Word
U bent hier welkom.
Meaning
You are welcome here.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about U bent hier welkom.
Why is the verb bent used with u?
The formal pronoun u usually takes the exact same verb form as the informal jij. Since we say jij bent (you are), we also say u bent.
Can this sentence mean "You all are welcome here"?
Yes! The formal pronoun u is used for both singular and plural. You can use this exact sentence to welcome one important guest or a whole group of them.
If I turn this into a question, does the verb drop the 't' like it does with jij?
No, it keeps the 't'. To ask "Are you welcome here?", you swap the verb and subject to say Bent u hier welkom?. Unlike the informal jij, which drops its verb ending in questions (for example, ben jij?), the formal u always keeps it.
Can I use welkom to say "you're welcome" after someone says thank you?
No, welkom is only used to welcome someone to a physical place, just like in this sentence. If someone says thank you, you should reply with graag gedaan (literally "gladly done").