We produced this list of the thousand most common Dutch words by analyzing an extensive collection of Dutch-language texts including news articles and other articles from the internet.
We used a method called lemmatization to convert the vocabulary words to their canonical (dictionary) form. Lemmatization is a technique that involves grouping the inflected forms of a word so they can treated as a single item.
This list is intended for language learners who want to focus on mastering the most frequently used words in Dutch.
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de
[article]
(the)
The Dutch language has two grammatical genders: common and neuter. The definite article “de” is for nouns that have the common gender, while “het” is used for nouns that have the neuter grammatical gender.
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het
[article]
(the)
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zijn
[verb]
(to be)
"Zijn" is an irregular verb, meaning it does not follow the regular conjugation patterns of most Dutch verbs. It also has many uses, including that of an auxiliary verb, to form compound tenses, such as in the phrase "Ik ben gekomen" (I have come).
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van
[preposition]
(from)
Another reason why this is such a common Dutch word is that it often appears in Dutch names, for example “van Gogh”.
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een
[article]
(a)
This is the indefinite article in Dutch. It stays the same regardless of the grammatical gender of the corresponding noun.
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en
[conjunction]
(and)
In Dutch, as in most languages, the most common words are generally short. This linguistic phenomenon is called the “brevity law” or “Zipf's law of abbreviation”.
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in
[preposition]
(in)
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op
[preposition]
(on)
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te
[preposition]
-
met
[preposition]
(with)
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voor
[preposition]
(in front of)
Double vowels serve an important function in Dutch spelling, as they indicate long vowels. 22% of the Dutch words in this list contain a double vowel.
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worden
[verb]
(to become)
The verb “worden” is also used to form the passive voice in Dutch sentences, further increasing its usage.
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dat
[conjunction]
(that)
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hebben
[verb]
(to have)
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kunnen
[verb]
(to be able to)
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die
[pronoun]
(that)
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je
[pronoun]
(you)
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aan
[preposition]
(at)
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niet
[adverb]
(not)
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ook
[adverb]
(also)
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er
[adverb]
(there)
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u
[pronoun]
(you)
The Dutch language has both formal and informal “you” pronouns. The pronoun “u” is the formal one.
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om
[preposition]
(at)
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bij
[preposition]
(by)
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ik
[pronoun]
(I)
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veel
[adverb]
(much)
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als
[conjunction]
(if)
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door
[preposition]
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deze
[determiner]
(this)
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maar
[conjunction]
(but)
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of
[conjunction]
(or)
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naar
[preposition]
(to)
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dit
[determiner]
(this)
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dan
[adverb]
(then)
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uit
[preposition]
(from)
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hij
[pronoun]
(he)
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al
[adverb]
(already)
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we
[pronoun]
(we)
In the Dutch language, the pronouns “we” and “wij” are synonyms, and both are frequently used.
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over
[preposition]
(about)
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nog
[adverb]
(yet)
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gaan
[verb]
(to go)
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ze
[pronoun]
(they)
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goed
[adjective]
(good)
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ons
[pronoun]
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komen
[verb]
(to come)
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zullen
[verb]
(will)
The reason why the verb “zullen” is such a common Dutch word is that it is used to form the future tense.
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tot
[preposition]
(until)
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maken
[verb]
(to make)
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wat
[pronoun]
(what)
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moeten
[verb]
(should)
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jaar
[noun]
(a year)
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één
[numeral]
(one)
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wel
[adverb]
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ander
[adjective]
(other)
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zo
[adverb]
(so)
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groot
[adjective]
(big)
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geen
[determiner]
(no)
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staan
[verb]
(to stand)
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zich
[pronoun]
(himself)
"Zich” is a reflexive pronoun that refers to the subject of the sentence or clause. As reflexive verbs are common in Dutch, “zich” is a frequently used word in everyday speech and writing.
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willen
[verb]
(to want)
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doen
[verb]
(to do)
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zien
[verb]
(to see)
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na
[preposition]
(after)
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nieuw
[adjective]
(new)
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wij
[pronoun]
(we)
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nu
[adverb]
(now)
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vinden
[verb]
(to find)
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weer
[adverb]
(again)
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krijgen
[verb]
(to get)
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twee
[numeral]
(two)
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hun
[pronoun]
(their)
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hier
[adverb]
(here)
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haar
[pronoun]
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heel
[adjective]
(all)
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geven
[verb]
(to give)
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waar
[adverb]
(where)
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onder
[preposition]
(below, among)
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mens
[noun]
(human)
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mijn
[determiner]
(mine)
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dus
[adverb]
(so)
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daar
[adverb]
(there)
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laten
[verb]
(to leave)
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laat
[adjective]
(late)
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zij
[pronoun]
(she)
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tijd
[noun]
(time)
The letter combination “ij” is frequent in Dutch spelling. Nearly 9% of the words in this list contain this letter combination. In some ways, this pair of letters behaves as a single letter.
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dag
[noun]
(day)
In terms of spelling, this Dutch word is halfway between the English word “day” and the German word “Tag”. Dutch, English and German all belong to the linguistic family of Germanic languages.
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alleen
[adverb]
(just)
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hoe
[adverb]
(how)
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liggen
[verb]
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tegen
[preposition]
(against)
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volgen
[verb]
(to follow)
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blijven
[verb]
(to stay)
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zitten
[verb]
(to sit)
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plaats
[noun]
(a place)
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weten
[verb]
(to know)
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eigen
[adjective]
(own)
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toch
[adverb]
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kind
[noun]
(child)
In Dutch, the word “kind” refers to a child. Interestingly, this word has an identical spelling and meaning in German as well. The only difference lies in the capitalization of the word: In German, all nouns are capitalized, including “Kind.”
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uur
[noun]
(the hour)
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zeggen
[verb]
(to say)
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werken
[verb]
(to work)
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houden
[verb]
(to keep)
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ver
[adjective]
(far)
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tussen
[preposition]
(among)
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nemen
[verb]
(to take)
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mee
[adverb]
(along)
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mogelijk
[adjective]
(possible)
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per
[preposition]
(per)
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tijdens
[preposition]
(during)
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zoals
[conjunction]
(like)
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gebruiken
[verb]
(to use)
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altijd
[adverb]
(always)
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zelf
[adverb]
(oneself)
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lang
[adjective]
(long)
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via
[preposition]
(through)
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bestaan
[verb]
(to exist)
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mooi
[adjective]
(pretty)
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mogen
[verb]
(be allowed to)
The verb “mogen” is frequently-used in Dutch because it is versatile and has multiple meanings. It can express permission, as in the phrase “Mag ik je iets vragen?” (May I ask you something?). Another use of the verb “mogen” is to express liking, as in the phrase “Ik mag je als vriend” (I like you as a friend).
