We made this list of the thousand most common Dutch words by doing a statistical analysis of a large collection of Dutch-language articles.
Dutch is a Germanic language, and so is English. That’s why quite a few Dutch words are similar to English, for example: “boek” (book), “woord” (word), and “vriend” (friend).
When you think of the Netherlands, you might picture tulips and windmills. But those words —“tulp” (tulip) and “windmolen” (windmill)— didn’t appear often enough in the texts that we analyzed to make it onto this list.
Neither did the word for “cheese” (“kaas” in Dutch).
Still, this list is full of useful Dutch words, like “mooi” (pretty), “fiets” (bicycle), and “vis” (fish).
Clearly, you’ll need to learn more than a thousand words to speak fluent Dutch. But this vocabulary list should get you started learning Dutch.
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1.
de
[article]
(the)
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2.
het
[article]
(the)
The Dutch word “het” is the definite article for nouns with the neuter grammatical gender.
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3.
zijn
[verb]
(to be)
The Dutch verb “zijn” (which means “to be”) also serves as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses. That explains its frequent use.
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4.
van
[preposition]
(of, from)
Another reason why this is such a common Dutch word is that it often appears in Dutch names, for example “van Gogh”. It primarily means 'of' or 'from'.
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5.
een
[article]
(a, an)
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6.
en
[conjunction]
(and)
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7.
in
[preposition]
(in)
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8.
op
[preposition]
(on, at)
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9.
te
[preposition/infinitive marker]
(to, at, too)
Often used with infinitives ('om te...') or in fixed expressions.
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10.
met
[preposition]
(with)
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11.
voor
[preposition]
(for, in front of)
While it can mean 'in front of', 'for' is a more frequent meaning.
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12.
worden
[verb]
(to become, get)
The verb “worden” is also used to form the passive voice in Dutch sentences, further increasing its usage (e.g., 'het wordt gedaan' - it is done).
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13.
dat
[conjunction/pronoun]
(that)
Can be a conjunction ('ik weet dat...') or a pronoun ('dat huis').
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14.
hebben
[verb]
(to have)
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15.
kunnen
[verb]
(to be able to, can)
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16.
die
[pronoun/determiner]
(that, those, who, which)
Relative pronoun or demonstrative ('die man').
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17.
je
[pronoun]
(you [informal])
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18.
aan
[preposition]
(on, at, to)
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19.
niet
[adverb]
(not)
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20.
ook
[adverb]
(also, too)
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21.
er
[adverb]
(there, [existential])
'Er' is a versatile word, often indicating existence ('er is' - there is) or location.
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22.
u
[pronoun]
(you [formal])
The Dutch language has both formal and informal “you” pronouns. The pronoun “u” is the formal one.
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23.
om
[preposition/conjunction]
(around, at, about, to [infinitive])
Very common, used for time ('om 3 uur'), purpose ('om te eten'), location ('om de hoek').
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24.
bij
[preposition]
(at, near, by, with)
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25.
ik
[pronoun]
(I)
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26.
veel
[adverb/determiner]
(much, many, a lot)
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27.
als
[conjunction]
(if, when, as, like)
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28.
door
[preposition]
(through, by)
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29.
deze
[determiner]
(this, these)
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30.
maar
[conjunction/adverb]
(but, just, only)
Can be a conjunction ('ik wil, maar...') or an adverb ('doe maar' - just do it).
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31.
of
[conjunction]
(or, whether, if)
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32.
naar
[preposition]
(to, towards)
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33.
dit
[determiner/pronoun]
(this)
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34.
dan
[adverb]
(then, than)
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35.
uit
[preposition]
(out of, from)
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36.
hij
[pronoun]
(he)
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37.
al
[adverb/determiner]
(already, all)
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38.
we
[pronoun]
(we)
In the Dutch language, the pronouns “we” and “wij” are synonyms, and both are frequently used. 'We' is the unstressed form.
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39.
over
[preposition/adverb]
(about, over, across)
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40.
nog
[adverb]
(still, yet, another)
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41.
gaan
[verb]
(to go)
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42.
ze
[pronoun]
(they, she, her)
'Ze' is the unstressed form of 'zij' (she) or 'zij' (they).
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43.
goed
[adjective/adverb]
(good, well)
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44.
ons
[pronoun/possessive determiner]
(us, our)
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45.
komen
[verb]
(to come)
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46.
zullen
[verb]
(shall, will)
The reason why the verb “zullen” is such a common Dutch word is that it is used to form the future tense.
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47.
tot
[preposition]
(until, till, to)
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48.
maken
[verb]
(to make, do)
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49.
wat
[pronoun/determiner]
(what, something)
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50.
moeten
[verb]
(must, have to, should)
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51.
jaar
[noun]
(year)
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52.
één
[numeral]
(one)
The accent differentiates it from 'een' (a/an).
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53.
wel
[adverb/particle]
(indeed, well, surely, yes [contrastive])
A very common modal particle, often implying contrast or affirmation.
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54.
ander
[adjective/pronoun]
(other, different)
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55.
zo
[adverb]
(so, thus, like this, soon)
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56.
groot
[adjective]
(big, large, great)
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57.
geen
[determiner]
(no, not a, none)
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58.
staan
[verb]
(to stand, be situated)
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59.
zich
[pronoun]
(oneself, himself, herself, itself, themselves [reflexive])
Reflexive pronoun for 3rd person (singular and plural) and formal 'u'.
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60.
willen
[verb]
(to want)
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61.
doen
[verb]
(to do, make)
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62.
zien
[verb]
(to see)
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63.
na
[preposition/adverb]
(after)
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64.
nieuw
[adjective]
(new)
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65.
wij
[pronoun]
(we)
'Wij' is the stressed form of 'we'.
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66.
nu
[adverb]
(now)
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67.
vinden
[verb]
(to find, think, feel [opinion])
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68.
weer
[adverb]
(again)
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69.
krijgen
[verb]
(to get, receive)
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70.
twee
[numeral]
(two)
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71.
hun
[possessive determiner]
(their)
Also sometimes used incorrectly as an object pronoun ('them').
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72.
hier
[adverb]
(here)
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73.
haar
[possessive determiner/pronoun]
(her, hair)
Can mean 'her' (possessive: 'haar boek' - her book) or the noun 'hair'.
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74.
heel
[adverb/adjective]
(very, whole)
Commonly an adverb ('heel goed' - very good) or adjective ('de hele dag' - the whole day).
