Dutch · Greetings & Phrases

Welkom

Welcome

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

Used to greet someone who has arrived.

Example

Welkom in ons huis!

Welcome to our home!

Etymology

'Welkom' combines 'wel' (well) and 'komen' (to come), signifying a hospitable greeting traced back to Middle Dutch constructions.

How & Where It’s Used

'Welkom' is used formally and informally across the Netherlands, both in spoken and written forms, to greet guests.

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