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drie
[numeral]
(three)
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leven
[noun]
(life)
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omdat
[conjunction]
(because)
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Nederland
[proper noun]
(The Netherlands)
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aantal
[noun]
(an amount, a number)
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hoog
[adjective]
(high)
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eens
[adverb]
(once)
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binnen
[preposition]
(inside)
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belangrijk
[adjective]
(important)
-
oud
[adjective]
(old)
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klein
[adjective]
(small)
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hem
[pronoun]
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weinig
[adverb]
(little)
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af
[adverb]
(off)
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vaak
[adjective]
(often)
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verschillend
[adjective]
(different)
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echt
[adjective]
(real)
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beginnen
[verb]
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steeds
[adverb]
(always)
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werk
[noun]
(job)
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week
[noun]
(week)
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snel
[adjective]
(fast)
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iets
[pronoun]
(something)
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spelen
[verb]
(to play)
The Dutch verb “spelen” means “to play.” Interestingly, this word is quite similar to the German verb “spielen,” which has the same meaning. For more examples, see this article on the linguistic similarities and differences between Dutch and German.
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elk
[determiner]
(each)
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weg
[noun]
(road)
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zeer
[adverb]
(very)
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bedrijf
[noun]
(company)
The Netherlands has a strong business culture and a flourishing economy. The Dutch society values entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercial activities; this explains why the word “bedrijf” (which translates to “company” or “business”) is used a lot in Dutch.
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toen
[conjunction]
(when)
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informatie
[noun]
(information)
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vanaf
[preposition]
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echter
[adverb]
(however)
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man
[noun]
(man)
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men
[pronoun]
-
deel
[noun]
(part)
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mij
[pronoun]
(me)
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volgens
[preposition]
(according to)
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nodig
[adjective]
(needed)
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gemeente
[noun]
(municipality)
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samen
[adverb]
(together)
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enkel
[adjective]
(only)
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gebruik
[noun]
(use)
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brengen
[verb]
(to bring)
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naam
[noun]
(name)
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Nederlands
[adjective]
(Dutch)
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vraag
[noun]
(question)
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keer
[noun]
(time)
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erg
[adjective]
(terrible)
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website
[noun]
(website)
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zonder
[preposition]
(without)
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denken
[verb]
(to think)
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natuurlijk
[adjective]
(natural)
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even
[adverb]
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elkaar
[pronoun]
(each other)
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huis
[noun]
(a house)
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terug
[adverb]
(back)
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vooral
[adverb]
(especially)
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blijken
[verb]
(to turn out)
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want
[conjunction]
(because)
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bekend
[adjective]
(familiar)
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kijken
[verb]
(to look)
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toe
[adverb]
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alles
[pronoun]
(everything)
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bieden
[verb]
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lopen
[verb]
(to walk)
The Dutch verb “lopen” translates to “to walk,” but it can also have other meanings depending on the context. For example, in some situations, “lopen” can mean “to leak” or “to run.”
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land
[noun]
(country)
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stellen
[verb]
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bijvoorbeeld
[adverb]
(for example)
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foto
[noun]
(photo)
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welk
[determiner]
(which)
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net
[adverb]
(just)
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leuk
[adjective]
(nice)
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groep
[noun]
(group)
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boek
[noun]
(book)
-
ieder
[determiner]
(each)
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bepalen
[verb]
(to determine)
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wanneer
[conjunction]
(when)
-
rond
[preposition]
(around)
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zorgen
[verb]
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vrouw
[noun]
(woman)
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manier
[noun]
(way)
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me
[pronoun]
(me)
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maand
[noun]
(a month)
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zeker
[adjective]
(secure)
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lijken
[verb]
(appear)
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gewoon
[adjective]
(normal)
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vallen
[verb]
(to fall)
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vragen
[verb]
(to ask)
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geval
[noun]
(case)
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juist
[adjective]
(right)
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noemen
[verb]
(to call)
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gebied
[noun]
(area)
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onderzoek
[noun]
(research)
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probleem
[noun]
(problem)
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stad
[noun]
(city)
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zelfs
[adverb]
(even)
-
stuk
[noun]
(a piece)
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hand
[noun]
(hand)
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jong
[adjective]
(young)
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graag
[adverb]
-
lid
[noun]
(member)
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auto
[noun]
(car)
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soort
[noun]
(kind)
-
kiezen
[verb]
(to choose)
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mogelijkheid
[noun]
(possibility)
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water
[noun]
(water)
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naast
[preposition]
(next to)
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daarom
[adverb]
(therefore)
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moment
[noun]
(moment)
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horen
[verb]
(to belong)
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organisatie
[noun]
(an organization)
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vanuit
[preposition]
(from)
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wie
[pronoun]
(who)
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kort
[adjective]
(short)
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schrijven
[verb]
(to write)
The Dutch verb “schrijven” means “to write.” It is interesting to note that this word is derived from the Latin verb “scribere,” which also means “to write.”
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geheel
[adjective]
(whole)
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site
[noun]
-
zaak
[noun]
(matter)
-
vier
[numeral]
(four)
-
euro
[noun]
(euro)
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gebeuren
[verb]
(to happen)
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duidelijk
[adjective]
(clear)
-
achter
[preposition]
(behind)
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school
[noun]
(school)
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wereld
[noun]
(world)
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ruim
[adjective]
(roomy)
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product
[noun]
(product)
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iedereen
[pronoun]
(everyone)
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vast
[adjective]
(fixed)
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direct
[adjective]
(direct)
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divers
[adjective]
(diverse)
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nooit
[adverb]
(never)
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prijs
[noun]
(price)
-
leren
[verb]
(to learn)
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laag
[adjective]
(low)
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sinds
[preposition]
(since)
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helemaal
[adverb]
(completely)
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contact
[noun]
(contact)
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vrij
[adjective]
(free)
“Vrij” is a Dutch word that translates to “free” in the sense of liberty or independence. This holds special importance in the Netherlands, as the country has a strong history of advocating for personal freedoms and tolerance. It is worth noting that this word is also featured in the name of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), a university that was established on the values of academic freedom and independence.
