How do you pronounce Dank je wel?
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How do you pronounce Dank je wel?
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌdɑŋk.jəˈʋɛl/
- Audio. 0:02. (file)
Do Dutch people pronounce J?
Sometimes the g is pronounced like zh in words borrowed from French. One last vowel sound is found in various Dutch spellings….Dutch Pronunciation.
| Dutch letters | English sound |
|---|---|
| w | like v before r, otherwise like w but with bottom lip against top teeth |
| v | like v, but sometimes closer to f |
| r | either rolled or guttural |
| j | y as in yes |
How do you pronounce Alstublieft?
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌɑlstyˈblift/
- audio. 0:02. (file)
- audio. 0:02. (file)
- Hyphenation: als‧tu‧blieft.
- Rhymes: -ift.
How is Y pronounced in Dutch?
When the Dutch read the alphabet out loud, they say ‘ij’ even if they actually write ‘y’. They normally pronounce ‘y’ as ‘ie’ (see also vowel combinations) but when ‘y’ is mentioned in the alphabet, it is always pronounced as ‘ij’ vowel combinations again).
How do you respond to Dank je wel?
When they finally give you your receipt, or any change, you then say “dank u wel” to which they respond “alstublieft”!
Is Danke Dutch or German?
German-Dutch translation for “danke”
What does AUB mean in Dutch?
Wiktionary. a.u.b. adverb. interjection to make a polite request.
What does IJ mean Dutch?
The IJ (Dutch: [ɛi̯] ( listen); sometimes shown on old maps as Y or Ye) is a body of water, formerly a bay, in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is known for being Amsterdam’s waterfront.
Does dank mean thank you?
“Danke!” Danke most directly translates to “thanks” and it’s a great all-purpose word to use whenever you want to give someone a quick “thank you.” Below is a video on how to pronounce danke.
What is thank you in Pennsylvania Dutch?
Useful Pennsylvania German phrases
| English | Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch (Pennsylvania German/Dutch) |
|---|---|
| Sorry | Es dutt mer Leed |
| Please | |
| Thank you | Danki Denki |
| Reply to thank you |
How do u pronounce Danke?
The easiest and most common way to say thank you in German is “danke” (DAHN-keh).
What is DHR Dutch?
dhr. (de heer) – Sir. dir. (directeur) – director (used for any gender)
