To keep conversations flowing naturally, ask for agreement or confirmation. In Dutch, you can easily turn a statement into a question by adding a short tag to the end.
Hè
The most common casual tag is hè ("right?", "isn't it?"). Add it to the end of a sentence when you share an observation and expect the other person to agree.
| The neighbor is always very friendly, right? | De buurman is altijd erg vriendelijk, hè? |
| We really must catch up during the barbecue, right? | We moeten tijdens de barbecue echt even bijkletsen, hè? |
Toch
Use toch when you are fairly certain about a fact but want to double-check. It implies you expect the answer to be "yes."
| You often make small talk with him, right? | Je maakt vaak een praatje met hem, toch? |
| It will be beautiful weather tomorrow, right? | Morgen wordt het mooi weer, toch? |
Of niet
Of niet literally translates to "or not." Use it to ask if your statement is true or false, giving the listener a clear opening to agree or disagree.
| It is a bit chilly today, isn't it? | Het is vandaag een beetje fris, of niet? |
| You guys are organizing a barbecue on Saturday, right? | Jullie organiseren zaterdag een barbecue, of niet? |
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