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zetten
[verb]
(to put)
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jou
[pronoun]
(you)
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rijden
[verb]
(to drive)
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ongeveer
[adverb]
(about)
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extra
[adjective]
(extra)
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daarnaast
[adverb]
-
zoeken
[verb]
(to search)
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daarna
[adverb]
(afterwards)
-
zodat
[conjunction]
(so that)
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soms
[adverb]
(sometimes)
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persoon
[noun]
(person)
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ontstaan
[verb]
(to arise)
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leveren
[verb]
(to deliver)
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sterk
[adjective]
(strong)
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zowel
[conjunction]
(both)
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vorm
[noun]
(a form)
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bijna
[adverb]
(almost)
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project
[noun]
(project)
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niets
[pronoun]
(nothing)
-
enig
[determiner]
(any)
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waarin
[adverb]
-
helpen
[verb]
(to help)
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geld
[noun]
(money)
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voorzien
[verb]
(to provide)
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bijzonder
[adjective]
(special)
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kennen
[verb]
(to know)
-
punt
[noun]
(point)
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programma
[noun]
(a program)
-
woning
[noun]
(dwelling)
-
buiten
[preposition]
(outside)
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verhaal
[noun]
(story)
-
vandaag
[adverb]
(today)
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artikel
[noun]
(article)
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ontvangen
[verb]
(to receive)
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betalen
[verb]
(to pay)
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beide
[determiner]
(both)
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ruimte
[noun]
(space)
-
boven
[preposition]
(above)
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volledig
[adjective]
(complete)
-
ervaring
[noun]
(experience)
-
prachtig
[adjective]
(beautiful)
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halen
[verb]
(to fetch)
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uitvoeren
[verb]
(to execute)
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waarbij
[adverb]
(whereby)
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licht
[noun]
(a light)
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allemaal
[pronoun]
(all)
-
woord
[noun]
(word)
-
vorig
[adjective]
(previous)
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jij
[pronoun]
(you)
-
vormen
[verb]
(to form)
-
leiden
[verb]
(to lead)
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eerst
[adverb]
(first)
-
misschien
[adverb]
(perhaps)
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lekker
[adjective]
(tasty)
-
partij
[noun]
(party)
-
betekenen
[verb]
(to mean)
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bouwen
[verb]
(to build)
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wedstrijd
[noun]
(competition)
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politie
[noun]
(police)
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ontwikkelen
[verb]
(to develop)
-
inmiddels
[adverb]
(in the meantime)
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winnen
[verb]
(to win)
-
lezen
[verb]
(to read)
-
vervolgens
[adverb]
(subsequently)
-
paar
[noun]
(couple)
-
speciaal
[adjective]
(special)
-
daarbij
[adverb]
-
spreken
[verb]
(to speak)
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omgeving
[noun]
(surroundings)
-
resultaat
[noun]
(result)
-
open
[adjective]
(open)
-
begin
[noun]
(beginning)
-
voorkomen
[verb]
-
gelden
[verb]
(to apply)
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tevens
[adverb]
(also)
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kans
[noun]
(opportunity)
-
ontwikkeling
[noun]
(development)
-
dienen
[verb]
(to serve)
-
klant
[noun]
(customer)
-
pas
[adverb]
(only)
-
plaatsen
[verb]
(to place)
-
basis
[noun]
(base)
-
beeld
[noun]
(image)
-
langs
[preposition]
(along)
-
kleur
[noun]
(colour)
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algemeen
[adjective]
(general)
-
eerder
[adjective]
(earlier)
-
wonen
[verb]
(to live)
-
slechts
[adverb]
(only)
-
recht
[noun]
(a right)
-
namelijk
[adverb]
(namely)
-
totaal
[adjective]
(total)
-
procent
[noun]
(percent)
-
proberen
[verb]
(to attempt)
-
iemand
[pronoun]
(someone)
-
voelen
[verb]
(to feel)
-
meter
[noun]
(meter)
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dienst
[noun]
(service)
-
aanwezig
[adjective]
(present)
-
vertellen
[verb]
(narrate)
-
eten
[verb]
(to eat)
-
plan
[noun]
(plan)
-
kwaliteit
[noun]
(quality)
-
opnemen
[verb]
-
plaatsvinden
[verb]
(to take place)
-
familie
[noun]
(family)
-
onderdeel
[noun]
(component)
-
waardoor
[adverb]
-
vijf
[numeral]
(five)
-
hond
[noun]
(dog)
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Amsterdam
[proper noun]
(Amsterdam)
-
organiseren
[verb]
(to organize)
-
plek
[noun]
(place)
-
persoonlijk
[adjective]
(personal)
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minuut
[noun]
(minute)
-
eigenlijk
[adjective]
(actual)
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aandacht
[noun]
(attention)
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kerk
[noun]
(church)
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kost
[noun]
(board)
-
rol
[noun]
(role)
-
avond
[noun]
(evening)
-
betreffen
[verb]
(to concern)
-
uitbreiden
[verb]
(to expand)
-
miljoen
[noun]
(million)
-
bereiken
[verb]
(to achieve)
-
doel
[noun]
(goal)
-
aflopen
[verb]
(to expire)
-
vol
[adjective]
(full)
-
activiteit
[noun]
(activity)
-
anders
[adverb]
(otherwise)
-
kennis
[noun]
(knowledge)
-
hoeven
[verb]
(to need)
-
team
[noun]
(team)
-
hen
[pronoun]
(them)
-
terwijl
[conjunction]
(while)
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belang
[noun]
(interest)
-
oog
[noun]
(eye)
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bovendien
[adverb]
(moreover)
-
pagina
[noun]
(page)
-
jullie
[pronoun]
(you)
-
gevolg
[noun]
(consequence)
-
grond
[noun]
(ground)
-
systeem
[noun]
(system)
-
meestal
[adverb]
(usually)
-
muziek
[noun]
(music)
-
raken
[verb]
(to touch)
-
nummer
[noun]
(number)
-
keuze
[noun]
(choice)
-
uiteindelijk
[adjective]
(final)
-
druk
[adjective]
(busy)
-
kaart
[noun]
(card)
-
waarom
[adverb]
(why)
-
zorg
[noun]
(concern)
-
kopen
[verb]
(to buy)
-
eenvoudig
[adjective]
(simple)
-
richting
[noun]
(direction)
-
ding
[noun]
(thing)
-
staat
[noun]
(state)
-
vereniging
[noun]
(association)
-
zaterdag
[noun]
(Saturday)
-
beetje
[noun]
-
september
[noun]
(september)
-
januari
[noun]
(January)
-
medewerker
[noun]
(collaborator)
-
idee
[noun]
(idea)
-
periode
[noun]
(period)
-
daarmee
[adverb]
-
gratis
[adjective]
(free)
“gratis” is a Dutch word that comes from Latin. It means “free” as in “free of charge” or “without cost”.
-
kant
[noun]
(side)
-
geschikt
[adjective]
(suitable)
-
mei
[noun]
(may)
-
hard
[adjective]
(hard)
-
genoeg
[adverb]
(enough)
-
eeuw
[noun]
(a century)
-
dier
[noun]
(animal)
-
Jan
[proper noun]
“Jan” is a common Dutch male name. If you’re interested in learning more about Dutch names, be sure to check out our guides on Dutch girl names and Dutch boy names.
