goedenavond
good evening
Pronunciation
ˌɣudənˈaːvɔnt
Cultural Note
'Goedenavond' is used from around 6 PM onwards. It's the standard formal evening greeting. Dutch news programs traditionally open with 'Goedenavond' from the news anchor. In restaurants and theaters, it's the expected greeting.
📝 Example Sentences
Goedenavond, welkom in ons restaurant.
Good evening, welcome to our restaurant.
Goedenavond dames en heren.
Good evening ladies and gentlemen.
Goedenavond, een tafeltje voor twee alstublieft.
Good evening, a table for two please.
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