Questions & Answers about Graag gedaan! Tot ziens!
What does Graag gedaan literally mean?
It literally translates to "gladly done" or "done with pleasure". Graag means "gladly" and gedaan is the past tense form of doen (to do). It is the standard Dutch way to reply when someone thanks you.
Can I use Graag gedaan to say "You're welcome" when handing someone a gift?
No, graag gedaan is only used as a response after someone says thank you. If you are handing something to someone, like saying "here you go" in English, you would use alsjeblieft or alstublieft instead.
What does tot mean in Tot ziens?
Tot means "until". You will see it in many Dutch farewells, like tot straks (see you later) or tot morgen (see you tomorrow).
Why is there an "s" at the end of ziens?
Ziens comes from the verb zien (to see). The added "s" is a leftover from old Dutch grammar that turns the word into a noun. The whole phrase literally means "until the seeing", which is how Dutch speakers say goodbye.
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