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 because that's exactly what this page is all about!
By looking below, you'll find 28 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 useful phrases and more, scroll down or use the quick links provided below.
Common Words and Phrases in Dutch:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of basic words from English to Dutch.
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Saying Yes and No in Dutch
Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome in Dutch
Exchanging Names in Dutch
Dutch Words for Asking How Are You?
Asking Do You Speak English? in Dutch
Other Useful Dutch Phrases
Saying Yes and No in Dutch
Words like yes, no, and maybe are super important in any language.
Ja ➔ Yes
Nee ➔ No
Misschien ➔ Maybe
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.
Hartelijk bedankt. ➔ Heartfelt thanks.
Ontzettend bedankt! ➔ Thanks a lot!
Geen dank. ➔ Don't mention it. / No thanks needed. (informal)
Graag gedaan. ➔ You're welcome.
Exchanging Names in Dutch
Name introductions in Dutch will be very important during first meetings.
Hoe heet je? ➔ What's your name?
Ik heet (name). ➔ My name is (name).
Ik ben (name). ➔ I'm (name).
Ik reis samen met (name). ➔ I'm traveling with (name).
Dat is mijn vader. ➔ That's my father.
Dutch Words for Asking How Are You?
This will help you to ask for answer the question, how are you? in Dutch.
Hoe gaat het? ➔ How are you?
Hoe voel je je? ➔ How do you feel?
Alles goed, en met jou? ➔ I'm fine, and you?
Goed, dank je. ➔ Fine, thank you.
Asking Do You Speak English? in Dutch
If you are looking for English speakers in the Netherlands, these phrases might come in handy.
Spreek je engels? ➔ Do you speak English?
Ik spreek geen Nederlands. ➔ I don't speak any Dutch.
Other Useful Dutch Phrases
There are so many useful phrases in Dutch, here are several more you might want to learn.
Excuseer. ➔ Excuse me.
Hoe laat is het? ➔ What's the time?
Ik ben Nederlands. ➔ I am Dutch.
Kun je me helpen? ➔ Can you help me?
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?
This list of Basic Dutch words was last updated on March 16, 2025.
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