what do you say, where do you say it
Good evening and welcome to the Crazy Lobster.
Restaurant
welcoming a guest to the restaurant "The crazy Lobster"
Good evening and welcome to the Crazy Lobster
Dag. We zijn hier om mevrouw Spencer te zien om 11u.
Good morning. We're here to see mrs. Spencer at 11 o'clock.
How was your trip?
Hoe was uw reis?
accountant or bookkeeper
keeping, analysing, inspecting the financial accounts of the business
Ik heb mijn twijfels
I have my doubts.
Sorry dat ik onderbreek maar...
Sorry to interrupt, but...
What's up?
greeting a friend
greeting a friend
What's up?
Wilt u koffie of thee?
Would you like a coffee or tea?
Please, take a seat.
Gaat u aub zitten.
I am in charge of the running of the business.
managing director
Ik weet wat je bedoelt.
I see your point.
That's a valid point.
I see what you mean.
Ik zou graag iets toevoegen.
I'd like to add something.
Welcome back, sir. It's good to see you again.
welcoming a guest at the hotel reception
Welcoming a guest at hotel reception.
Welcome back sir. It's good to see you again.
Hebt u een afspraak?
Do you have an appointment?
I've arranged to see Mr. Smith at 10 a.m.
Ik heb met Mr. Smith om 10u afgesproken.
I serve customers in a shop. I work the till.
shop assistant
Ik ben het compleet met je eens.
I couldn't agree more.
Momentje, mag ik iets toevoegen?
Just a moment, can/may I add something?
Good afternoon. What is your name, please?
welcoming a visitor to a company
Good afternoon. What is your name, please?
Fijn om u te ontmoeten.
Nice to meet you.
I'll tell Mr. Smith you are here.
Ik zal Mr. Smith vertellen dat u er bent.
shop manager
I coordinate the shop assistants, I'm responsible for the day to day oparations.
Ik begrijp je standpunt, maar...
I can see where you're coming from, but...
I understand your point of view, but...
Vanuit mijn standpunt...
Good morning. How can I help you?
helping a customer in a shop
greeting a friend in the street
Hi there, what a coincidence. How are you doing?
Kan ik u iets te drinken aanbieden?
Can I offer you something to drink?
How are you?
Hoe gaat het met u?
receptionist
I answer phone calls. I help the visitors.
Ik deel je mening, maar niet helemaal.
I partly agree.
I do not agree completely.
Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat...
I am convinced that...
Hi there, what a coincidence. How are you doing?
meeting a friend in the street
helping a customer in a shop
good morning, how can I help you?
Kunt u dat herhalen aub?
Could you repeat that, please?
Have you got an appointment, miss?
Hebt u een afspraak, mevrouw?
I prep food. I cook.
chef
Ik denk het niet!
I don't think so!
Mijn indruk is dat...
My impression is that...