Laten we morgen om tien uur afspreken.

Let’s arrange to meet tomorrow at ten o’clock.

Breakdown of Laten we morgen om tien uur afspreken.

• wij: we
• morgen: tomorrow
• het uur: the hour
• tien: ten
• laten: to let
• om: at
• afspreken: to arrange to meet

Questions & Answers about Laten we morgen om tien uur afspreken.

What does Laten we mean and how is it used here?

Laten we literally means “let us,” and it’s used to make a suggestion—just like English Let’s. You conjugate laten for the subject (we), then follow it with an infinitive (here afspreken) to propose doing something together.

Why is afspreken split and placed at the end of the sentence?

Afspreken is a separable verb (prefix af- + verb spreken). In Dutch main clauses the finite verb (laten) must occupy the second position (V2 rule). Any infinitives or separable prefixes then go to the very end. That’s why you see the prefix af- attached to spreken tacked on after the time expressions.

Why do we say om tien uur instead of just tien uur?

When you specify an exact clock time in Dutch, you use the preposition om:
• om drie uur (at three o’clock)
• om half acht (at half past seven)
Without om, the phrase is less precise or might need a different context (e.g. “de tienuursdienst” = “the ten-o’clock shift”).

Is morgen “tomorrow” or “morning” here? How can I tell?

Morgen can mean both, but context and combination matter:
• When it stands alone or precedes a clock time with om, it usually means “tomorrow”: morgen om tien uur = “tomorrow at ten.”
• To say “in the morning,” you’d normally use ‘s ochtends or morgenochtend.

What’s the difference between Laten we… and Zullen we… when suggesting something?

• Laten we… ≈ Let’s – a direct proposal.
• Zullen we… ≈ Shall we – slightly more tentative or polite.
In everyday speech they’re often interchangeable, though Zullen we can sound a bit softer.

What does afspreken literally mean, and how is it different from spreken?

• Spreken = “to speak.”
• Afspreken = “to arrange (an appointment)” or “to meet.”
The separable prefix af- shifts the meaning from simply talking to fixing a plan or getting together.

Is Laten we morgen om tien uur afspreken appropriate in formal situations?

It’s quite neutral and works in both casual and many professional settings. If you need extra formality (e.g. speaking to a high-level client), you might choose Zou het u uitkomen om morgen om tien uur af te spreken?, but for most work or social contexts Laten we… is perfectly fine.