Learn essential Dutch words and phrases with accurate pronunciation to confidently navigate your next trip to the Netherlands.
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Essential everyday phrases, greetings, and numbers that you'll need for basic communication.
Useful phrases for navigating transportation, asking for directions, and booking accommodations.
Dutch dining vocabulary to help you order food, understand menus, and enjoy local cuisine.
Phrases for shopping experiences, trying on clothes, and asking about products.
Social phrases for parties, celebrations, and meeting new people in casual settings.
Important phrases for health emergencies, seeking help, and dealing with unexpected situations.
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| English | Dutch | Phonetic | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good morning | Goedemorgen | goo-de-mor-gen | Basics | |
| Where is the train station? | Waar is het treinstation? | vaar is het trane-stah-shon | Travel | |
| The bill, please | De rekening, alstublieft | duh ray-kuh-ning, ahl-stu-bleeft | Restaurant | |
| How much does this cost? | Hoeveel kost dit? | hoo-vale kost dit | Shopping | |
| Cheers! | Proost! | prohst | Parties |
Master Dutch pronunciation with our comprehensive guide to sounds, syllables, and common patterns.
Dutch vowels can be short or long, which changes their pronunciation. Practice these examples to master the basic vowel sounds.
Try pronouncing these common Dutch phrases to practice the sounds you've learned.
Hello, how are you?
hah-loh, hoo gaat het
I come from England.
ik kom oyt eng-uh-lant
Do you speak English?
sprayk oo eng-uls
Thank you!
dahnk yuh vel
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Basics Of Dutch was created to solve a common problem: learning essential Dutch phrases quickly and easily when traveling to the Netherlands.
Our founder, after struggling to find a simple resource for pronunciation and common phrases, developed this platform to help others communicate confidently during their travels.
We focus on practical, everyday language that's immediately useful, with accurate phonetic pronunciations and audio to help you sound more like a local.
We focus on useful phrases you'll actually need, organized by categories that match real-life situations.
Each phrase includes phonetic spelling and audio playback to help you sound more natural when speaking.
Our minimal design makes finding the phrases you need quick and easy, with no unnecessary complexity.
While many Dutch people speak excellent English, learning basic Dutch phrases shows respect for the local culture and can enhance your travel experience in numerous ways:
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