-
verwachten
[verb]
(to expect)
-
moeilijk
[adjective]
(difficult)
-
oplossing
[noun]
(solution)
-
richten
[verb]
(to direct)
-
geboren
[adjective]
(born)
-
voorbeeld
[noun]
(example)
-
eind
[noun]
(end)
-
ouder
[noun]
(parent)
-
situatie
[noun]
(situation)
-
gegeven
[noun]
(datum)
-
hierbij
[adverb]
(hereby)
-
leggen
[verb]
(to lay)
-
dood
[noun]
(death)
-
band
[noun]
(band)
-
melden
[verb]
(to report)
-
veranderen
[verb]
(to change)
-
stichting
[noun]
(foundation)
-
beschikbaar
[adjective]
(available)
-
film
[noun]
(movie)
-
markt
[noun]
(market)
-
uiteraard
[adverb]
(of course)
-
starten
[verb]
(to start)
-
maart
[noun]
(March)
-
huidig
[adjective]
(current)
-
genieten
[verb]
(to enjoy)
-
april
[noun]
(April)
-
terecht
[adjective]
(justly)
-
dragen
[verb]
(to wear)
-
reden
[noun]
(reason)
-
oktober
[noun]
(october)
-
verzorgen
[verb]
(to take care of)
-
zoek
[adjective]
(lost)
-
hoogte
[noun]
(height)
-
bezig
[adjective]
(busy)
-
cursus
[noun]
(course)
-
opnieuw
[adverb]
(again)
-
juni
[noun]
(June)
-
gebouw
[noun]
(building)
-
centrum
[noun]
(centre)
-
opleiding
[noun]
(education)
“Opleiding” is a common Dutch word because it is the Dutch term for “education” or “training”, and education is highly valued in Dutch culture. Here are some examples of phrases that use this word: "Ze heeft een goede opleiding" (She has a good education) and "De opleiding duurt vier jaar" (The training lasts four years).
-
regelmatig
[adjective]
(regular)
-
actief
[adjective]
(active)
-
half
[adjective]
(half)
-
hart
[noun]
(heart)
-
trekken
[verb]
(to pull)
-
Frans
[adjective]
(french)
-
indien
[conjunction]
(if)
-
beschrijven
[verb]
(to describe)
-
zwaar
[adjective]
(heavy)
-
vroeg
[adjective]
(early)
-
tekst
[noun]
(text)
-
dorp
[noun]
(village)
-
besluiten
[verb]
(to decide)
-
politiek
[adjective]
(political)
-
heerlijk
[adjective]
(wonderful, delicious)
-
overlijden
[verb]
-
thuis
[adverb]
(at home)
-
reactie
[noun]
(reaction)
-
lichaam
[noun]
(body)
-
rekening
[noun]
(bill, invoice)
“Rekening” is a common Dutch word because it is the Dutch term for “bill” or “invoice”, and is frequently used in everyday transactions. Examples of usage of the word "rekening" in Dutch include: "Mag ik de rekening, alstublieft?" (Can I have the bill, please?) and "Ik heb de rekening al betaald" (I have already paid the bill).
-
vrijdag
[noun]
(friday)
-
Amerikaans
[adjective]
(american)
-
middel
[noun]
(means)
-
dezelfde
[determiner]
(the same)
-
optreden
[noun]
(a performance)
-
hierdoor
[adverb]
-
Europees
[adjective]
(european)
-
wijze
[noun]
(way)
-
verkopen
[verb]
(to sell)
-
seizoen
[noun]
(a season)
-
hiervoor
[adverb]
-
verschijnen
[verb]
(to appear)
-
behandeling
[noun]
(therapy)
-
november
[noun]
(November)
-
locatie
[noun]
(location)
-
gelijk
[adjective]
(equal)
-
slecht
[adjective]
(bad)
-
advies
[noun]
(advice)
-
zoveel
[determiner]
(so much)
-
meerdere
[determiner]
(multiple)
-
God
[proper noun]
(God)
-
duren
[verb]
-
materiaal
[noun]
(material)
-
der
[adverb]
-
openen
[verb]
(to open)
-
vader
[noun]
(father)
-
voldoende
[determiner]
(sufficient)
-
functie
[noun]
(function)
-
geleden
[adverb]
(ago)
-
toekomst
[noun]
(future)
-
financieel
[adjective]
(financial)
-
vriend
[noun]
(friend)
The Dutch noun “vriend” translates to “friend.” Interestingly, this word is quite similar to its English counterpart, except for the use of the letter’ v’ instead of ‘f’. To learn more about this, see this article on the similarities and differences between Dutch and English.
-
feit
[noun]
(fact)
The Dutch word “feit” means “a fact.” Interestingly, this word originates from French, where the noun “fait” also means “a fact.”
-
centraal
[adjective]
(central)
-
gelukkig
[adjective]
(happy)
-
december
[noun]
(December)
-
wensen
[verb]
(to wish)
-
moeder
[noun]
(mother)
-
waarde
[noun]
(value)
-
samenwerking
[noun]
(collaboration)
-
publiek
[noun]
(audience)
-
regio
[noun]
(region)
-
opdracht
[noun]
(order)
-
enorm
[adjective]
(enormous)
-
gezellig
[adjective]
(cosy)
-
leerling
[noun]
(pupil)
-
daardoor
[adverb]
-
eventueel
[adjective]
(possible)
-
betrekken
[verb]
(to involve)
-
aanbieden
[verb]
(to offer)
-
tuin
[noun]
(a garden)
-
helaas
[adverb]
(unfortunately)
“Helaas” is an adverb in Dutch that means “unfortunately.” Interestingly, this word originates from French, where the term “hélas” also means “unfortunately.”
-
ja
[interjection]
-
verliezen
[verb]
-
internationaal
[adjective]
(international)
-
beschikken
[verb]
-
Duits
[adjective]
(german)
-
einde
[noun]
(end)
-
bevinden
[verb]
(to be located)
-
hieronder
[adverb]
-
juli
[noun]
(july)
-
minister
[noun]
(a minister)
-
inwoner
[noun]
(inhabitant)
-
hopen
[verb]
(to hope)
-
club
[noun]
(club)
-
aansluiten
[verb]
(to connect)
-
stap
[noun]
(step)
-
online
[adjective]
(online)
-
winkel
[noun]
(a shop)
-
waarvan
[adverb]
-
meteen
[adverb]
(immediately)
-
zondag
[noun]
(sunday)
-
actie
[noun]
(action)
-
sociaal
[adjective]
(social)
-
compleet
[adjective]
(complete)
-
gesprek
[noun]
(talk)
-
vanwege
[preposition]
(because of)
-
maandag
[noun]
(monday)
-
niveau
[noun]
(level)
-
groeien
[verb]
-
succes
[noun]
(success)
-
kracht
[noun]
(power)
-
donderdag
[noun]
(thursday)
-
bekijken
[verb]
-
zes
[numeral]
(six)
-
passen
[verb]
(to suit)
-
bezoek
[noun]
(visit)
-
lijn
[noun]
(a line)
-
praktijk
[noun]
(practice)
-
onderwerp
[noun]
(topic)
-
bedoelen
[verb]
(to mean)
-
tellen
[verb]
(to count)
-
kamer
[noun]
(a room)
-
zin
[noun]
(meaning)
The Dutch word “zin” can have different meanings depending on the context. It can mean “sense” or “meaning,” but it can also refer to “desire” or “inclination.” For instance, the phrase “Ik heb zin in een kopje koffie” translates to “I desire a cup of coffee.”
