Are you looking to learn some Dutch for a birthday celebration? Well, look no further! We have put together a sample dialog that includes common phrases and vocabulary you can use during a birthday party in the Netherlands.
Meeting and Greeting
Host: Hallo! Welkom bij mijn feestje. (Hello! Welcome to my party.)
Guest: Dank je wel. Het is leuk om hier te zijn. (Thank you. It’s nice to be here.)
Presenting Gifts
Host: Hier is je cadeau. (Here is your gift.)
Guest: Wat een leuke verrassing! Dank je wel! (What a nice surprise! Thank you!)
Singing Happy Birthday
Host: Laten we nu ‘Lang zal ze leven’ zingen voor de jarige! (Let’s now sing ‘Happy Birthday’ for the birthday person!)
All guests: Lang zal ze leven, lang zal ze leven, lang zal ze leven in de gloria, in de gloria, in de gloria. Hieperdepiep hoera! Hieperdepiep hoera! Hieperdepiep hoera! (May she live long, may she live long, may she live long in glory, in glory, in glory. Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!)
Eating and Drinking
Host: Wil je iets te drinken? We hebben frisdrank, bier, wijn en sap. (Would you like something to drink? We have soft drinks, beer, wine, and juice.)
Guest: Mag ik een glas wijn alstublieft? (May I have a glass of wine please?)
Host: Natuurlijk! En wil je wat taart? We hebben aardbeientaart en chocoladetaart. (Of course! And would you like some cake? We have strawberry cake and chocolate cake.)
Guest: Hmm, dat klinkt allebei lekker. Ik neem een stukje aardbeientaart. (Hmm, both sound delicious. I’ll have a slice of strawberry cake.)
Saying Goodbye
Host: Bedankt dat je er was. Ik hoop dat je een leuke tijd had. (Thank you for coming. I hope you had a good time.)
Guest: Ja, ik heb het erg naar mijn zin gehad. Dank je wel voor de uitnodiging. (Yes, I had a great time. Thank you for the invitation.)
Host: Graag gedaan. Tot de volgende keer! (You’re welcome. See you next time!)
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