How do I translate the word “Hi” from English into Dutch? Answer? One word! Hoi! Translation? Hi! Pronunciation? Audio and video are coming here soon. Can you give me a practical example of saying Hi (Hoi) to people in Dutch?
Absolutely! Yesterday, I had the opportunity of saying, “Hi” to so many people in Dutch. Translation? Hoi! Multiple times. And, of course, I said and shared it with a gracious smile on my face. And also, with a fun and happy tonality.
The way the Dutch people always and normally say it (HoiI) with enthusiasm. PLUS! Of course, it was with passion and happiness in my voice. I was walking in the streets of South Holland. It was around my neighborhood.
Not far away from where I live. I came across this woman. She is a mother. She was walking and playing with her kids. They were two beautiful, energetic and happy children. One of the kids was maybe 2 or 3 years old
And the other one was maybe around 5 or 6 years old. They were just playing with each other. They were being kids and happy. I looked at the kids, made eye contact with them and smiled. They both smiled back at me.
Guess what they said to me? Hoi! Translation? Hi! I then looked at their mother. She was smiling. Made eye contact Guess what I said to her? Hoi! Translation? Hi! They were the first people I said, hi (hoi) to yesterday in the middle of the street.
I walked past them. Leaving them behind me. Were they more people who said “hi” (hoi) to me? Oh, yes. Next time. Maybe I will give another example. So, what is the most important Dutch word lesson you can learn and practice daily with people here in the Netherlands?
That is a very good question. Answer? It is pretty simple. It is really fun when you greet people in Dutch. It is very easy saying Hi to people in Dutch. Hoi! The simple experience of greeting people is emotionally rewarding.
It can give you a wonderful feeling of connection with the culture. And, you can also feel connected to the people. The country. The Netherlands. Before you leave, I have a quick question for you. Enjoyed the Dutch word lesson?