Getting around in any foreign country is always easier if you can speak a little of the language and understand a few keywords – This is true in the Netherlands as well. We’ve selected 50 useful Dutch phrases with their English translation. Click on the speaker logo to hear the phrase in Dutch.
If you are looking for more English to Dutch language resources take a look at our Learn Dutch page. We have videos, and links to partners that will help you expand your vocabulary beyond these useful Dutch Phrases.
Welcome
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Hello
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How are you?
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Hoe gaat het met jou? Hoe gaat het? (inf)
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I’m fine, thanks. And you?
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Goed, dank je. En met jou? (inf)
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Long time no see
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What’s your name?
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Hoe heet je? Wat is jouw naam? (inf)
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My name is …
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Ik heet …
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Where are you from?
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Waar kom je vandaan? (inf)
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I’m from …
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Pleased to meet you
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Leuk je te ontmoeten
Aangename kennismaking
Aangenaam kennis te maken
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Good morning
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Good afternoon
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Goede dag
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Good evening
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Good night
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Have a good sleep
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Goodbye
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See you later
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Tot ziens
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See you soon
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Good luck
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Succes!
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Cheers/Good health!
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Have a nice day
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Enjoy the meal
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Have a safe journey
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Have a good holiday
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I don’t understand
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Please speak more slowly
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Can you help me?
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I’m looking for…
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Please write it down
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Zou u het voor mij willen opschrijven, alstublieft? (frm)
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Do you speak English?
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Spreekt u Engels? (frm)
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Yes
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No
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Yes, a little
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Excuse me
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Neem me niet kwalijk
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How much is this?
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Please
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Sorry
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Thank you
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Dank U / Dank U wel (frm)
Bedankt / Dan k je wel (inf)
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Response (You’re welcome)
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Where is…?
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Get well soon
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How do you say … in Dutch?
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Help!
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Fire!
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Stop!
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Call the police!
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Congratulations!
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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Happy Easter
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Happy Birthday
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Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag
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(inf) – Informal phrase
(frm) – Formal phrase
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