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Succes ermee.

Good luck with that.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A versatile Dutch phrase used to wish someone success while they are working on a specific task.

  • Means: Good luck with that (task/project).
  • Used in: Finishing a project, starting a chore, or helping a friend.
  • Don't confuse: It is not usually sarcastic unless the tone is very flat.
Task + Friendly encouragement = Succes ermee

Explanation at your level:

This is a simple way to say 'good luck' when someone is doing a task. Use it when a friend starts work or a chore.
This phrase is a standard Dutch expression for encouraging someone. It combines 'succes' (success) and 'ermee' (with it). It is very common in daily conversations at work or home.
Used to acknowledge someone's upcoming effort, 'Succes ermee' is a versatile tool for social interaction. It functions as a polite closing to a topic where the other person has expressed they have a task to complete.
The phrase functions as a pragmatic marker of support. By using 'ermee', the speaker creates a cohesive link to the previous statement, demonstrating active listening while offering a socially expected well-wish.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, this phrase exemplifies the Dutch preference for low-context, efficient communication. It serves as a phatic expression that maintains social harmony without the need for elaborate social ritual, fitting the cultural ethos of 'doe maar gewoon'.
The phrase is a pronominal adverbial construction that encapsulates the speaker's supportive stance toward the interlocutor's agency. It is a quintessential example of how Dutch utilizes compact, functional syntax to navigate social expectations, balancing the need for politeness with a cultural aversion to verbosity.

معنی

Encouraging someone with their task.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Dutch people are very direct. 'Succes ermee' is a way to be polite without being overly emotional. In Flanders, people might use 'Veel succes' more often than the shortened 'Succes ermee'. In international Dutch offices, this phrase is often used to end a meeting where someone has an action item.

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Tone matters

Keep your tone light and friendly to avoid sounding sarcastic.

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The 'er' rule

Whenever you want to say 'with it' in Dutch, use 'ermee' instead of 'met het'.

معنی

Encouraging someone with their task.

💡

Tone matters

Keep your tone light and friendly to avoid sounding sarcastic.

🎯

The 'er' rule

Whenever you want to say 'with it' in Dutch, use 'ermee' instead of 'met het'.

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Dutch directness

Don't worry about being too short; Dutch speakers appreciate the brevity.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the phrase.

Ik ga de auto wassen. - Succes ___!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ermee

'Ermee' is the correct pronominal adverb for 'with it'.

Which is the most natural?

What do you say when someone starts a project?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee.

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

Match the situation to the response.

Situation: Cleaning the house. Response: ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee.

It is the appropriate response to a task.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ik ga mijn examen maken. B: ___

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Succes ermee!

It is the best way to wish luck for an exam.

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سوالات متداول

8 سوال

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional setting.

No, unless you say it with a flat, sarcastic tone.

It is a pronominal adverb placeholder.

No, that is grammatically incorrect.

No, it works for any task, including chores or hobbies.

Simply say 'Dank je!' (Thank you).

No, it is fixed.

Yes, it is very common for students.

عبارات مرتبط

🔄

Veel succes

synonym

Much success

🔗

Sterkte

contrast

Strength

🔗

Succes ermee nog

builds on

Good luck with it still

کجا استفاده کنیم

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Office

Colleague: Ik ga aan het jaarverslag beginnen.

You: Succes ermee!

neutral
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Home

Partner: Ik ga de garage opruimen.

You: Succes ermee, schat!

informal
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Study

Student: Ik moet dit hele boek lezen voor morgen.

You: Succes ermee!

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Success' + 'Air-me' (sounds like ermee). You are sending success into the air for them.

Visual Association

Imagine a friend carrying a heavy box. You pat them on the back and say 'Succes ermee' as they walk away.

Rhyme

Succes ermee, doe het met plezier, dan ben je zo weer hier.

Story

Jan says he will paint the house. I say 'Succes ermee'. He smiles and starts. It is simple and kind.

Word Web

SuccesGelukWerkTaakVeelMoeite

چالش

Use this phrase 3 times today when someone mentions a task.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¡Buena suerte con eso!

Spanish often uses 'con eso' while Dutch uses the combined 'ermee'.

French moderate

Bon courage !

French focuses on the 'courage' needed, Dutch focuses on the 'success'.

German high

Viel Erfolg damit!

German is slightly more formal than the Dutch 'Succes ermee'.

Japanese low

頑張ってください (Ganbatte kudasai)

Japanese is process-oriented; Dutch is outcome-oriented.

Arabic moderate

بالتوفيق (Bil-tawfiq)

Arabic is often used as a standalone blessing, while Dutch 'ermee' requires a task context.

Easily Confused

Succes ermee. در مقابل Sterkte

Learners use it for tasks.

Use 'Succes' for tasks, 'Sterkte' for sadness.

Succes ermee. در مقابل Veel succes

Learners think they are different.

They are the same, but 'ermee' adds context.

Succes ermee. در مقابل Succes ermee nog

Learners don't know when to add 'nog'.

Add 'nog' if the task takes a long time.

سوالات متداول (8)

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional setting.

No, unless you say it with a flat, sarcastic tone.

It is a pronominal adverb placeholder.

No, that is grammatically incorrect.

No, it works for any task, including chores or hobbies.

Simply say 'Dank je!' (Thank you).

No, it is fixed.

Yes, it is very common for students.

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