-
zoon
[noun]
(son)
-
overheid
[noun]
-
provincie
[noun]
(province)
-
combinatie
[noun]
(combination)
-
daarvoor
[adverb]
-
woensdag
[noun]
(Wednesday)
-
uniek
[adjective]
(unique)
-
internet
[noun]
(internet)
-
sluiten
[verb]
(to close)
-
precies
[adjective]
(precise)
-
best
[adjective]
(best)
-
wit
[adjective]
(white)
-
zwart
[adjective]
(black)
-
normaal
[adjective]
(normal)
-
bevatten
[verb]
(to contain)
-
overigens
[adverb]
-
tien
[numeral]
(ten)
-
augustus
[noun]
(august)
-
kosten
[verb]
(to cost)
-
waarschijnlijk
[adjective]
(probable)
-
wet
[noun]
(law)
-
dagelijks
[adjective]
(daily)
-
deelnemer
[noun]
(participant)
-
bestuur
[noun]
(management)
-
rest
[noun]
(rest)
-
februari
[noun]
(february)
-
waarop
[adverb]
-
welkom
[adjective]
(welcome)
-
wachten
[verb]
(to wait)
-
draaien
[verb]
(to turn)
-
voeren
[verb]
-
hoofd
[noun]
(head)
-
onderwijs
[noun]
(education)
-
breed
[adjective]
(wide)
-
bank
[noun]
(bank, bench)
-
baan
[noun]
(a track)
-
waarmee
[adverb]
-
tonen
[verb]
(to show)
-
makkelijk
[adjective]
(easy)
-
verschil
[noun]
(difference)
-
nadat
[conjunction]
(after)
-
dinsdag
[noun]
(tuesday)
-
spel
[noun]
(game)
-
relatie
[noun]
(relation)
-
groen
[adjective]
(green)
The word “groen” is commonly used in Dutch because it represents the color “green”, which is important in Dutch culture for its connection to nature, sustainability, and environmentalism. This word is also linked to the Dutch political party “GroenLinks” (GreenLeft).
-
modern
[adjective]
(modern)
-
natuur
[noun]
(nature)
-
beperken
[verb]
(to limit)
-
voldoen
[verb]
(to satisfy)
-
veilig
[adjective]
(safe)
-
warm
[adjective]
(hot)
-
afspraak
[noun]
(appointment)
-
buurt
[noun]
(neighborhood)
-
rood
[adjective]
(red)
-
toevoegen
[verb]
(to add)
-
afsluiten
[verb]
-
bijdrage
[noun]
(contribution)
-
overzicht
[noun]
-
bezoeken
[verb]
(to visit)
-
maximaal
[adjective]
(maximum)
-
deur
[noun]
(door)
-
heen
[adverb]
(to)
-
bedrag
[noun]
(amount)
-
les
[noun]
(lesson)
-
klaar
[adjective]
(finished)
-
voordeel
[noun]
(advantage)
-
leeftijd
[noun]
(age)
-
jongen
[noun]
(a boy)
-
speler
[noun]
(a player)
-
stand
[noun]
(position)
-
model
[noun]
(model)
-
wens
[noun]
(wish)
-
stoppen
[verb]
(to stop)
-
proces
[noun]
(a process)
-
immers
[adverb]
(after all)
-
antwoord
[noun]
(answer)
-
circa
[preposition]
-
ervoor
[adverb]
-
regel
[noun]
(rule)
-
ziekenhuis
[noun]
(a hospital)
-
bericht
[noun]
(message)
-
geschiedenis
[noun]
(history)
-
energie
[noun]
(energy)
-
positief
[adjective]
(positive)
-
rust
[noun]
(peace)
-
klacht
[noun]
(complaint)
-
Utrecht
[proper noun]
-
rustig
[adjective]
(calm)
-
den
[noun]
(pine tree)
-
gevoel
[noun]
(feeling)
-
jaarlijks
[adjective]
(annual)
-
Europa
[proper noun]
(Europe)
-
nacht
[noun]
(night)
-
gemiddeld
[adjective]
(average)
-
feest
[noun]
(party)
-
afstand
[noun]
(distance)
-
titel
[noun]
(title)
-
behoren
[verb]
(to belong)
-
aangeven
[verb]
(to indicate)
-
bezoeker
[noun]
(visitor)
-
heer
[noun]
(a gentleman)
-
hulp
[noun]
(assistance)
-
straat
[noun]
(street)
-
helft
[noun]
(half)
-
openbaar
[adjective]
(public)
-
bedragen
[verb]
-
digitaal
[adjective]
(digital)
-
verdwijnen
[verb]
(to disappear)
-
realiseren
[verb]
(realize)
-
aldus
[adverb]
(thus)
-
vakantie
[noun]
(vacation)
-
oprichten
[verb]
(set up)
-
kilometer
[noun]
(kilometer)
-
onderzoeken
[verb]
(to research)
-
verbinden
[verb]
(to connect)
-
spraak
[noun]
(speech)
-
lokaal
[adjective]
(local)
-
lijst
[noun]
(list)
-
links
[adjective]
(left)
-
technisch
[adjective]
(technical)
-
partner
[noun]
(partner)
-
boom
[noun]
(tree)
-
nationaal
[adjective]
(national)
-
afhankelijk
[adjective]
(dependent)
-
hotel
[noun]
(hotel)
-
hiermee
[adverb]
-
midden
[adverb]
(in the middle)
-
regelen
[verb]
-
gemakkelijk
[adjective]
(easy)
-
daarvan
[adverb]
-
nou
[adverb]
(now)
-
plant
[noun]
(plant)
-
voorzitter
[noun]
-
Rotterdam
[proper noun]
-
ooit
[adverb]
(ever)
-
keuken
[noun]
(kitchen)
-
diep
[adjective]
(deep)
-
specifiek
[adjective]
(specific)
-
zichzelf
[pronoun]
(oneself)
-
start
[noun]
(start)
-
vlak
[adjective]
(plane)
-
werknemer
[noun]
(an employee)
-
ontwerp
[noun]
(design)
-
techniek
[noun]
(technique)
-
allerlei
[determiner]
(all kinds of)
-
hetzelfde
[determiner]
(the same)
-
flink
[adjective]
(considerable)
-
slag
[noun]
(battle)
-
ondersteunen
[verb]
(to support)
-
zomer
[noun]
(summer)
-
momenteel
[adverb]
(currently)
-
duur
[adjective]
(expensive)
The Dutch adjective “duur” means “expensive.” Interestingly, this word is similar to the corresponding Danish adjective, which is “dyrt.” For more on this, see this article on the linguistic similarities and differences between Danish and Dutch.