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75.
geven
[verb]
(to give)
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76.
waar
[adverb]
(where, true)
Can mean 'where' or be the adjective 'true'.
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77.
onder
[preposition]
(under, below, among, during)
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78.
mens
[noun]
(human, person)
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79.
mijn
[possessive determiner]
(my)
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80.
dus
[adverb/conjunction]
(so, thus, therefore)
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81.
daar
[adverb]
(there)
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82.
laten
[verb]
(to let, allow, leave)
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83.
laat
[adjective/adverb]
(late)
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84.
zij
[pronoun]
(she, they)
'Zij' is the stressed form for 'she' or 'they'. Context determines meaning.
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85.
tijd
[noun]
(time)
The letter combination “ij” is frequent in Dutch spelling. Nearly 9% of the words in this list contain this letter combination. In some ways, this pair of letters behaves as a single letter.
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86.
dag
[noun]
(day)
In terms of spelling, this Dutch word is halfway between the English word “day” and the German word “Tag”. Dutch, English and German all belong to the linguistic family of Germanic languages.
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87.
alleen
[adverb/adjective]
(only, just, alone)
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88.
hoe
[adverb]
(how)
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89.
liggen
[verb]
(to lie, be situated, be located)
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90.
tegen
[preposition]
(against, towards, at [time])
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91.
volgen
[verb]
(to follow, take [a course])
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92.
blijven
[verb]
(to stay, remain)
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93.
zitten
[verb]
(to sit, be in)
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94.
plaats
[noun]
(place, spot, square)
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95.
weten
[verb]
(to know [fact])
Different from 'kennen' (to know/be familiar with people/places).
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96.
eigen
[adjective]
(own)
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97.
toch
[adverb/particle]
(yet, still, anyway, after all)
Another common modal particle, often expressing contrast or slight insistence.
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98.
kind
[noun]
(child)
In Dutch, the word “kind” refers to a child. Interestingly, this word has an identical spelling and meaning in German as well. The only difference lies in the capitalization of the word: In German, all nouns are capitalized, including “Kind.”
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99.
uur
[noun]
(hour, o'clock)
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100.
zeggen
[verb]
(to say, tell)
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101.
werken
[verb]
(to work)
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102.
houden
[verb]
(to hold, keep, love/like)
'Houden van' means 'to love' or 'to like'.
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103.
ver
[adjective/adverb]
(far)
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104.
tussen
[preposition]
(between, among)
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105.
nemen
[verb]
(to take)
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106.
mee
[adverb]
(along, with)
Often part of separable verbs like 'meenemen' (to take along).
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107.
mogelijk
[adjective]
(possible)
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108.
per
[preposition]
(per, by)
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109.
tijdens
[preposition]
(during)
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110.
zoals
[conjunction]
(like, such as)
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111.
gebruiken
[verb]
(to use)
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112.
altijd
[adverb]
(always)
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113.
zelf
[pronoun/adverb]
(self, oneself, even)
Can be reflexive ('ikzelf' - myself) or mean 'even'.
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114.
lang
[adjective/adverb]
(long, tall)
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115.
via
[preposition]
(via, through, by way of)
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116.
bestaan
[verb]
(to exist)
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117.
mooi
[adjective/adverb]
(pretty, beautiful, nice)
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118.
mogen
[verb]
(may, be allowed to, like)
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119.
drie
[numeral]
(three)
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120.
leven
[noun/verb]
(life / to live)
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121.
omdat
[conjunction]
(because)
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122.
Nederland
[proper noun]
(The Netherlands)
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123.
aantal
[noun]
(number, amount)
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124.
hoog
[adjective/adverb]
(high)
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125.
eens
[adverb]
(once, sometime, agree)
'Eens zijn' means 'to agree'.
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126.
binnen
[preposition/adverb]
(inside, within)
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127.
belangrijk
[adjective]
(important)
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128.
oud
[adjective]
(old)
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129.
klein
[adjective]
(small, little)
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130.
hem
[pronoun]
(him)
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131.
weinig
[adverb/determiner]
(little, few)
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132.
af
[adverb/preposition]
(off, finished, from)
Often part of separable verbs ('afmaken' - to finish) or means 'finished'.
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133.
vaak
[adverb]
(often)
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134.
verschillend
[adjective]
(different, various)
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135.
echt
[adjective/adverb]
(real, really, true)
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136.
beginnen
[verb]
(to begin, start)
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137.
steeds
[adverb]
(always, constantly, still)
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138.
werk
[noun]
(work, job)
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139.
week
[noun]
(week)
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140.
snel
[adjective/adverb]
(fast, quick, quickly)
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141.
iets
[pronoun]
(something, somewhat)
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142.
spelen
[verb]
(to play)
The Dutch verb “spelen” means “to play.” Interestingly, this word is quite similar to the German verb “spielen,” which has the same meaning. For more examples, see this article on the linguistic similarities and differences between Dutch and German.
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143.
elk
[determiner/pronoun]
(each, every)
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144.
weg
[noun/adverb]
(road, way / away, gone)
Can be the noun 'road' or the adverb 'away'.
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145.
zeer
[adverb]
(very)
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146.
bedrijf
[noun]
(company, business)
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147.
toen
[conjunction/adverb]
(when [past], then)
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148.
informatie
[noun]
(information)
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149.
vanaf
[preposition]
(from, starting from)
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150.
echter
[adverb]
(however, but)
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151.
man
[noun]
(man, husband)
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152.
men
[pronoun]
(one, people [impersonal])
Impersonal pronoun, like 'one' in English or 'on' in French.
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153.
deel
[noun]
(part, share)
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154.
mij
[pronoun]
(me [object])
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155.
volgens
[preposition]
(according to)
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156.
nodig
[adjective]
(necessary, needed)
'Nodig hebben' means 'to need'.
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157.
gemeente
[noun]
(municipality, council, congregation)
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158.
samen
[adverb]
(together)
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159.
enkel
[adjective/adverb]
(single, only, ankle)
Can mean 'single', 'only', or the noun 'ankle'.
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160.
gebruik
[noun]
(use, custom)
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161.
brengen
[verb]
(to bring, take)
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162.
naam
[noun]
(name)
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163.
