In Flanders, it is
“Goeiemorgen”
, which is a Flemish-dialect version of the Dutch “Goede Morgen”. In French, it us not common to say good morning, so in Wallonia you would just go with “Bonjour” which means good day. Good morning would be “Bon Matin”, but you won’t hear that said.
How do you say good morning in Belgium?
| Hello: Salut Pronounced: Sal oo | Good Evening: Bonsoir Pronounced: Bon swar | Good Morning/Afternoon: Bonjor Pronounced: Bon jor | Thank You: Merci Pronounced: Mer see |
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How do you say hello in Flemish?
| English Flemish Dutch Pronunciation | Greetings | Hello Hallo hah -low | Good morning Goedemorgen hoo-der-mor-hern | Good afternoon Goedenmiddag hoo-der-mi-daahg |
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How do you greet someone in Belgium?
- Greetings entail a degree of formality. A brief handshake is the common greeting among people who do not know each other.
- Once a relationship is developed, three kisses on the cheek may replace the handshake. …
- Men never kiss other men; they always shake hands.
How do you say have a good day in Flemish?
| Phrase West-Vlams / West-Vloams (West Flemish) | Cheers! Good Health! (Toasts used when drinking) Santé | Have a nice day Nog ne ghoeien dagh | Bon appetit / Have a nice meal Smakelijk | Bon voyage / Have a good journey Goeije reise |
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How do you say beautiful in Flemish?
beautiful →
mooi, schoon
, prachtig. beautiful → mooi, worden, schoon, fraai, knap, net.
What should you not wear in Belgium?
Like most of Western Europe there
is no dress code as such
and really anything is acceptable. Black is always a popular color, and smart casual clothes will help you fit right in. Jeans are always popular and will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe.
How do you say thank you in Flemish?
Saying Thank You in Dutch
An all-purpose expression of thanks is
dank je
, which translated directly as “thank you,” at a neutral level of politeness. It’s not impolite, but not formal either, and is the most widely used Dutch phrase by far. Dank is pronounced as written, but je sounds like “ya.”
Is Flemish and Dutch the same?
What is the Dutch language? The Dutch language is a West Germanic language that is the national language of the Netherlands and, with French and German, one of the three official languages of Belgium. Dutch is also called Netherlandic or Dutch Nederlands; in Belgium it is called
Flemish
or Flemish Vlaams.
How do you say good night in Flemish?
- Goedenacht. Droom maar lekker. Good night. Sweet dreams.
- Slaap wel. Good night., Sleep well!
- Welterusten, mama. Good night, Mom.
- Ik zei hem goedenacht. I wished him a good night.
- Goedenacht. Good night!, Goodnight!
What is the Belgium word for love?
Lief
means sweet in Dutch, but in Flemish, is it also used as ‘loved one’, to refer to a romantic partner. It is a derivative of the Dutch word for love, liefde.
Is Flemish Germanic?
BBC – Languages. Flemish is
a West Germanic language most closely related to Dutch
and generally regarded as the Belgian variant of Dutch. Flemish is spoken by approximately 5.5 million people in Belgium and by a few thousand people in France.
What is Happy Birthday in Flemish?
| English term or phrase: happy birthday | Flemish translation: Gelukkige verjaardag! |
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How do you say all the best in Flemish?
Flemish translation:
het allerbeste!
English term or phrase: All the best! Best wishes!
How do you say friend in Flemish?
‘Maat’
is an informal translation of friend, ‘vriend’ is more formal.