-
schip
[noun]
(ship)
-
verbeteren
[verb]
(to improve)
-
vertrekken
[verb]
(to leave)
-
training
[noun]
(training)
-
voordat
[conjunction]
(before)
-
stem
[noun]
(voice)
-
heten
[verb]
(to be named)
-
voet
[noun]
(foot)
-
toepassing
[noun]
(application)
-
restaurant
[noun]
(restaurant)
-
student
[noun]
(student)
-
fijn
[adjective]
(nice)
-
ideaal
[adjective]
(ideal)
-
officieel
[adjective]
(official)
-
behandelen
[verb]
(to deal with)
-
sturen
[verb]
(to send)
-
schade
[noun]
(damage)
-
uitvoering
[noun]
(performance)
-
effect
[noun]
(effect)
-
afdeling
[noun]
(department)
-
eigenaar
[noun]
(owner)
-
begrijpen
[verb]
(to understand)
-
adres
[noun]
(address)
-
prima
[adjective]
(fine)
-
voorwaarde
[noun]
(condition)
-
versie
[noun]
(version)
-
stijgen
[verb]
(to rise)
-
bestellen
[verb]
(to order)
-
tegenwoordig
[adjective]
(current)
-
route
[noun]
(route)
-
regering
[noun]
(a government)
-
inzetten
[verb]
-
hoewel
[conjunction]
(although)
-
gedurende
[preposition]
(during)
-
brief
[noun]
(letter)
The Dutch word “brief” means “letter” in the sense of a written message that is sent to someone. On a related note, see this guide on how to write a letter or an email in Dutch.
-
toepassen
[verb]
(to apply)
-
perfect
[adjective]
(perfect)
-
invloed
[noun]
(influence)
-
overleg
[noun]
(consultation)
-
ervaren
[verb]
(to experience)
-
rijk
[adjective]
(rich)
-
gezond
[adjective]
(healthy)
-
serie
[noun]
(series)
-
raad
[noun]
(a council)
-
vervangen
[verb]
(to replace)
-
gezin
[noun]
(family)
-
ondanks
[preposition]
(despite)
-
kop
[noun]
(cup)
-
paard
[noun]
(a horse)
-
bewoner
[noun]
(inhabitant)
-
thema
[noun]
(theme)
-
risico
[noun]
(risk)
-
Engels
[adjective]
(english)
-
vestigen
[verb]
(to settle)
-
landelijk
[adjective]
(rural)
-
verdienen
[verb]
(to deserve)
-
geloven
[verb]
(to believe)
-
patiënt
[noun]
(patient)
-
uitstekend
[adjective]
(excellent)
-
dergelijk
[determiner]
(such)
-
taal
[noun]
(language)
-
computer
[noun]
(computer)
-
orde
[noun]
(order)
-
kunst
[noun]
(art)
The Dutch word “kunst” means “art”. It is a frequently used term because the Netherlands has a renowned artistic heritage which includes famous artists, such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.
-
last
[noun]
(burden)
-
reageren
[verb]
(to react)
-
meisje
[noun]
(girl)
-
ontdekken
[verb]
(to discover)
-
ervan
[adverb]
-
blij
[adjective]
(happy)
-
interessant
[adjective]
(interesting)
-
reis
[noun]
(trip)
-
bus
[noun]
(bus)
-
professioneel
[adjective]
(professional)
-
apart
[adjective]
(separate)
-
terrein
[noun]
(terrain)
-
eiland
[noun]
(island)
-
zon
[noun]
(sun)
-
beweging
[noun]
(movement)
-
slachtoffer
[noun]
(victim)
-
weekend
[noun]
(weekend)
-
stof
[noun]
(substance, topic)
In Dutch, the word “stof” can refer to a physical substance that has mass and takes up space, such as dust, dirt, or fabric. However, it can also refer to matter more abstractly, such as a subject matter or material for study.
-
dochter
[noun]
(daughter)
The Dutch word “dochter” translates to “daughter” in English. Interestingly, the spelling of this Dutch word is halfway between the English word “daughter” and the German word “Tochter”. This is because Dutch, English, and German are all part of the Germanic language family, and they share many similarities in vocabulary.
-
economisch
[adjective]
(economic)
-
plaat
[noun]
(plate)
-
geweldig
[adjective]
(awesome)
-
lucht
[noun]
(air, sky)
-
Duitsland
[proper noun]
(Germany)
The word “Duitsland” often appears in Dutch news articles because refers to Germany, an important neighboring country of the Netherlands. Germany is one of the Netherlands' biggest trading partners. That is why this word is often used when talking about trade and international relations.
-
hiervan
[adverb]
-
doordat
[conjunction]
(because)
-
inderdaad
[adverb]
(indeed)
-
nieuws
[noun]
(news)
-
hangen
[verb]
(to hang)
-
presenteren
[verb]
(to present)
-
oorlog
[noun]
(war)
-
beroep
[noun]
(a profession)
-
taak
[noun]
(task)
-
ministerie
[noun]
(ministry)
-
drinken
[verb]
(to drink)
-
evenement
[noun]
(event)
-
België
[proper noun]
(Belgium)
België is a frequently-used Dutch word because it is the Dutch name for the country of Belgium. Belgium is a neighboring country of the Netherlands, and Dutch is one of the official languages spoken in Belgium, alongside French and German.
-
maatregel
[noun]
(measure)
-
krant
[noun]
(newspaper)
-
reeds
[adverb]
(already)
-
werkgever
[noun]
(an employer)
-
wijk
[noun]
(neighborhood)
-
fout
[noun]
(error)
The Dutch noun “fout” refers to an “error” or “mistake”. Interestingly, the origin of this Dutch word can be traced back to the French language, where the word “faute” has a similar meaning.
-
Haag
[proper noun]
The term “Haag” frequently appears in Dutch texts because it is part of the name of the capital city of the Netherlands, which is officially known as “Den Haag” in Dutch. In English, the city is referred to as “The Hague”. Due to its significance in government, politics, and international relations, particularly as the home of several international organizations and courts, the word “Haag” often pops up in Dutch news articles and conversations.
-
leiding
[noun]
(leadership, pipe)
“Leiding” is a common Dutch word because it has multiple meanings and uses. As a noun, it can mean “leadership,” “management,” “guidance,” or “pipe” (as in plumbing). It is also commonly used in compound words, such as “bedrijfsleiding” (company management) and “waterleidingen” (water pipes).