Nederlands
[adjective/noun]
(Dutch / the Dutch language)
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164.
vraag
[noun]
(question, demand)
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165.
keer
[noun]
(time, occasion, turn)
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166.
erg
[adverb/adjective]
(very, terrible, bad)
Often an adverb ('erg mooi' - very beautiful) or adjective ('een erge fout' - a terrible mistake).
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167.
website
[noun]
(website)
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168.
zonder
[preposition]
(without)
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169.
denken
[verb]
(to think)
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170.
natuurlijk
[adjective/adverb]
(natural, of course)
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171.
even
[adverb]
(just, for a moment, equally)
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172.
elkaar
[pronoun]
(each other)
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173.
huis
[noun]
(house, home)
The Dutch word “huis” means “house.” If you travel to the Netherlands, you’ll see some traditional Dutch houses like those canal houses in Amsterdam that often have pulley systems near the roof to lift large items, like furniture.
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174.
terug
[adverb]
(back)
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175.
vooral
[adverb]
(especially, mainly)
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176.
blijken
[verb]
(to turn out, appear, seem)
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177.
want
[conjunction]
(because, for)
Similar to 'omdat', but introduces a main clause.
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178.
bekend
[adjective]
(known, familiar, famous)
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179.
kijken
[verb]
(to look, watch)
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180.
toe
[adverb/preposition]
(to, towards, closed)
Common in separable verbs ('toevoegen' - to add) or idioms ('de deur is toe' - the door is closed).
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181.
alles
[pronoun]
(everything, all)
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182.
bieden
[verb]
(to offer, bid, provide)
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183.
lopen
[verb]
(to walk, run, flow)
The Dutch verb “lopen” translates to “to walk,” but it can also have other meanings depending on the context. For example, in some situations, “lopen” can mean “to leak” or “to run.”
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184.
land
[noun]
(country, land)
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185.
stellen
[verb]
(to put, place, set, pose [a question], state)
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186.
bijvoorbeeld
[adverb]
(for example)
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187.
foto
[noun]
(photo, picture)
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188.
welk
[determiner/pronoun]
(which, what)
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189.
net
[adverb/noun]
(just, exactly / net)
Can be adverb 'just' or noun 'net'.
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190.
leuk
[adjective]
(nice, fun, enjoyable)
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191.
groep
[noun]
(group)
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192.
boek
[noun]
(book)
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193.
ieder
[determiner/pronoun]
(each, every, everyone)
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194.
bepalen
[verb]
(to determine, decide, define)
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195.
wanneer
[conjunction/adverb]
(when)
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196.
rond
[preposition/adverb/adjective]
(around, round, about)
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197.
zorgen
[verb/noun]
(to care [for], ensure / cares, worries)
Can be the verb ('zorgen voor' - to care for) or the plural noun ('zorgen maken' - to worry).
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198.
vrouw
[noun]
(woman, wife)
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199.
manier
[noun]
(way, manner)
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200.
me
[pronoun]
(me [object, unstressed])
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201.
maand
[noun]
(month)
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202.
zeker
[adjective/adverb]
(sure, certain, certainly, secure)
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203.
lijken
[verb]
(to seem, appear, resemble)
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204.
gewoon
[adjective/adverb]
(normal, ordinary, usual, just)
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205.
vallen
[verb]
(to fall)
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206.
vragen
[verb/noun]
(to ask / questions)
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207.
geval
[noun]
(case, instance)
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208.
juist
[adjective/adverb]
(right, correct, exact, just)
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209.
noemen
[verb]
(to call, name, mention)
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210.
gebied
[noun]
(area, region, field)
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211.
onderzoek
[noun]
(research, investigation, study)
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212.
probleem
[noun]
(problem)
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213.
stad
[noun]
(city, town)
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214.
zelfs
[adverb]
(even)
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215.
stuk
[noun]
(piece, bit, part, broken)
Can mean 'piece' or, as an adjective, 'broken'.
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216.
hand
[noun]
(hand)
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217.
jong
[adjective]
(young)
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218.
graag
[adverb]
(gladly, willingly, like to)
Expresses pleasure or willingness ('ik wil graag' - I would like to).
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219.
lid
[noun]
(member, limb)
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220.
auto
[noun]
(car)
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221.
soort
[noun]
(kind, sort, type, species)
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222.
kiezen
[verb]
(to choose, elect)
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223.
mogelijkheid
[noun]
(possibility, opportunity)
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224.
water
[noun]
(water)
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225.
naast
[preposition/adverb]
(next to, beside, besides)
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226.
daarom
[adverb]
(therefore, that's why)
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227.
moment
[noun]
(moment)
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228.
horen
[verb]
(to hear, belong)
'Horen bij' means 'to belong to'.
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229.
organisatie
[noun]
(organization)
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230.
vanuit
[preposition]
(from, from the perspective of)
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231.
wie
[pronoun]
(who, whom)
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232.
kort
[adjective/adverb]
(short, brief, briefly)
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233.
schrijven
[verb]
(to write)
The Dutch verb “schrijven” means “to write.” It is interesting to note that this word is derived from the Latin verb “scribere,” which also means “to write.”
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234.
geheel
[adjective/adverb/noun]
(whole, entire, completely / whole, entirety)
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235.
site
[noun]
(site, website)
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236.
zaak
[noun]
(matter, case, business, shop)
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237.
vier
[numeral]
(four)
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238.
euro
[noun]
(euro)
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239.
gebeuren
[verb]
(to happen, occur)
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240.
duidelijk
[adjective/adverb]
(clear, obvious, clearly)
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241.
achter
[preposition/adverb]
(behind, after)
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242.
school
[noun]
(school)
The word “school” is the same in English and Dutch. Words like this contribute to making Dutch easy to learn.
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243.
wereld
[noun]
(world)
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244.
ruim
[adjective/adverb]
(spacious, roomy, ample, over, more than)
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245.
product
[noun]
(product)
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246.
iedereen
[pronoun]
(everyone, everybody)
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247.
vast
[adjective/adverb]
(fixed, firm, solid, already, surely)
Can mean 'fixed' or be an adverb meaning 'already' or 'surely'.
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248.
direct
[adjective/adverb]
(direct, immediate, immediately)
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249.
divers
[adjective]
(diverse, various)
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250.
nooit
[adverb]
(never)
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251.
prijs
[noun]
(price, prize)
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252.
leren
[verb]
(to learn, teach)
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253.
laag
[adjective]
(low)
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254.
sinds
[preposition/conjunction]
(since)
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255.
helemaal
[adverb]
(completely, totally, all the way)
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256.
contact
[noun]
(contact)
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257.
vrij
[adjective/adverb]
(free, available, quite, rather)
The Dutch word “vrij” means “free” (in the sense of freedom or being unconstrained), whereas the Dutch word “gratis” means “free” (as in free of charge). 'Vrij' can also mean 'quite' (e.g. 'vrij goed' - quite good).
