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.