-
los
[adjective]
(loose)
-
zeven
[numeral]
(seven)
-
type
[noun]
(type)
-
acht
[numeral]
(eight)
-
aanbod
[noun]
(offer)
-
datum
[noun]
(date)
-
sfeer
[noun]
(atmosphere)
-
zogenaamd
[adjective]
(so-called)
-
maat
[noun]
(mate)
The Dutch word “maat” has multiple meanings and uses. It can refer to a person’s buddy, but it can also refer to a size or measurement. Additionally, “maat” is also a term for a deckhand or mate on a ship.
-
vaststellen
[verb]
(to determine)
-
optimaal
[adjective]
(optimal)
-
veroorzaken
[verb]
(to cause)
-
verwijderen
[verb]
(to remove)
-
lukken
[verb]
(to succeed)
-
link
[noun]
(link)
-
grens
[noun]
(border)
-
duurzaam
[adjective]
(sustainable)
-
toegang
[noun]
(access)
-
medium
[noun]
(medium)
-
wijzen
[verb]
(to point)
-
inhoud
[noun]
(content)
-
verplichten
[verb]
(to oblige)
-
initiatief
[noun]
(initiative)
-
motor
[noun]
(engine)
-
netwerk
[noun]
(network)
-
opleveren
[verb]
(yield)
-
inzicht
[noun]
(insight)
-
aanpassen
[verb]
(to adjust)
-
praten
[verb]
(to talk)
-
veiligheid
[noun]
(safety)
-
gast
[noun]
(guest)
-
vermelden
[verb]
(to mention)
-
meenemen
[verb]
-
verantwoordelijk
[adjective]
(responsible)
-
inclusief
[adjective]
-
begeleiden
[verb]
(to accompany)
-
noodzakelijk
[adjective]
(necessary)
-
gebruiker
[noun]
(user)
-
strijd
[noun]
(conflict)
-
missen
[verb]
(to miss)
-
collega
[noun]
(colleague)
-
beschermen
[verb]
(to protect)
-
rechts
[adjective]
(right)
-
klik
[verb]
(click)
-
toenemen
[verb]
(to increase)
-
overal
[adverb]
(everywhere)
-
brand
[noun]
(fire)
-
karakter
[noun]
(a character)
-
cultuur
[noun]
(culture)
-
instelling
[noun]
(institution)
-
gang
[noun]
(hallway, corridor)
-
voorbij
[adverb]
(past)
-
behoefte
[noun]
(a need)
-
werkzaamheid
[noun]
(efficacy)
-
ziekte
[noun]
(disease)
-
wetenschappelijk
[adjective]
(scientific)
-
verandering
[noun]
(change)
-
standaard
[adjective]
(standard)
-
museum
[noun]
(museum)
-
liefde
[noun]
(love)
-
bevestigen
[verb]
(to confirm)
-
rechter
[noun]
(judge)
-
niemand
[pronoun]
(no one)
-
opbouwen
[verb]
(to build up)
-
dankzij
[preposition]
(thanks to)
-
morgen
[adverb]
(tomorrow)
-
top
[noun]
(top)
-
ondernemer
[noun]
(entrepreneur)
-
behalen
[verb]
(to achieve)
-
minimaal
[adjective]
(minimal)
-
voormalig
[adjective]
(former)
-
voorstel
[noun]
(proposal)
-
wijn
[noun]
(wine)
-
gedeelte
[noun]
(section)
-
besluit
[noun]
(decision)
-
veld
[noun]
(a field)
-
begeleiding
[noun]
(accompaniment)
-
baseren
[verb]
(to base)
-
slaan
[verb]
(to beat)
-
bouw
[noun]
-
oorzaak
[noun]
(cause)
-
mede
[adverb]
(co-)
-
verleden
[noun]
(the past)
-
onderhoud
[noun]
(maintenance)
-
tafel
[noun]
(table)
-
jezelf
[pronoun]
(yourself)
-
pand
[noun]
(pledge)
-
Groningen
[proper noun]
The word Groningen frequently appears in Dutch texts because it is the name of a province in the Netherlands. It is also the name of a city that is that province’s capital.
-
moeite
[noun]
(difficulty)
-
gisteren
[adverb]
(yesterday)
-
steen
[noun]
(stone)
-
college
[noun]
(college)
-
termijn
[noun]
(term)
-
verwerken
[verb]
(to process)
-
telefoon
[noun]
(telephone)
-
verzoek
[noun]
(request)
-
vrijwel
[adverb]
(almost)
-
uitmaken
[verb]
-
beleid
[noun]
(policy)
-
vertrouwen
[noun]
(trust)
-
Frankrijk
[proper noun]
(France)
-
zingen
[verb]
(to sing)
-
verband
[noun]
(a connection)
“Verband” is a frequently used Dutch word because it has multiple common meanings. For example, it can mean “connection”, such as a logical or causal connection between things, and it can also mean “bandage”.
-
dicht
[adjective]
(closed)
-
plezier
[noun]
(pleasure)
-
dik
[adjective]
(fat)
-
historisch
[adjective]
(historical)
-
zee
[noun]
(sea)
The Dutch word “zee” translates to “sea” in English and is a commonly used word in Dutch. This is not surprising given that the Netherlands has a long coastline. The sea has played a considerable role in Dutch history. In the 17th century, the Dutch Republic was one of the leading sea powers in the world which enabled the country to become prosperous.
-
Belgisch
[adjective]
(belgian)
-
blauw
[adjective]
(blue)
-
daarin
[adverb]
-
ondersteuning
[noun]
(support)
-
bron
[noun]
(source)
-
opstellen
[verb]
(line up)
-
eveneens
[adverb]
(also)
-
burgemeester
[noun]
(mayor)
-
mening
[noun]
(an opinion)
-
bal
[noun]
(ball)
-
ontwerpen
[verb]
(to design)
-
vrijwilliger
[noun]
(volunteer)
-
opdrachtgever
[noun]
-
geluid
[noun]
(sound)
-
station
[noun]
(station)
-
verkoop
[noun]
(sale)
-
oorspronkelijk
[adjective]
(original)
-
zichtbaar
[adjective]
(visible)
“Zichtbaar” is a Dutch adjective that means “visible”. It is derived from the German adjective “sichtbar”.