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258.
zetten
[verb]
(to put, place, set)
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259.
jou
[pronoun]
(you [object, informal])
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260.
rijden
[verb]
(to drive, ride)
-
261.
ongeveer
[adverb]
(about, approximately)
-
262.
extra
[adjective/adverb]
(extra)
-
263.
daarnaast
[adverb]
(besides, next to it, in addition)
-
264.
zoeken
[verb]
(to search, look for)
-
265.
daarna
[adverb]
(afterwards, then)
-
266.
zodat
[conjunction]
(so that, in order that)
-
267.
soms
[adverb]
(sometimes)
-
268.
persoon
[noun]
(person)
-
269.
ontstaan
[verb]
(to arise, originate, develop)
-
270.
leveren
[verb]
(to deliver, supply, provide)
-
271.
sterk
[adjective/adverb]
(strong, strongly)
-
272.
zowel
[conjunction]
(both [... as])
Used in the construction 'zowel ... als ...' (both ... and ...).
-
273.
vorm
[noun]
(form, shape)
-
274.
bijna
[adverb]
(almost, nearly)
-
275.
project
[noun]
(project)
-
276.
niets
[pronoun]
(nothing, not anything)
-
277.
enig
[determiner/adjective]
(any, sole, only, some)
-
278.
waarin
[adverb]
(in which, wherein)
-
279.
helpen
[verb]
(to help)
-
280.
geld
[noun]
(money)
-
281.
voorzien
[verb]
(to provide, foresee, supply)
-
282.
bijzonder
[adjective/adverb]
(special, particular, especially)
-
283.
kennen
[verb]
(to know [person/place], be familiar with)
Different from 'weten' (to know facts).
-
284.
punt
[noun]
(point, dot, full stop)
-
285.
programma
[noun]
(program, programme, schedule)
-
286.
woning
[noun]
(dwelling, house, residence)
-
287.
buiten
[preposition/adverb]
(outside, except, besides)
-
288.
verhaal
[noun]
(story, account, narrative)
-
289.
vandaag
[adverb]
(today)
-
290.
artikel
[noun]
(article, item)
-
291.
ontvangen
[verb]
(to receive, welcome)
-
292.
betalen
[verb]
(to pay)
-
293.
beide
[determiner/pronoun]
(both)
-
294.
ruimte
[noun]
(space, room, area)
-
295.
boven
[preposition/adverb]
(above, over, upstairs)
-
296.
volledig
[adjective/adverb]
(complete, entire, completely)
-
297.
ervaring
[noun]
(experience)
-
298.
prachtig
[adjective]
(splendid, beautiful, wonderful)
-
299.
halen
[verb]
(to fetch, get, achieve, reach)
-
300.
uitvoeren
[verb]
(to perform, carry out, execute, export)
-
301.
waarbij
[adverb]
(whereby, at which, with which)
-
302.
licht
[noun/adjective]
(light / light [weight], easy)
-
303.
allemaal
[pronoun/adverb]
(all, everyone, altogether)
-
304.
woord
[noun]
(word)
-
305.
vorig
[adjective]
(previous, last)
-
306.
jij
[pronoun]
(you [subject, informal])
'Jij' is the stressed form of 'je'.
-
307.
vormen
[verb/noun]
(to form, shape / forms, shapes)
-
308.
leiden
[verb]
(to lead, guide)
-
309.
eerst
[adverb/adjective]
(first, at first, only)
-
310.
misschien
[adverb]
(perhaps, maybe)
-
311.
lekker
[adjective/adverb]
(tasty, delicious, nice, pleasant, comfortably)
-
312.
partij
[noun]
(party [political/group], batch, game)
-
313.
betekenen
[verb]
(to mean, signify)
-
314.
bouwen
[verb]
(to build, construct)
-
315.
wedstrijd
[noun]
(competition, match, game)
-
316.
politie
[noun]
(police)
-
317.
ontwikkelen
[verb]
(to develop, evolve)
-
318.
inmiddels
[adverb]
(in the meantime, meanwhile, by now)
-
319.
winnen
[verb]
(to win)
-
320.
lezen
[verb]
(to read)
-
321.
vervolgens
[adverb]
(subsequently, then, next)
-
322.
paar
[noun/determiner]
(couple, pair / a few, some)
-
323.
speciaal
[adjective/adverb]
(special, especially)
-
324.
daarbij
[adverb]
(in addition, thereby, near that)
-
325.
spreken
[verb]
(to speak, talk)
-
326.
omgeving
[noun]
(surroundings, environment, vicinity)
-
327.
resultaat
[noun]
(result)
-
328.
open
[adjective/adverb]
(open)
-
329.
begin
[noun]
(beginning, start)
-
330.
voorkomen
[verb]
(to prevent, occur, appear)
Has two main meanings: 'to prevent' (voorkómen) and 'to occur/appear' (vóórkomen) - stress matters.
-
331.
gelden
[verb]
(to apply, be valid, be worth)
-
332.
tevens
[adverb]
(also, as well, besides)
-
333.
kans
[noun]
(chance, opportunity, risk)
Although its spelling is rather different, the Dutch word “kans” (which means “chance” or “opportunity”) has the same Latin origin as the word “chance” in English and French.
-
334.
ontwikkeling
[noun]
(development, evolution)
-
335.
dienen
[verb]
(to serve, be used for)
The Dutch verb “dienen” (which means “to serve”) has the same origin as the corresponding German verb, which is spelled the same in its infinitive form but differs in its conjugation.
-
336.
klant
[noun]
(customer, client)
-
337.
pas
[adverb/noun]
(only, just / pass, step, pace)
Adverb 'only/just' or noun 'pass/step'.
-
338.
plaatsen
[verb]
(to place, put, post [online])
-
339.
basis
[noun]
(base, basis, foundation)
-
340.
beeld
[noun]
(image, picture, statue, idea)
The Dutch word “beeld” (which means “image”) comes from the same Germanic origin as the words “Bild” (in German) and “bilde” (in Norwegian). Dutch, German, and Norwegian are Germanic languages.
