doei
bye, see ya
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
duˈi
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Cultural Note
'Doei' (or 'doeg' in some dialects) is the casual counterpart of 'tot ziens.' It's very informal and used mainly among friends and family. Repeating it as 'doei doei' makes it even more casual and affectionate. It's the most common casual goodbye in the Netherlands.
📝 Example Sentences
Doei, tot morgen!
Bye, see you tomorrow!
Doei doei!
Bye bye!
Ik ga naar huis. Doei!
I'm going home. Bye!