pre arrival guide 2021

20 DO YOU SPEAK FLEMISH? As you already know, Antwerp is in the Dutch or Flemish speaking part of Belgium. During your stay you will hear this beautiful language every day. Although it is absolutely not a problem to communicate in English and meet new people, it is always handy to know a few words of the local language and impress the other local students! Greetings Hello - Hallo Good day - Goedendag Goodbye - Tot ziens Welcome - Welkom Have a nice day! - Nog een prettige dag! Asking how someone is How are you? - Hoe gaat het? I’m fine, thanks - Alles goed, dank je Not so well - Niet zo goed And you? - En met jou? General responses Yes - Ja No - Nee Please - Alstublieft Thanks - Dank je You’re welcome - Graag gedaan Sorry - Sorry No problem - Geen probleem Personal data First Name - Voornaam Surname/ Family name - Familienaam Date of birth - Geboortedatum Place of birth - Geboorteplaats ID/ passport - Identiteitskaart/ paspoort Country - Land City - Stad Street - Straat Nationality - Nationaliteit Address - Adres How many kisses? The Belgians have a few rules when it comes to the number of kisses given when greeting each other. If a person is the same age as you, one kiss is appropriate. But for someone 10 years older or more, it is a sign of respect to give three kisses. If you’re not sure of someone’s age, we recommended going with one kiss! J Housing For rent - Te huur For sale - Te koop Landlord - Eigenaar/ verhuurder Tenant - Huurder Deposit - Waarborg Account number - Rekeningnummer Facilities - Voorzieningen For common use - Gemeenschappelijk