-
341.
langs
[preposition/adverb]
(along, past)
-
342.
kleur
[noun]
(colour, color)
-
343.
algemeen
[adjective]
(general, common)
The Dutch adjective “algemeen” means “general.” It has the same origin as the corresponding German adjective, which is “allgemein”.
-
344.
eerder
[adverb/adjective]
(earlier, sooner, rather)
Comparative of 'eer' (before) or 'vroeg' (early).
-
345.
wonen
[verb]
(to live, reside)
-
346.
slechts
[adverb]
(only, merely, just)
-
347.
recht
[noun/adjective/adverb]
(right [legal/moral], law / right [direction], straight / straight, directly)
Multiple meanings: noun (legal right), adjective/adverb (straight, right direction).
-
348.
namelijk
[adverb]
(namely, you see, because)
-
349.
totaal
[adjective/adverb/noun]
(total, complete / totally / total)
-
350.
procent
[noun]
(percent)
-
351.
proberen
[verb]
(to try, attempt)
-
352.
iemand
[pronoun]
(someone, somebody)
-
353.
voelen
[verb]
(to feel)
-
354.
meter
[noun]
(meter, metre)
-
355.
dienst
[noun]
(service, duty, employment)
-
356.
aanwezig
[adjective]
(present, available)
-
357.
vertellen
[verb]
(to tell, narrate)
-
358.
eten
[verb/noun]
(to eat / food)
-
359.
plan
[noun]
(plan)
-
360.
kwaliteit
[noun]
(quality)
-
361.
opnemen
[verb]
(to take up, record, absorb, answer [phone], contact)
Separable verb with many meanings.
-
362.
plaatsvinden
[verb]
(to take place, happen)
-
363.
familie
[noun]
(family)
-
364.
onderdeel
[noun]
(part, component, section)
-
365.
waardoor
[adverb]
(whereby, through which, causing)
-
366.
vijf
[numeral]
(five)
-
367.
hond
[noun]
(dog)
-
368.
Amsterdam
[proper noun]
(Amsterdam)
-
369.
organiseren
[verb]
(to organize)
-
370.
plek
[noun]
(place, spot)
-
371.
persoonlijk
[adjective/adverb]
(personal, personally)
-
372.
minuut
[noun]
(minute)
-
373.
eigenlijk
[adverb/adjective]
(actually, really / actual, real)
-
374.
aandacht
[noun]
(attention, care)
-
375.
kerk
[noun]
(church)
-
376.
kost
[noun/verb]
(board, food, living / costs [verb form])
Noun 'food/living' or 3rd person singular of 'kosten' (to cost).
-
377.
rol
[noun]
(role, roll)
-
378.
avond
[noun]
(evening)
-
379.
betreffen
[verb]
(to concern, regard, involve)
-
380.
uitbreiden
[verb]
(to expand, extend)
-
381.
miljoen
[numeral/noun]
(million)
-
382.
bereiken
[verb]
(to reach, achieve, attain)
-
383.
doel
[noun]
(goal, aim, target, purpose)
-
384.
aflopen
[verb]
(to expire, end, slope down, finish)
Separable verb ('af' + 'lopen').
-
385.
vol
[adjective/adverb]
(full, busy)
-
386.
activiteit
[noun]
(activity)
-
387.
anders
[adverb/adjective]
(otherwise, differently / different)
-
388.
kennis
[noun]
(knowledge, acquaintance)
-
389.
hoeven
[verb]
(to need [used with negation])
Almost always used with 'niet', 'geen', 'nauwelijks' etc. ('Je hoeft niet te gaan' - You don't need to go).
-
390.
team
[noun]
(team)
-
391.
hen
[pronoun]
(them [object, after preposition])
Object pronoun, typically after prepositions or as direct object (formal).
-
392.
terwijl
[conjunction]
(while, whereas)
-
393.
belang
[noun]
(interest, importance, stake)
-
394.
oog
[noun]
(eye)
-
395.
bovendien
[adverb]
(moreover, besides, furthermore)
-
396.
pagina
[noun]
(page)
-
397.
jullie
[pronoun]
(you [plural, informal])
-
398.
gevolg
[noun]
(consequence, result, effect)
-
399.
grond
[noun]
(ground, soil, land, reason)
-
400.
systeem
[noun]
(system)
-
401.
meestal
[adverb]
(usually, mostly)
-
402.
muziek
[noun]
(music)
-
403.
raken
[verb]
(to touch, hit, affect, get [into state])
-
404.
nummer
[noun]
(number, song, issue [magazine])
-
405.
keuze
[noun]
(choice, selection)
-
406.
uiteindelijk
[adjective/adverb]
(final, eventual / eventually, finally)
-
407.
druk
[adjective/noun]
(busy, crowded / pressure, print)
Adjective 'busy' or noun 'pressure/print'.
-
408.
kaart
[noun]
(card, map, ticket)
-
409.
waarom
[adverb]
(why)
-
410.
zorg
[noun]
(care, concern, worry)
-
411.
kopen
[verb]
(to buy)
-
412.
eenvoudig
[adjective/adverb]
(simple, easy, simply)
-
413.
richting
[noun]
(direction, course [study])
-
414.
ding
[noun]
(thing, object)
-
415.
staat
[noun/verb]
(state, condition / stands [verb form])
Noun 'state' or 3rd person singular of 'staan' (to stand).
-
416.
vereniging
[noun]
(association, club, society)
-
417.
zaterdag
[noun]
(Saturday)
-
418.
beetje
[noun/adverb]
(a little bit, somewhat)
Diminutive of 'beet', meaning 'a little bit'.
-
419.
september
[noun]
(September)
-
420.
januari
[noun]
(January)
-
421.
medewerker
[noun]
(employee, collaborator, colleague)
-
422.
idee
[noun]
(idea)
-
423.
periode
[noun]
(period)
-
424.
daarmee
[adverb]
(with that, with it, thereby)
-
425.
gratis
[adjective/adverb]
(free [of charge])
“gratis” is a Dutch word that comes from Latin. It means “free” as in “free of charge” or “without cost”.
-
426.
kant
[noun]
(side, edge, aspect)
-
427.
geschikt
[adjective]
(suitable, appropriate, fit)
-
428.
mei
[noun]
(May)
-
429.
hard
[adjective/adverb]
(hard, fast, loud)
-
430.
genoeg
[adverb/adjective]
(enough, sufficient)
-
431.
eeuw
[noun]
(century)
-
432.
dier
[noun]
(animal)
-
433.
