Dutch Vocabulary

If you’re learning Dutch, you’ve probably realized that the Dutch don’t always speak like your textbook or language app suggests. In real-life conversations, Dutch people often shorten words and throw in expressions that don’t make sense when translated literally. That’s because formal Dutch and spoken Dutch aren’t the same. Many courses focus on grammar and …

A Guide to Everyday Dutch: Small Talk, Slang, and Colloquial ExpressionsRead More »

Regardless of what Dutch language level you aspire toward, learning how to greet people and how to respond in kind will prove to be a fundamental part of your vocabulary. In a previous article, we went into detail about all the different ways to say hello in Dutch. However, a typical follow-up to that is …

Common Ways to Say “How Are You” in DutchRead More »

Learning a basic greeting will likely be one of the first things you pick up as you embark on your Dutch language studies. Regardless of your motivation for studying Dutch, be it travel, work, or interacting with friends or family, a basic greeting is always a useful piece of vocabulary to have on hand. In …

How to Say “Hello” in Dutch and Other Popular Dutch GreetingsRead More »

Before gaining a comprehensive vocabulary or perfecting the nuances of grammar, learning how to say “thank you” in Dutch is vital, especially for those early conversations. During my time in the Netherlands, while I was still fumbling through learning the language and the cultural etiquette, I found that humility, a willingness to try, and a …

“Thank You” in Dutch: Best Expressions for Any OccasionRead More »