-
bekendmaken
[verb]
(to announce)
-
waaronder
[adverb]
(under which)
-
wind
[noun]
(wind)
-
maal
[noun]
(meal)
-
Peter
[proper noun]
-
positie
[noun]
(position)
-
militair
[adjective]
(military)
-
praktisch
[adjective]
(practical)
-
methode
[noun]
(method)
-
stijl
[noun]
(style)
-
gelegenheid
[noun]
(occasion)
-
deelnemen
[verb]
(to participate)
-
vliegen
[verb]
(to fly)
-
binnenkort
[adverb]
(soon)
-
produceren
[verb]
(to produce)
-
vergeten
[verb]
(to forget)
-
koffie
[noun]
(coffee)
-
steken
[verb]
-
lief
[adjective]
(sweet)
-
fiets
[noun]
(bicycle)
“Fiets” is a Dutch word that means “bicycle”. This word is widely used because cycling is a popular mode of transportation in the Netherlands, where an extensive network of bike paths makes cycling a pleasant way to get around.
-
collectie
[noun]
(collection)
-
bewust
[adjective]
(aware)
The Dutch word “bewust” is an adjective that translates to “aware” in English. This term comes from the German word “bewusst”.
-
gat
[noun]
(hole, gap)
-
afbeelding
[noun]
(image)
-
automatisch
[adjective]
(automatic)
-
wellicht
[adverb]
(probably)
-
kantoor
[noun]
(office)
-
productie
[noun]
(production)
-
sport
[noun]
(sport)
-
verklaren
[verb]
(to explain)
-
boot
[noun]
(boat)
The Dutch word “boot” (which translates to “boat” in English) is frequently used because there are many ports in the Netherlands, including the Port of Rotterdam, the largest in Europe and one of the busiest in the world. In addition, the Port of Amsterdam is another important hub for cargo and passenger traffic.
-
controle
[noun]
(control)
-
blad
[noun]
(leaf)
“Blad” is a Dutch word with multiple meanings. It can mean “leaf,” as in a part of a plant, but it can also mean “page” or “magazine” in certain contexts.
-
trouwen
[verb]
(to marry)
-
succesvol
[adjective]
(successful)
-
commissie
[noun]
(commission)
-
tekenen
[verb]
(to draw)
-
studie
[noun]
(a study)
-
gezicht
[noun]
(sight)
-
discussie
[noun]
(discussion)
-
vis
[noun]
(fish)
-
merk
[noun]
(brand)
-
zacht
[adjective]
(soft)
-
eis
[noun]
(requirement)
-
Nederlander
[noun]
(a dutchman)
-
zelfstandig
[adjective]
(independent)
-
rondom
[preposition]
(around)
-
pakken
[verb]
(to grab)
-
huid
[noun]
(skin)
-
trein
[noun]
(train)
The Dutch word “trein” (which translates to “train” in English), is widely used in the Netherlands because trains are an important mode of transportation in the country. The Netherlands has a vast railway network, so trains are a popular option for daily commutes as well as for long-distance travel.
-
tijdelijk
[adjective]
(temporary)
-
gezamenlijk
[adjective]
(joint)
-
vogel
[noun]
(bird)
-
honderd
[numeral]
(hundred)
-
tip
[noun]
(tip)
-
handig
[adjective]
(handy)
-
verkrijgbaar
[adjective]
(available)
-
middag
[noun]
(afternoon)
-
adviseren
[verb]
-
ergens
[adverb]
(somewhere)
-
arm
[noun]
(arm)
In Dutch, the word “arm” is a homonym which has two distinct meanings. As a noun, it means “arm,” referring to a limb of the body. On the other hand, when used as an adjective, it can mean “poor” or “destitute.” The context in which the word is used determines its meaning.
-
directeur
[noun]
(director)
-
aanbrengen
[verb]
(to apply)
-
overig
[adjective]
(other)
-
strand
[noun]
(beach)
The Dutch word “strand” (which translates to “beach” in English) is often used because the Netherlands has over 400 kilometers of coastline, with numerous beaches that attract tourists from around the world. Some examples of Dutch beaches include the famous Scheveningen beach (in The Hague) and the Zandvoort beach, located just a short train ride from Amsterdam.
-
gedachte
[noun]
(thought)
-
dubbel
[adjective]
(double)
-
Vlaams
[adjective]
(flemish)
The word “Vlaams” is a Dutch adjective that refers to Flanders, the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium.
-
oplossen
[verb]
(to solve)
-
publiceren
[verb]
(to publish)
-
koning
[noun]
(a king)
The Dutch term “koning” (which translates to “king” in English) is often used because the Netherlands has had kings for centuries. Today, the Dutch royal family holds a ceremonial position in Dutch society and serves as a symbol of national unity. The word “koning” is also frequently used in the expression “Koningsdag” (King's Day), a national holiday that celebrates the birthday of the king.
-
voornamelijk
[adverb]
(mainly)
-
achtergrond
[noun]
(background)
-
slagen
[verb]
(to succeed)
-
bespreken
[verb]
(to discuss)
-
slapen
[verb]
(to sleep)
-
eindigen
[verb]
(to end)
-
tegenover
[preposition]
(opposite)
-
personeel
[noun]
(staff)
-
spoor
[noun]
(track)
-
bijeenkomst
[noun]
(meeting)
-
dak
[noun]
(roof)
-
opvallen
[verb]
-
invullen
[verb]
-
verlaten
[verb]
(to leave)
-
maatschappelijk
[adjective]
(social)
-
werking
[noun]
(operation)
-
populair
[adjective]
(popular)
-
nauwelijks
[adverb]
(barely)
-
uitspraak
[noun]
(pronunciation)
-
ernstig
[adjective]
(serious)
-
gedrag
[noun]
(behaviour)
-
voorstellen
[verb]
(to introduce)
-
opzicht
[noun]
(respect)
-
behoorlijk
[adjective]
(proper)
-
hoop
[noun]
(heap)
-
burger
[noun]
(citizen)
-
lastig
[adjective]
(difficult)
-
onderneming
[noun]
(enterprise)
-
behalve
[preposition]
(except)
-
opgeven
[verb]
(to report)
-
controleren
[verb]
(to check)
-
rapport
[noun]
(a report)
-
erop
[adverb]
-
indruk
[noun]
(impression)
-
optie
[noun]
(option)
-
Brits
[adjective]
(british)
-
kader
[noun]
(frame)
-
verbinding
[noun]
(link)
-
bewegen
[verb]
(to move)
-
verkrijgen
[verb]
(to obtain)
-
volwassen
[adjective]
(adult)
-
voorlopig
[adjective]
(provisional)
-
service
[noun]
(service)
-
kunstenaar
[noun]
(artist)
-
eindelijk
[adverb]
(finally)
-
samenleving
[noun]
(society)
-
park
[noun]
(park)
-
uitzicht
[noun]
(outlook)
-
principe
[noun]
(principle)
-
bevolking
[noun]
(population)
-
medisch
[adjective]
(medical)
-
rekenen
[verb]
(to calculate)
-
steun
[noun]
(support)
-
broer
[noun]
(brother)
-
vergadering
[noun]
(meeting)
-
ronde
[noun]
(round)