A1 Expression Neutral

Zeg het maar.

Tell me.

Meaning

Inviting someone to speak.

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Cultural Background

Directness is valued, but softened by particles. Often uses 'Zeg het eens' more frequently than in the Netherlands.

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Tone matters

Smile when you say it to ensure it sounds friendly.

Meaning

Inviting someone to speak.

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Tone matters

Smile when you say it to ensure it sounds friendly.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to invite someone to speak?

A: Zeg het. B: Zeg het maar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

'Zeg het maar' is softer and more polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to invite someone to speak? Choose A1

A: Zeg het. B: Zeg het maar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

'Zeg het maar' is softer and more polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a casual relationship.

Related Phrases

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Vertel eens

similar

Tell me about it

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Ik luister

similar

I am listening

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