Contacts & SNS

1. Hoe heet u?

   What is your name?

   Usage

   Asking someone's name in a formal or polite context

   Grammar Note

   "Heten" means to be named. "Hoe heet jij?" is the casual version for friends

2. Ik heet [naam]

   My name is [name]

   Usage

   Introducing yourself by giving your name

   Grammar Note

   "Ik ben [naam]" also works but "Ik heet [naam]" is more natural for introducing your name

3. Waar komt u vandaan?

   Where are you from?

   Usage

   Asking about someone's country or city of origin

   Grammar Note

   "Vandaan" pairs with "komen" (to come). "Waar kom jij vandaan?" is the casual version

4. Ik kom uit Japan

   I come from Japan

   Usage

   Telling someone which country you are from

   Grammar Note

   "Uit" means "from/out of". "Ik kom uit ..." is natural in both formal and casual speech

5. Wat is uw e-mailadres?

   What is your email address?

   Usage

   Asking for an email address in a formal or business context

   Grammar Note

   "E-mailadres" combines e-mail + adres (address). "Wat is je e-mailadres?" is casual

6. Kunt u uw visitekaartje geven?

   Can you give me your business card?

   Usage

   Requesting a business card in a formal or professional setting

   Grammar Note

   "Visitekaartje" = visite (visit, French origin) + kaartje (small card). Common business term

7. Mag ik uw LinkedIn-profiel?

   May I have your LinkedIn profile?

   Usage

   Exchanging LinkedIn profiles in a professional or networking context

   Grammar Note

   "Profiel" is from English "profile". "Mag ik je LinkedIn?" is the casual shortform

8. Laten we contact houden

   Let's keep in touch

   Usage

   Promising to stay in touch when saying goodbye

   Grammar Note

   "Laten we" is the Dutch "let's" construction. "Ik houd contact!" means I'll keep in touch!

9. Wat is uw telefoonnummer?

   What is your phone number?

   Usage

   Asking for a phone number in a polite context

   Grammar Note

   "Telefoonnummer" = telefoon + nummer. "Wat is je nummer?" is the casual shorthand

10. Het was leuk u te ontmoeten

    It was nice to meet you

    Usage

    Polite farewell expression after meeting someone

    Grammar Note

    "Het was leuk" = it was nice/fun. "Ontmoeten" is the verb form, related to the noun "ontmoeting"

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