dag
hello, goodbye (casual greeting)
Pronunciation
dɑx
Cultural Note
'Dag' is uniquely versatile — it works as both a greeting and a farewell, similar to 'aloha' or 'ciao.' Its tone and context determine the meaning. It's slightly more polite than 'hoi' but less formal than 'goedendag.' When leaving a shop, saying 'dag!' is standard practice.
📝 Example Sentences
Dag mevrouw, kan ik u helpen?
Hello ma'am, can I help you?
Dag! Tot de volgende keer!
Bye! Until next time!
Dag Jan, hoe is het?
Hello Jan, how are things?
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