hoi

Beginner Phrase

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Pronunciation

ɦɔɪ̯

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Cultural Note

'Hoi' is the most casual Dutch greeting, used among friends, family, and young people. It's similar to 'hey' in English. Avoid using it in formal business settings where 'goedendag' or 'hallo' would be more appropriate.

📝 Example Sentences

Hoi, leuk je te ontmoeten!

Hi, nice to meet you!

Hoi schat, ben je thuis?

Hi sweetheart, are you home?

Hoi! Wat doe jij hier?

Hi! What are you doing here?

#greetings #informal

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bye, see ya

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hallo

hello

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