Elementary · scenario 68 of 84

Decline an invitation politely

Say no gracefully and give a simple reason.

The situation A friend invites you out, but you're busy. Turn them down politely.

The dialogue

Heb je zin om vanavond iets te drinken?
Do you feel like getting a drink tonight?
Wat aardig, maar ik kan helaas niet.
How kind, but unfortunately I can't.
Wat jammer! Heb je al plannen?
What a shame! Do you already have plans?
Ja, het spijt me. Ik moet vanavond werken.
Yes, I'm sorry, I have to work tonight.
Geen probleem! Zullen we een andere keer gaan?
No problem, shall we go another time?
Ja, heel graag! Veel plezier vanavond.
Yes, I'd love to! Have fun tonight.

Lexemica listens to you phrase by phrase, tells you how it sounds and reviews what you find hardest with you.