Meaning
Send greetings to a third party.
Cultural Background
It is common to send greetings to someone's partner or children even if you don't know them well. Flemish speakers often use 'groetjes' more frequently in informal settings. In business, 'Doe de groeten' is too informal. Use 'Doe mijn groeten aan...' or 'Ik verzoek u de groeten over te brengen'. Among close friends, you might skip the verb and just say 'Groetjes aan [naam]!'.
Use 'aan'
Always remember to use 'aan' to connect the greeting to the person.
Be careful with 'De groeten!'
Don't use it as a standalone goodbye unless you want to sound rude.
Meaning
Send greetings to a third party.
Use 'aan'
Always remember to use 'aan' to connect the greeting to the person.
Be careful with 'De groeten!'
Don't use it as a standalone goodbye unless you want to sound rude.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition.
Doe de groeten ___ je vader.
The preposition 'aan' is required when sending greetings to someone.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Only 'aan' is grammatically correct for this expression.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesDoe de groeten ___ je vader.
The preposition 'aan' is required when sending greetings to someone.
Choose the best option.
Only 'aan' is grammatically correct for this expression.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt is better to use 'Met vriendelijke groet' as a sign-off. 'Doe de groeten' is too informal.
No, but it's a nice gesture to include it if you know the person well.
Related Phrases
De groeten overbrengen
synonymTo convey greetings
Groetjes
specialized formGreetings (diminutive)