Jan
[proper noun]
(Jan [male name])
“Jan” is a common Dutch male name. If you’re interested in learning more about Dutch names, be sure to check out our guides on Dutch girl names and Dutch boy names.
-
434.
verwachten
[verb]
(to expect)
-
435.
moeilijk
[adjective/adverb]
(difficult, hard)
-
436.
oplossing
[noun]
(solution)
-
437.
richten
[verb]
(to direct, aim, focus, establish)
-
438.
geboren
[adjective/participle]
(born)
Past participle of 'geboren worden' (to be born).
-
439.
voorbeeld
[noun]
(example)
-
440.
eind
[noun]
(end)
-
441.
ouder
[noun/adjective]
(parent / older)
The Dutch word “ouder” can mean “parent” (when used as a noun); it can also mean “older” (when used as an adjective).
-
442.
situatie
[noun]
(situation)
-
443.
gegeven
[noun/participle]
(data, fact / given)
Can be the noun 'data/fact' or the past participle of 'geven' (to give).
-
444.
hierbij
[adverb]
(hereby, with this)
-
445.
leggen
[verb]
(to lay, put [horizontal])
-
446.
dood
[noun/adjective]
(death / dead)
-
447.
band
[noun]
(band, tie, bond, tyre/tire)
-
448.
melden
[verb]
(to report, announce, mention)
-
449.
veranderen
[verb]
(to change, alter)
-
450.
stichting
[noun]
(foundation, charity)
-
451.
beschikbaar
[adjective]
(available)
-
452.
film
[noun]
(film, movie)
-
453.
markt
[noun]
(market)
-
454.
uiteraard
[adverb]
(of course, naturally)
-
455.
starten
[verb]
(to start)
-
456.
maart
[noun]
(March)
-
457.
huidig
[adjective]
(current, present)
-
458.
genieten
[verb]
(to enjoy)
The Dutch verb “genieten” (to enjoy) and the corresponding German verb (which is “genießen”) are related: they both come from the same term in the Proto-Germanic language.
-
459.
april
[noun]
(April)
-
460.
terecht
[adjective/adverb]
(justified, terecht / rightly, justly, found)
Adjective 'justified' or adverb 'rightly'. 'Terechtkomen' means 'to end up'.
-
461.
dragen
[verb]
(to wear, carry, bear)
-
462.
reden
[noun]
(reason)
-
463.
oktober
[noun]
(October)
-
464.
verzorgen
[verb]
(to take care of, provide, look after)
-
465.
zoek
[adjective/verb]
(lost / search [verb stem])
'Zoek zijn' means 'to be lost'. 'Zoek!' is imperative 'Search!'.
-
466.
hoogte
[noun]
(height, altitude, level)
-
467.
bezig
[adjective]
(busy, occupied)
'Bezig zijn met' means 'to be busy with'.
-
468.
cursus
[noun]
(course)
-
469.
opnieuw
[adverb]
(again, anew)
-
470.
juni
[noun]
(June)
-
471.
gebouw
[noun]
(building)
-
472.
centrum
[noun]
(centre, center)
-
473.
opleiding
[noun]
(education, training, course)
-
474.
regelmatig
[adjective/adverb]
(regular, frequent / regularly)
-
475.
actief
[adjective]
(active)
-
476.
half
[adjective/adverb/noun]
(half)
-
477.
hart
[noun]
(heart)
-
478.
trekken
[verb]
(to pull, draw, travel, attract)
-
479.
Frans
[adjective/noun]
(French / French [language])
-
480.
indien
[conjunction]
(if, in case)
Formal synonym for 'als' (if).
-
481.
beschrijven
[verb]
(to describe)
-
482.
zwaar
[adjective/adverb]
(heavy, difficult, severe)
-
483.
vroeg
[adjective/adverb]
(early)
-
484.
tekst
[noun]
(text)
-
485.
dorp
[noun]
(village)
The Dutch word “dorp” has the same Germanic origin as the German word “Dorf” (which also means “village”). This word also appears in the names of some Dutch villages like Nieuwdorp (which means “new village”).
-
486.
besluiten
[verb/noun]
(to decide, conclude / decision, resolution)
-
487.
politiek
[adjective/noun]
(political / politics)
-
488.
heerlijk
[adjective/adverb]
(wonderful, delicious, lovely)
-
489.
overlijden
[verb]
(to pass away, die)
-
490.
thuis
[adverb/noun]
(at home / home)
-
491.
reactie
[noun]
(reaction, response, comment)
-
492.
lichaam
[noun]
(body)
-
493.
rekening
[noun]
(bill, invoice, account)
-
494.
vrijdag
[noun]
(Friday)
-
495.
Amerikaans
[adjective]
(American)
-
496.
middel
[noun]
(means, resource, remedy, waist)
-
497.
dezelfde
[determiner/pronoun]
(the same [one])
-
498.
optreden
[noun/verb]
(performance, appearance / to perform, act, appear)
-
499.
hierdoor
[adverb]
(because of this, hereby, through here)
-
500.
Europees
[adjective]
(European)
-
501.
wijze
[noun]
(way, manner, method, tune)
-
502.
verkopen
[verb]
(to sell)
-
503.
seizoen
[noun]
(season)
-
504.
hiervoor
[adverb]
(for this, before this)
-
505.
verschijnen
[verb]
(to appear, be published)
-
506.
behandeling
[noun]
(treatment, handling, therapy)
-
507.
november
[noun]
(November)
-
508.
locatie
[noun]
(location, site)
-
509.
gelijk
[adjective/adverb]
(equal, same, right / immediately)
Adjective 'equal/same'. Adverb 'immediately'. 'Gelijk hebben' means 'to be right'.
-
510.
slecht
[adjective/adverb]
(bad, poor, badly)
-
511.
advies
[noun]
(advice, recommendation)
-
512.
zoveel
[determiner/adverb]
(so much, so many)
-
513.
meerdere
[determiner/adjective]
(multiple, several)
-
514.
God
[proper noun]
(God)
-
515.
duren
[verb]
(to last, take [time])
-
516.
materiaal
[noun]
(material)
-
517.
der
[article/genitive]
(of the [genitive, archaic/formal])
Genitive form of 'de', mostly used in formal contexts or fixed expressions.
