Hoi
Hi“hoy”
A simple and friendly hello.
Start with these
The everyday basics
Hallo
Hello“HAH-loh”
A safe classic.
Hoe gaat het?
How are you? / How's it going?“hoo khaht ut”
A friendly follow-up right after “hoi”.
Doei
Bye“DOO-ee”
Casual and very common.
Dankjewel
Thank you“DANK-yuh-vel”
Always useful. Always appreciated.
Alsjeblieft
Please / here you go“ALS-yuh-bleeft”
One of those magical Dutch words that does two jobs.
Ja / Nee
Yes / No“yah / nay”
Small words, big power.
Gezellie says: Try "Hoi" first — easy win.