hoor
(softening particle — reassurance/emphasis)
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
ɦoːr
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Cultural Note
'Hoor' is one of the most characteristic Dutch particles — a small word that adds warmth, reassurance, or emphasis to a sentence. It literally means 'hear' but functions as a softener. Adding 'hoor' makes statements friendlier: 'dank je hoor' is warmer than plain 'dank je.' It's one of the first words that makes you sound truly Dutch.
📝 Example Sentences
Dat geeft niet hoor.
That's okay, don't worry.
Bedankt hoor!
Thanks so much!
Het is niet erg hoor, maak je geen zorgen.
It's not a big deal, don't worry about it.