Sep 26, 2026 · 6 min · 5 segments
Learn the everyday Dutch phrases that help you start conversations with anyone—from greetings and how‑are‑you to talking about hobbies, food, travel plans, and weekend activities. Learn more about…
Hello.
Hallo.
This is a friendly, informal hello that works in casual settings, like among friends or classmates.
Hi.
Hoi.
Use this when you see someone before noon.
Good morning.
Go to Morgan.
This phrase is appropriate between midday and late afternoon, similar to saying good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
Goed middag.
Say this after sunset or when you first meet someone in the evening.
Good evening.
A polite way to ask how someone is doing, which opens a conversation about their well-being.
How are you? This question helps you learn someone's name in a friendly and natural manner.
What's your name? A courteous phrase to express pleasure at meeting someone new, often used after introductions.
Nice to meet you.
Use this when you want to find out where someone is from, a common conversation starter about background.
Where are you from? Ask this if you're curious whether the person lives in your neighborhood or nearby area.
Do you live around here? A light comment on weather that can help break the ice and lead to a longer chat about local conditions.
It's nice weather today, isn't it? This question invites someone to share their hobbies, showing interest in their personal interests.
What do you like to do in your free time? What do you in your variety? A more focused version of the previous query that asks specifically for a favorite pastime.
What's your favorite hobby? What is je favorite hobby? Use this when you want to know if someone has tasted a particular dish, often in a restaurant or café setting.
Hello.
Hallo.
This is a friendly, informal hello that works in casual settings, like among friends or classmates.
Hi.
Hoi.
Use this when you see someone before noon.
Good morning.
Go to Morgan.
This phrase is appropriate between midday and late afternoon, similar to saying good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
Goed middag.
Say this after sunset or when you first meet someone in the evening.
Good evening.
A polite way to ask how someone is doing, which opens a conversation about their well-being.
How are you? This question helps you learn someone's name in a friendly and natural manner.
What's your name? A courteous phrase to express pleasure at meeting someone new, often used after introductions.
Nice to meet you.
Use this when you want to find out where someone is from, a common conversation starter about background.
Where are you from? Ask this if you're curious whether the person lives in your neighborhood or nearby area.
Do you live around here? A light comment on weather that can help break the ice and lead to a longer chat about local conditions.
It's nice weather today, isn't it? This question invites someone to share their hobbies, showing interest in their personal interests.
What do you like to do in your free time? What do you in your variety? A more focused version of the previous query that asks specifically for a favorite pastime.
What's your favorite hobby? What is je favorite hobby? Use this when you want to know if someone has tasted a particular dish, often in a restaurant or café setting.
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