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Dutch Phrases Every Traveler Should Know

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Are you heading to the Netherlands anytime soon or just curious about learning some basic Dutch phrases? Dutch can be a hard language to master (I’m experiencing this myself) but let me teach you some basic words and phrases to navigate a typical Dutch day.

Greetings

Hallo!Hi
GoedemorgenGood Morning
GoedenmiddagGood Afternoon
GoedenavondGood evening
Hoe gaat het met u? (formal)How are you?
Het gaat goedI’m fine
Fijne Dag!Have a nice day!
DoeiBye
Tot Ziens!See you later

Polite Words

PardonExcuse Me
AlstublieftPlease
Dank u wel (formal)Thank you
Dank je wel (informal)Thank you
BedanktThank you
Mag ik een … alstublieftCan I have a … please

Very Useful

JaYes
NeeNo
Ik kom uit…I come from…
Kunt u mij helpen?Could you help me? (Formal)
Ik begrijp je nietI don’t understand you
Ik spreek een beetje NederlandsI speak a little Dutch
Kan u dat herhalen?Can you repeat that please?
Waar is het station?Where is the station?
Waar is het toilet?Where is the toilet?
Hoeveel kost dat?How much does that cost?
GeslotenClosed
Kijk uit!Watch Out!

At the Restaurant

ReserverenTo make a reservation
Wat wilt u bestellen?What would you like to order?
VoorgerechtenAppetizers
HoofdgerechtenMain Courses
NagerechtenDeserts
Eet smakelijkEnjoy your meal!
De menukaartThe menu
De rekeningThe bill
PinnenTo pay by Card
Proost!Cheers!
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16 comments
  1. ashley says:
    June 10, 2020 at 10:27 pm

    This is so neat. learning phrases from other languages is always so much fun and unique.

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  2. Bella says:
    June 10, 2020 at 10:51 pm

    oh this is so neat, I speak Italian but I love learning new langues. Thanks for sharing this

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  3. Michael says:
    June 10, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    taking notes! hopefully we’ll travel on these lands soon! maybe when the lockdowns are not that strict anymoe

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  4. Renata Feyen says:
    June 11, 2020 at 11:15 am

    Those are very handy phrases when you are in the Netherlands for a visit – I speak dutch fluently since I am from Belgium 🙂

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  5. Maartje van Sandwijk says:
    June 11, 2020 at 11:29 am

    As a dutch person, I can definitely confirm that you need to know these. Or, just speak English. Most Dutch people will be able to help you 🙂

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  6. Krysten Quiles says:
    June 11, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    Oh this is super helpful for anyone traveling to an area that speaks dutch! thank you!

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  7. norma says:
    June 11, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    This seems so interesting. I am sure anyone would find this blog helpful!

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  8. WorldInEyes says:
    June 11, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    Thanks for sharing this…This looks so lovely and amazing..this gives much relief and pleasure…

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  9. ALexis says:
    June 11, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    I love these resources, just wish I could get the accent as well. I love listening to my dutch friends speak.

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  10. chad says:
    June 11, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    I can’t can’t can’t wait to go back to amsterdam, had the best time in my life there.

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  11. Katie says:
    June 12, 2020 at 1:41 am

    This is such a great list! I don’t have a trip planned for the netherlands yet, but it is on my list for the future. i think it is important to know at least a few key phrases when traveling to a country that speaks another language.

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  12. The Backpacksters says:
    June 12, 2020 at 3:00 am

    This is amazing! Pinning it for future reference

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  13. tweenselmom says:
    June 12, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Thanks for an interesting article! I would love to learn another language and I hope I can visit this place too!

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  14. Monidipa says:
    June 12, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    I actually speak Italian and spanish bt this looks good to learn..

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  15. Sushmita says:
    June 12, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    Bookmarking this! So helpful! I hope I am able to visiti the Netherlands again soon!

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  16. Berlian says:
    July 30, 2020 at 11:01 am

    I’m currently learning dutch and i think those are very helpful as basic for beginner and to the one who wants visit there

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