hoe
how
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ɦu/
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Cultural Note
'Hoe gaat het?' is the standard Dutch greeting meaning 'how are you?' The expected answer is honest — Dutch people may actually tell you if things aren't going well, unlike cultures where 'fine' is automatic. 'Hoe dan?' (how then?) is a popular skeptical response.
📝 Example Sentences
Hoe gaat het met je?
How are you?
Hoe heet je?
What's your name?
Hoe laat is het?
What time is it?