hoe gaat het?
how are you?, how's it going?
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
ˈɦu ˌɣaːt ət
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Cultural Note
Unlike in American English where 'how are you' is often a formality expecting 'fine,' the Dutch may actually tell you how they're doing. Common responses include 'goed' (good), 'prima' (great), 'het gaat' (it's going/so-so), or 'niet zo goed' (not so good). Dutch directness means you might get an honest answer.
📝 Example Sentences
Hoi! Hoe gaat het met je?
Hi! How are you?
Hoe gaat het? — Goed, en met jou?
How's it going? — Good, and you?
Hoe gaat het op je werk?
How are things going at work?