beleefd→ politelyDutch word meaning
"beleefd" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "politely". Below you can find 11 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
11 stories
Example Sentences
The Queue Jumper
'Pardon, er staat hier een rij,' zei ze beleefd.
'Excuse me, there is a line here,' she said politely.
Splitting the Bill
'Hier is uw rekening,' zegt de ober beleefd.
'Here is your bill,' says the waiter politely.
The Wrong Order
'Het spijt me, maar ik heb de spaghetti carbonara besteld,' zei ze beleefd.
'I am sorry, but I ordered the spaghetti carbonara,' she said politely.
Travel Photography
'Mag ik een foto van u maken?' vroeg ze beleefd.
'May I take your photo?' she asked politely.
Accidentally Being Rude
Hij leerde haar de juiste manier om beleefd te bestellen.
He taught her the correct way to order politely.
Asking for Permission
'Mag ik vanavond naar Lisa's feestje?' vraagt Maria beleefd.
'May I go to Lisa's party tonight?' Maria asks politely.
A Cultural Experience
Ze merkte dat iedereen rustig en beleefd was.
She noticed that everyone was quiet and polite.
Cultural Misunderstanding
In Duitsland is het echter beleefd om iedereen 'Eet smakelijk' te wensen voordat je begint te eten.
However, in Germany, it is polite to wish everyone 'Guten Appetit' before starting to eat.
Complaint at Restaurant
'Er zijn eigenlijk wat problemen met ons eten,' zei ze beleefd maar beslist.
'Actually, there are some issues with our food,' she said politely but firmly.
The Conference Call
'Goedemorgen, iedereen,' zei hij beleefd.
'Good morning, everyone,' he said politely.
Making Peace
De spanning tussen hen was nog steeds voelbaar, maar ze probeerden beleefd te zijn.
The tension between them was still thick, but they tried to be polite.