het gaat
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Dutch
Dutch phrasebook
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Etymology
Literally, “it goes”; compare Sranan Tongo a e go, French ça va.
Pronunciation
Phrase
- (Suriname) A conventional response to hoe gaat het met u (“how do you do”) or hoe gaat het met je (“how are you”), indicating that one is well; I'm fine, I'm doing well
- (Netherlands) An unconventional response to hoe gaat het met u (“how do you do”) or hoe gaat het met je (“how are you”); I've been better, I'm so-so
Usage notes
Likely to elicit expressions of concern or mild indignation in the Netherlands.