advance.'
Choose the best closing:
This is the most polite and standard way to thank someone for information they haven't sent yet.
Situation: You are texting a friend to ask if they can bring beer to the party tonight.
Since they haven't brought the beer yet, you use 'alvast.'
Sanne: 'Hoi Tom, kun jij even naar dit rapport kijken?' Tom: 'Ja, doe ik straks.' Sanne: '________!'
Sanne is thanking Tom for the task he will do later.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةNo, it's very polite! It shows you appreciate the person's time and effort before they even start.
Yes, it's a very common variation, especially in spoken Dutch. It's slightly more informal.
The formal version is 'Bij voorbaat dank.' Use this in official letters or very formal emails.
Absolutely, it's one of the most common phrases in Dutch WhatsApp culture.
No, use 'Dank je wel' or 'Bedankt' then. 'Alvast' is only for the future.
Yes, but 'Dank bij voorbaat' is slightly more common in Flanders.
It's al-VAST, with the stress on the second part.
Yes: 'Alvast bedankt, u bent erg vriendelijk.'
It means 'already' or 'for now.' For example: 'Ik ga alvast' (I'm going on ahead).
Yes, ending a follow-up email with 'Alvast bedankt voor uw tijd' is very professional.
It's better to be specific. 'Alvast bedankt voor de hulp' is more natural.
Usually 'Graag gedaan' (You're welcome) or 'Geen probleem' (No problem).
It is always 'bedankt' with a 't' at the end.
Yes! 'Een koffie, alvast bedankt' is a very common way to order.
عبارات ذات صلة
Bij voorbaat dank
synonymThanks in advance (formal)
Bedankt voor de moeite
similarThanks for the effort
Dank je wel
builds onThank you very much
Alvast gefeliciteerd
similarCongratulations in advance
Graag gedaan
contrastYou're welcome
Ik hoor graag van u
similarI look forward to hearing from you
