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The Dutch phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.
Hi: hallo! ![]() |
What is your name?: hoe heet u? ![]() |
Nice to meet you: leuk u te ontmoeten! ![]() |
How are you?: hoe gaat het met u? ![]() |
I'm good, thanks: goed, dank je! - goed, dank u! ![]() |
And you?: en u? ![]() |
More questions about language and age:
If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:
More personal information about origins and profession:
Offering or asking for help and giving directions:
Can I help you?: kan ik u helpen? ![]() |
Can you help me?: kunt u me helpen? ![]() |
Where is the airport?: waar is de luchthaven? ![]() |
Go straight: ga rechtdoor ![]() |
Then: dan ![]() |
Turn left: sla linksaf ![]() |
Turn right: sla rechtsaf ![]() |
Good wishes in Dutch in holidays and occasions:
Happy birthday: gefeliciteerd! ![]() |
Happy new year: gelukkig nieuw jaar! ![]() |
Merry Christmas: gelukkig kerstfeest! ![]() |
Good luck: succes! ![]() |
Congratulations: gefeliciteerd! ![]() |
Dutch expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:
Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:
Are you okay?: gaat het? ![]() |
I need a doctor: ik heb een dokter nodig ![]() |
Help: help! ![]() |
Call the ambulance: bel een ziekenwagen! ![]() |
Call the police: bel de politie! ![]() |
I am sick: ik ben misselijk ![]() |
These Dutch phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Dutch Vocabulary and Dutch Grammar, you might want to visit our Dutch Flashcards to practice what you learned.
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Did you know? Phrases are the combination of the use of vocabulary and grammar. Mastering the vocabulary and grammar can result in the ability to make useful Dutch phrases. |