-
518.
openen
[verb]
(to open)
-
519.
vader
[noun]
(father)
-
520.
voldoende
[determiner/adjective/adverb]
(sufficient, enough, adequate)
-
521.
functie
[noun]
(function, position, job)
-
522.
geleden
[adverb]
(ago)
Used after time expressions ('drie dagen geleden' - three days ago).
-
523.
toekomst
[noun]
(future)
-
524.
financieel
[adjective]
(financial)
-
525.
vriend
[noun]
(friend [male], boyfriend)
The Dutch noun “vriend” translates to “friend.” Interestingly, this word is quite similar to its English counterpart, except for the use of the letter’ v’ instead of ‘f’. To learn more about this, see this article on the similarities and differences between Dutch and English.
-
526.
feit
[noun]
(fact)
The Dutch word “feit” means “a fact.” Interestingly, this word originates from French, where the noun “fait” also means “a fact.”
-
527.
centraal
[adjective]
(central)
-
528.
gelukkig
[adjective/adverb]
(happy, fortunate / happily, fortunately)
-
529.
december
[noun]
(December)
-
530.
wensen
[verb/noun]
(to wish / wishes)
-
531.
moeder
[noun]
(mother)
-
532.
waarde
[noun]
(value, worth)
-
533.
samenwerking
[noun]
(collaboration, cooperation)
-
534.
publiek
[noun/adjective]
(audience, public / public)
-
535.
regio
[noun]
(region)
-
536.
opdracht
[noun]
(order, assignment, task, command)
-
537.
enorm
[adjective/adverb]
(enormous, huge, enormously)
-
538.
gezellig
[adjective]
(cosy, sociable, pleasant, fun)
A famously 'untranslatable' Dutch word implying warmth, comfort, and sociability.
-
539.
leerling
[noun]
(pupil, student [usually school])
-
540.
daardoor
[adverb]
(because of that, through that, as a result)
-
541.
eventueel
[adjective/adverb]
(possible, potential / possibly, potentially)
-
542.
betrekken
[verb]
(to involve, concern, move into)
-
543.
aanbieden
[verb]
(to offer, present)
-
544.
tuin
[noun]
(garden, yard)
-
545.
helaas
[adverb]
(unfortunately, alas)
“Helaas” is an adverb in Dutch that means “unfortunately.” Interestingly, this word originates from French, where the term “hélas” also means “unfortunately.”
-
546.
ja
[interjection]
(yes)
-
547.
verliezen
[verb]
(to lose)
-
548.
internationaal
[adjective]
(international)
-
549.
beschikken
[verb]
(to have available, dispose of)
Often used with 'over' ('beschikken over' - to have at one's disposal).
-
550.
Duits
[adjective/noun]
(German / German [language])
-
551.
einde
[noun]
(end, finish)
-
552.
bevinden
[verb]
(to be located, find oneself)
Reflexive verb ('zich bevinden').
-
553.
hieronder
[adverb]
(below this, among these, hereunder)
-
554.
juli
[noun]
(July)
-
555.
minister
[noun]
(minister [government])
-
556.
inwoner
[noun]
(inhabitant, resident)
-
557.
hopen
[verb]
(to hope)
-
558.
club
[noun]
(club)
-
559.
aansluiten
[verb]
(to connect, join, fit in)
-
560.
stap
[noun]
(step, pace)
-
561.
online
[adjective/adverb]
(online)
-
562.
winkel
[noun]
(shop, store)
-
563.
waarvan
[adverb]
(of which, from which, whereof)
-
564.
meteen
[adverb]
(immediately, at once, right away)
-
565.
zondag
[noun]
(Sunday)
-
566.
actie
[noun]
(action, campaign, promotion, sale)
-
567.
sociaal
[adjective]
(social)
-
568.
compleet
[adjective/adverb]
(complete, entire / completely)
-
569.
gesprek
[noun]
(talk, conversation, discussion)
-
570.
vanwege
[preposition]
(because of, on account of)
-
571.
maandag
[noun]
(Monday)
-
572.
niveau
[noun]
(level)
-
573.
groeien
[verb]
(to grow, increase)
You might not have guessed it, but the Dutch verb “groeien” (to grow) and its English translation are cognates (they both come from the same Proto-Germanic term).
-
574.
succes
[noun]
(success)
-
575.
kracht
[noun]
(power, strength, force)
-
576.
donderdag
[noun]
(Thursday)
-
577.
bekijken
[verb]
(to look at, view, consider, examine)
-
578.
zes
[numeral]
(six)
-
579.
passen
[verb]
(to fit, suit, pass [exam/turn])
-
580.
bezoek
[noun]
(visit, visitors)
-
581.
lijn
[noun]
(line, route)
-
582.
praktijk
[noun]
(practice, experience, [doctor's] office)
-
583.
onderwerp
[noun]
(topic, subject)
-
584.
bedoelen
[verb]
(to mean, intend)
-
585.
tellen
[verb]
(to count, matter)
-
586.
kamer
[noun]
(room, chamber [parliament])
-
587.
zin
[noun]
(meaning, sentence, sense, desire, mood)
“Zin” is a Dutch word with many different meanings. And “meaning” is one of those. 'Zin hebben in' means 'to feel like / fancy'.
-
588.
zoon
[noun]
(son)
-
589.
overheid
[noun]
(government, authorities)
-
590.
provincie
[noun]
(province)
-
591.
combinatie
[noun]
(combination)
-
592.
daarvoor
[adverb]
(for that, before that)
-
593.
woensdag
[noun]
(Wednesday)
-
594.
uniek
[adjective]
(unique)
-
595.
internet
[noun]
(internet)
-
596.
sluiten
[verb]
(to close, shut, conclude [deal])
-
597.
precies
[adjective/adverb]
(precise, exact / exactly)
-
598.
best
[adjective/adverb]
(best / quite, rather)
Superlative of 'goed' (good). Also used as adverb meaning 'quite'.
