Significado
Asking for departure time.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch take train times very seriously. If a train is scheduled for 12:01, it will often close its doors at 12:00 and 45 seconds. Always arrive at the platform at least 3 minutes before the 'vertrektijd'. The national railway company is NS. Their yellow and blue trains are iconic. You will see 'Vertrektijden' (departure times) on large blue screens throughout every station. Before asking 'Hoe laat vertrekt de trein?', make sure you have 'ingecheckt' (checked in) with your card or phone. You cannot buy tickets on the train itself. Dutch stations use 'Spoor' for tracks. Sometimes a track is split into 'a' and 'b' (e.g., Spoor 4a). Make sure you ask which part of the track the train departs from.
Use the NS App
Instead of asking, most Dutch people use the NS app. However, asking is a great way to practice your Dutch!
Don't say 'Wat tijd'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Hoe laat'.
Significado
Asking for departure time.
Use the NS App
Instead of asking, most Dutch people use the NS app. However, asking is a great way to practice your Dutch!
Don't say 'Wat tijd'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Hoe laat'.
Add 'Pardon'
Always start with 'Pardon' or 'Meneer/Mevrouw' to be extra polite when asking strangers.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to ask what time the train leaves.
Hoe ____ ________ de trein?
The standard phrase is 'Hoe laat vertrekt...'.
Which of these is the most natural way to ask for the train time in a casual setting?
A) Wat tijd is de trein? B) Hoe laat gaat de trein? C) Wanneer de trein gaat?
'Hoe laat gaat de trein?' is very common and natural in spoken Dutch.
Complete the dialogue.
Reiziger: Pardon, _________ vertrekt de trein naar Parijs? Medewerker: Om negen uur precies.
The answer 'Om negen uur' indicates a time question is needed.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are running to the platform and see a conductor.
You need to know if you still have time to board.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHoe ____ ________ de trein?
The standard phrase is 'Hoe laat vertrekt...'.
A) Wat tijd is de trein? B) Hoe laat gaat de trein? C) Wanneer de trein gaat?
'Hoe laat gaat de trein?' is very common and natural in spoken Dutch.
Reiziger: Pardon, _________ vertrekt de trein naar Parijs? Medewerker: Om negen uur precies.
The answer 'Om negen uur' indicates a time question is needed.
You are running to the platform and see a conductor.
You need to know if you still have time to board.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, but 'Hoe laat' is more common when you want to know the specific clock time.
It is neutral to slightly formal. In very casual speech, people often say 'gaat'.
Say: 'Van welk spoor vertrekt de trein?'
Say: 'Hoe laat vertrekt de *volgende* trein?' (What time does the *next* train leave?)
Frases relacionadas
Hoe laat komt de trein aan?
contrastWhat time does the train arrive?
Op welk spoor vertrekt de trein?
builds onOn which track does the train depart?
Heeft de trein vertraging?
similarIs the train delayed?
De trein is al weg.
specialized formThe train is already gone.
