Telephoning

Question 1

opbellen/terugbellen

Answer 1

To call (back), to ring ( rang -rung (back)), to phone, to give somebody a call

Question 2

Goedemorgen/middag , u spreekt met James Thompson.

Answer 2

Good morning/ afternoon, James Thompson speaking. Or my name is James Thompson.

Question 3

Hallo,spreek ik met mevrouw smith?

Answer 3

Hello, is that Mrs Smith?

Question 4

Ik zou graag de heer Jones willen spreken.

Answer 4

I’d like to speak Mr Jones, if possible.

Question 5

Kunt u mij doorverbinden met mevrouw Anne Clarke?

Answer 5

Could you put me trough to Mrs Anne Clarke? Or could you connect me with Mrs A. C

Question 6

Mag ik toestel 86 van u?

Answer 6

Could I have extension 86 please? Could you put me through extension 86, please?

Question 7

Wanneer verwacht u de heer Evans terug?

Answer 7

When is Mr Evan’s expected back?

Question 8

Kunt u mevrouw Evans vragen om mij terug te bellen?

Answer 8

Could you ask Mrs Evan’s to call me back?

Question 9

Kunt u doorgeven dat ik gebeld heb?

Answer 9

Could you tell him/her I called?

Question 10

Kan iemand anders mij misschien helpen?

Answer 10

Is there someone else who could help me, perhaps?

Question 11

Sorry, dat heb ik niet goed verstaan.

Answer 11

Sorry, I didn’t get that.

Question 12

Kunt u dat even herhalen ?

Answer 12

Could you repeat that again ,please? Or say that

Question 13

De verbinding is erg slecht.

Answer 13

It’s a bad line/connection.

Question 14

Kunt u dat even voor mij spellen?

Answer 14

Could you spell that for me ,please?

Question 15

Ik zal het later op de dag nog eens proberen.

Answer 15

I will try again later today.

Question 16

Ik zal dit nog even schriftelijk bevestigen.

Answer 16

I’ll confirm this in writing.

Question 17

Wat is precies uw postadres?

Answer 17

What exactly is your postal address? Could you give me your full address, please?

Question 18

Ik neem zo spoedig mogelijk contact met u op.

Answer 18

I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Question 19

Met wie heb ik gesproken?

Answer 19

Could I have your name again please?

Question 20

Wie moet ik daarvoor hebben?

Answer 20

Who can help me with this matter?

Question 21

Ik bel u ivm bestelling nr 133.

Answer 21

I’m calling you regarding order no.133.

Question 22

Tot hoe laat bent u te bereiken?

Answer 22

Until what time can we reach you? Until when are you available?

Question 23

Ik zou graag een afspraak met de aankoop verantwoordelijke maken .

Answer 23

Could I make an appointment with the purchasing manager? I would like to plan a meeting with the purchasing manager.

Question 24

Daar spreekt u mee.

Answer 24

Speaking

Question 25

Met wie spreek ik?

Answer 25

Who’s speaking ,please?who’s calling ,please?

Question 26

Wie wilt u spreken?

Answer 26

Who is it you want to speak to?

Question 27

Waar gaat het over?

Answer 27

What is it you/re calling about?

Question 28

Ik ga u doorverbinden, een moment please.

Answer 28

I’ll put you through, one moment please. I’ll connect you.

Question 29

Hij is er op dit ogenblik niet .

Answer 29

He’s out at the moment. He’s not in at the moment.

Question 30

Zij is momenteel telefonisch in gesprek.

Answer 30

She’s making a phone call at the moment.

Question 31

Wilt u wachten of zal ik vragen of hij/zij u later terugbelt?

Answer 31

Would you like to hold on or shall I ask him/her to call you back?

Question 32

U spreekt met zijn collega/ secretaresse

Answer 32

I’m his colleague/secretary. His colleague/ secretary speaking.

Question 33

Misschien kan ik u van dienst zijn.

Answer 33

Perhaps, I could help you? Maybe I can be of service to you?

Question 34

U bent verkeerd verbonden.

Answer 34

I’m afraid you have the wrong number.

Question 35

Kan ik een boodschap aannemen?

Answer 35

Can I take a message?

Question 36

Het spijt mij, maar ik krijg geen gehoor.

Answer 36

I’m sorry, but there’s no reply.

Question 37

Het spijt mij, bij ons is geen meneer Taylor bekend.

Answer 37

I’m sorry, there’s no Mr Taylor here.

Question 38

Ik zal de boodschap doorgeven

Answer 38

I’ll give Mr Taylor the message. I’ll pass on the message.

Question 39

Bedankt voor het bellen.

Answer 39

Thanks for calling. Informal Thank you for calling (formal)

Question 40

Tot uw dienst

Answer 40

At your service You’re welcome My pleasure

Question 41

Het toestel is bezet.

Answer 41

The number is engaged. The line is busy.

Question 42

Op wel telefoonnummer bent u te bereiken?

Answer 42

What/ which number can you be reach on?

Question 43

U kunt zijn toestel rechtstreeks draaien.

Answer 43

You can dial his number directly.

Question 44

Excuses voor het wachten.

Answer 44

Sorry to keep you waiting/ sorry to have kept you waiting.