Significado
The standard polite response to thank you.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people value directness and efficiency. 'Graag gedaan' is short and sweet, reflecting the 'no-nonsense' attitude of the culture. In Flanders, people are often perceived as slightly more formal or 'soft' in their speech. You might hear 'Alstublieft' used as 'you're welcome' more often than in the North. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be even warmer, and 'Graag gedaan' is often followed by a friendly title like 'brada' (brother) or 'tante' (aunt). In Dutch offices, 'Graag gedaan' is the standard way to maintain a flat hierarchy while being polite. It shows you are a 'team player'.
The 'Hoor' Trick
Add 'hoor' at the end to sound 10x more like a native speaker. 'Graag gedaan, hoor!'
Avoid 'Welkom'
Never use 'Welkom' as a response to thanks. It's the most common 'English-ism' and sounds very strange to Dutch ears.
Significado
The standard polite response to thank you.
The 'Hoor' Trick
Add 'hoor' at the end to sound 10x more like a native speaker. 'Graag gedaan, hoor!'
Avoid 'Welkom'
Never use 'Welkom' as a response to thanks. It's the most common 'English-ism' and sounds very strange to Dutch ears.
Eye Contact
When saying 'Graag gedaan', a brief moment of eye contact and a small nod is the standard Dutch way to show sincerity.
Email Usage
In emails, 'Graag gedaan' is perfectly fine as a standalone sentence or followed by 'en nog een fijne dag'.
Teste-se
Someone says: 'Bedankt voor de hulp!' What is the most natural response?
Bedankt voor de hulp!
'Graag gedaan' is the standard response to thanks. 'Je bent welkom' is an incorrect literal translation from English.
Complete the sentence to make it sound more friendly and warm.
Graag gedaan, ______!
Adding 'hoor' makes the phrase sound warmer and more conversational in Dutch.
Match the response to the situation.
You just finished helping a colleague with a difficult task.
This response acknowledges the thanks and offers future help, which is appropriate for a colleague.
Fill in the missing line in this formal dialogue.
Klant: Hartelijk dank voor uw uitstekende service. Medewerker: ____________________.
'Tot uw dienst' adds a professional, formal touch to 'Graag gedaan'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Ways to say You're Welcome
Standard
- • Graag gedaan
- • Graag gedaan, hoor
Modest
- • Geen dank
- • Niets te danken
Formal
- • Tot uw dienst
- • Het was mij een genoegen
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBedankt voor de hulp!
'Graag gedaan' is the standard response to thanks. 'Je bent welkom' is an incorrect literal translation from English.
Graag gedaan, ______!
Adding 'hoor' makes the phrase sound warmer and more conversational in Dutch.
You just finished helping a colleague with a difficult task.
This response acknowledges the thanks and offers future help, which is appropriate for a colleague.
Klant: Hartelijk dank voor uw uitstekende service. Medewerker: ____________________.
'Tot uw dienst' adds a professional, formal touch to 'Graag gedaan'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, 'Graag' alone means 'Please' (when ordering) or 'Gladly'. You need 'gedaan' to mean 'you're welcome'.
'Graag gedaan' means 'I did it with pleasure'. 'Geen dank' means 'No thanks needed'. Both are common.
It's like the 'ch' in 'Bach' or 'Loch Ness'. Practice by clearing your throat gently.
Yes, but be aware that Belgians also use 'Alstublieft' as 'you're welcome'.
Yes! Adding 'echt' (really) makes it sound more sincere.
Because you are referring to an action that you have already 'done'.
Yes, it's a polite formula. You don't actually have to feel 'glad'!
Young people might say 'Geen ding' (No thing/No problem).
No! Use 'Geeft niet' or 'Maakt niet uit' for that.
Yes, in Afrikaans it is 'Groot plesier' or 'Dis 'n plesier', but 'Graag gedaan' is understood.
You say 'Graag gedaan'!
Frases relacionadas
Geen dank
synonymNo thanks (needed)
Niets te danken
similarNothing to thank for
Met alle plezier
specialized formWith all pleasure
Tot je dienst
specialized formAt your service
Alsjeblieft
contrastPlease / Here you go
