Signification
Wishing someone well with a task.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value directness and efficiency. This phrase is a perfect example of that. In Flanders, this phrase is also used, but sometimes people might use 'Veel succes ermee, hè!' to add a softer tone. In international business contexts, Dutch speakers often use this phrase to maintain a friendly but professional tone. In universities, students and professors use this to encourage each other before exams or presentations.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to be supportive. A flat tone can sound sarcastic.
Don't use for sadness
Never use this for someone who is grieving or in pain.
Signification
Wishing someone well with a task.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to be supportive. A flat tone can sound sarcastic.
Don't use for sadness
Never use this for someone who is grieving or in pain.
Use it for any task
It works for everything from cleaning to complex work projects.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Ik ga mijn examen doen. Veel succes ______!
The pronominal adverb 'ermee' is required.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural response.
Only 'ermee' is grammatically correct.
Match the situation to the response.
Someone says: 'Ik ga mijn huis schilderen.'
This is a task, so wishing success is appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik ga eindelijk mijn rijbewijs halen. B: ________!
This is a supportive response to a goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ga mijn examen doen. Veel succes ______!
The pronominal adverb 'ermee' is required.
Choose the most natural response.
Only 'ermee' is grammatically correct.
Someone says: 'Ik ga mijn huis schilderen.'
This is a task, so wishing success is appropriate.
A: Ik ga eindelijk mijn rijbewijs halen. B: ________!
This is a supportive response to a goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is neutral and professional.
It can be, but only if you use a specific tone.
It means 'with it'.
Only if you add a noun after it, like 'Veel succes met je examen'.
Yes, it is common in all Dutch-speaking regions.
'Succes' is for tasks, 'geluk' is for luck/fortune.
No, it is for future or ongoing tasks.
It is neutral, so it fits most situations.
Air-MAY.
Yes, it is very common in texts.
You can say 'Ik wens u veel succes met deze taak.'
Yes, it is one of the most common phrases in Dutch.
Expressions liées
Succes!
similarGood luck!
Heel veel succes!
builds onLots of success!
Succes gewenst.
similarSuccess wished.
Veel sterkte.
contrastMuch strength.
