Basic Dutch Words and Phrases
Common words and phrases are the bread and butter of any language. So, if you're hoping to learn some common Dutch words and phrases, then this is the page for you!
By looking below, you'll find 22 essential translations to help you communicate in Dutch. Includes phrases like yes and no, please and thank you, what's your name?, and can you help me? To learn these phrases and more, scroll down.
Common Dutch Words and Phrases:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of basic words from English to Dutch.
Saying Yes and No in Dutch
Words like yes, no, and maybe are super important in any language.
Ja ➔ Yes
Nee ➔ No
Misschien ➔ Maybe
Saying "Please", "Thank You", and "You're Welcome" in Dutch
If you need or receive a favor, then you'll need to know how to say please and thank you in Dutch.
Alstublieft ➔ Please / Here you go
Bedankt ➔ Thank you
Dank je wel ➔ Thank you very much
Graag gedaan ➔ You are welcome
Requesting a Person's Name in Dutch
Name introductions in Dutch will be very important during first meetings.
Hoe heet je? ➔ What's your name?
Ik heet (naam) ➔ My name is (name)
Ik reis samen met (name). ➔ I'm traveling with (name).
Dat is mijn vader ➔ That's my father
Other Useful Dutch Phrases
There are so many useful phrases in Dutch, here are several more you might want to learn.
Hoe voel je je? ➔ How do you feel?
Ben zo terug ➔ Be right back
Hoe laat is het? ➔ What's the time?
Ik ben Nederlands ➔ I am Dutch
Ik hou van jou ➔ I love you
Kun je me helpen? ➔ Can you help me?
Spreek je engels? ➔ Do you speak English?
Ik spreek geen Nederlands. ➔ I don't speak any Dutch.
Waar is het vliegveld? ➔ Where is the airport?
Waar vertrekt de trein? ➔ Where does the train leave?
Wanneer kom je naar Nederland? ➔ When do you come to The Netherlands?
*Basic Dutch words list last updated: March 18, 2018.
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