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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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  1. 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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