Signification
A standard farewell phrase used before the weekend.
Contexte culturel
The 'Vrijmibo' (Friday afternoon drinks) is a sacred tradition. Saying 'Prettig weekend' is often the signal that the first beer can be opened. In Dutch-speaking Belgium, 'Prettig weekend' is also used, but you might hear 'Fijn weekend' even more frequently. The tone is often slightly softer. Dutch people value their 'vrije tijd' (free time) immensely. Wishing a pleasant weekend is a sign of respect for a person's life outside of work. In Dutch shops, the transition from 'Fijne dag' to 'Prettig weekend' happens almost exactly at noon on Friday.
The 'Hetzelfde' Hack
If you are nervous about your pronunciation, just wait for the other person to say it first and reply with 'Hetzelfde!' (Het-ZELF-duh).
Don't add the 'e'
Remember: it is 'Prettig weekend', not 'Prettige weekend'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Signification
A standard farewell phrase used before the weekend.
The 'Hetzelfde' Hack
If you are nervous about your pronunciation, just wait for the other person to say it first and reply with 'Hetzelfde!' (Het-ZELF-duh).
Don't add the 'e'
Remember: it is 'Prettig weekend', not 'Prettige weekend'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Use 'Alvast'
Using 'Alvast een prettig weekend' on a Friday morning makes you sound like a pro who understands Dutch timing.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to wish someone a nice weekend.
________ weekend!
The standard adjective is 'Prettig'. 'Prettige' is incorrect because 'weekend' is a neuter noun.
What is the most natural response when someone says 'Prettig weekend!' to you?
Persoon A: 'Prettig weekend!' Persoon B: '________'
'Hetzelfde' means 'the same to you', which is the standard polite response.
Match the phrase to the correct time.
When should you say 'Alvast een prettig weekend'?
'Alvast' means 'in advance', so you use it when the weekend hasn't quite started yet, typically Thursday or Friday morning.
Complete the office dialogue.
Collega: 'Ik ga nu naar huis. Tot maandag!' Jij: 'Prima, ________ ________!'
Since the colleague is leaving on a Friday ('Tot maandag'), 'Prettig weekend' is the correct farewell.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say it
Friday
- • Morning (with alvast)
- • Afternoon (peak)
- • Evening
Saturday
- • Morning
- • Afternoon
Banque d exercices
4 exercices________ weekend!
The standard adjective is 'Prettig'. 'Prettige' is incorrect because 'weekend' is a neuter noun.
Persoon A: 'Prettig weekend!' Persoon B: '________'
'Hetzelfde' means 'the same to you', which is the standard polite response.
When should you say 'Alvast een prettig weekend'?
'Alvast' means 'in advance', so you use it when the weekend hasn't quite started yet, typically Thursday or Friday morning.
Collega: 'Ik ga nu naar huis. Tot maandag!' Jij: 'Prima, ________ ________!'
Since the colleague is leaving on a Friday ('Tot maandag'), 'Prettig weekend' is the correct farewell.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, absolutely. It is perfectly polite and neutral for all levels of hierarchy.
Neither is 'better', but 'Fijn weekend' is slightly more common in casual conversation, while 'Prettig' is slightly more formal/standard.
If someone says it to you, you can say: 'Dank je, maar ik moet werken!' (Thanks, but I have to work!).
It is 'het weekend'. This is why we say 'prettig' and not 'prettige'.
No, on Sunday it's too late. Use 'Fijne avond' (Have a nice evening) or 'Tot morgen' (See you tomorrow) instead.
Yes, but 'Fijn weekend' or 'Zalig weekend' (very informal/regional) are also popular.
P-R-E-T-T-I-G W-E-E-K-E-N-D. Note the double 'e' in weekend.
No, you only wish for one weekend at a time!
Yes, it is the most common way to end a Friday email. 'Met vriendelijke groet, [Naam]. Prettig weekend!'
It means 'the same'. It's the universal response to any 'Have a nice X' greeting.
Expressions liées
Fijn weekend
synonymHave a nice weekend
Werk ze
contrastEnjoy your work / Good luck with work
Geniet ervan
builds onEnjoy it
Tot maandag
similarSee you Monday
