Graag gedaan
Example: Als je hulp nodig hebt, zeg ik graag gedaan.
Definition
"Graag gedaan" is a polite Dutch expression used to respond to thanks, meaning 'you're welcome' or 'my pleasure.' It conveys willingness and friendliness, often said when someone wants to show they were happy to help or do a favor.
Etymology
The phrase "graag gedaan" comes from Dutch, where "graag" means 'gladly' or 'with pleasure,' and "gedaan" is the past participle of 'doen,' meaning 'done.' Together, it literally means 'gladly done.' Did you know this simple phrase reflects a positive attitude toward helping others?
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"Graag gedaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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