-
599.
wit
[adjective]
(white)
-
600.
zwart
[adjective]
(black)
-
601.
normaal
[adjective/adverb]
(normal, usual / normally)
-
602.
bevatten
[verb]
(to contain, include, understand)
-
603.
overigens
[adverb]
(besides, moreover, by the way)
-
604.
tien
[numeral]
(ten)
-
605.
augustus
[noun]
(August)
-
606.
kosten
[verb/noun]
(to cost / costs, expenses)
-
607.
waarschijnlijk
[adjective/adverb]
(probable, likely / probably)
-
608.
wet
[noun]
(law, act [legislation])
-
609.
dagelijks
[adjective/adverb]
(daily)
-
610.
deelnemer
[noun]
(participant)
-
611.
bestuur
[noun]
(management, board, administration, government)
-
612.
rest
[noun]
(rest, remainder)
-
613.
februari
[noun]
(February)
-
614.
waarop
[adverb]
(on which, upon which)
-
615.
welkom
[adjective/interjection]
(welcome)
-
616.
wachten
[verb]
(to wait)
-
617.
draaien
[verb]
(to turn, rotate, run [film/engine])
-
618.
voeren
[verb]
(to lead, conduct, feed, wage [war], carry on [conversation])
-
619.
hoofd
[noun]
(head, chief, principal)
-
620.
onderwijs
[noun]
(education, teaching)
-
621.
breed
[adjective]
(wide, broad)
-
622.
bank
[noun]
(bank, bench, couch)
-
623.
baan
[noun]
(job, track, path, lane, orbit)
-
624.
waarmee
[adverb]
(with which, whereby)
-
625.
tonen
[verb]
(to show, display, demonstrate)
-
626.
makkelijk
[adjective/adverb]
(easy, easily)
-
627.
verschil
[noun]
(difference)
-
628.
nadat
[conjunction]
(after)
-
629.
dinsdag
[noun]
(Tuesday)
-
630.
spel
[noun]
(game, play)
-
631.
relatie
[noun]
(relation, relationship)
-
632.
groen
[adjective/noun]
(green / greenery, green space)
-
633.
modern
[adjective]
(modern)
-
634.
natuur
[noun]
(nature)
-
635.
beperken
[verb]
(to limit, restrict, confine)
-
636.
voldoen
[verb]
(to satisfy, meet [requirements], suffice)
-
637.
veilig
[adjective/adverb]
(safe, secure / safely)
-
638.
warm
[adjective/adverb]
(warm, hot)
-
639.
afspraak
[noun]
(appointment, agreement, date)
-
640.
buurt
[noun]
(neighborhood, vicinity)
-
641.
rood
[adjective]
(red)
The Dutch word “rood” means “red”. It’s one of the three colors of the Dutch flag, which is red, white, and blue. The French flag has the same three colors. In the French flag, the strips are vertical; in the Dutch flag, they are horizontal.
-
642.
toevoegen
[verb]
(to add)
-
643.
afsluiten
[verb]
(to close off, conclude, shut down, take out [insurance])
Separable verb ('af' + 'sluiten').
-
644.
bijdrage
[noun]
(contribution)
-
645.
overzicht
[noun]
(overview, summary, survey)
-
646.
bezoeken
[verb]
(to visit)
-
647.
maximaal
[adjective/adverb]
(maximum, maximal / at most)
-
648.
deur
[noun]
(door)
-
649.
heen
[adverb/preposition]
(away, through, to)
Often used with prepositions ('door ... heen' - through) or indicates direction away.
-
650.
bedrag
[noun]
(amount [of money])
-
651.
les
[noun]
(lesson, class)
-
652.
klaar
[adjective/adverb]
(finished, ready, clear)
-
653.
voordeel
[noun]
(advantage, benefit)
-
654.
leeftijd
[noun]
(age)
-
655.
jongen
[noun]
(boy)
-
656.
speler
[noun]
(player)
-
657.
stand
[noun]
(position, state, stand, score)
-
658.
model
[noun]
(model)
-
659.
wens
[noun]
(wish, desire)
-
660.
stoppen
[verb]
(to stop, put)
-
661.
proces
[noun]
(process, trial)
-
662.
immers
[adverb]
(after all, namely, since)
-
663.
antwoord
[noun]
(answer, reply)
-
664.
circa
[adverb]
(approximately, about, circa)
-
665.
ervoor
[adverb]
(for it, before it, in front of it)
'Er + voor'.
-
666.
regel
[noun]
(rule, line [text])
-
667.
ziekenhuis
[noun]
(hospital)
-
668.
bericht
[noun]
(message, report, notice)
-
669.
geschiedenis
[noun]
(history)
-
670.
energie
[noun]
(energy)
-
671.
positief
[adjective]
(positive)
-
672.
rust
[noun]
(peace, rest, quiet)
-
673.
klacht
[noun]
(complaint)
-
674.
Utrecht
[proper noun]
(Utrecht [city/province])
-
675.
rustig
[adjective/adverb]
(calm, quiet, peaceful / calmly)
-
676.
gevoel
[noun]
(feeling, emotion, sense)
-
677.
jaarlijks
[adjective/adverb]
(annual, yearly / annually)
-
678.
Europa
[proper noun]
(Europe)
-
679.
nacht
[noun]
(night)
-
680.
gemiddeld
[adjective/adverb]
(average / on average)
-
681.
feest
[noun]
(party, feast, festival)
-
682.
afstand
[noun]
(distance)
-
683.
titel
[noun]
(title)
-
684.
behoren
[verb]
(to belong, be fitting)
'Behoren tot' means 'to belong to'.
-
685.
aangeven
[verb]
(to indicate, declare, pass, hand over)
Separable verb ('aan' + 'geven').
-
686.
bezoeker
[noun]
(visitor)
-
687.
heer
[noun]
(gentleman, lord, master)
-
688.
hulp
[noun]
(help, assistance, aid)
-
689.
straat
[noun]
(street)
-
690.
helft
[noun]
(half)
-
691.
openbaar
[adjective]
(public)
-
692.
bedragen
[verb]
(to amount to, total)
-
693.
digitaal
[adjective]
(digital)
-
694.
verdwijnen
[verb]
(to disappear, vanish)
-
695.
realiseren
[verb]
(to realize, achieve)
Often used reflexively ('zich realiseren' - to realize).
-
696.
aldus
[adverb]
(thus, so, according to)
-
697.
vakantie
[noun]
(vacation, holiday)
-
698.
oprichten
[verb]
(to set up, establish, found, erect)
Separable verb ('op' + 'richten').
-
699.
kilometer
[noun]
(kilometer, kilometre)
-
700.
onderzoeken
[verb/noun]
(to research, investigate, examine / investigations, studies)
-
701.
verbinden
[verb]
(to connect, link, bind, bandage)
-
702.
spraak
[noun]
(speech, language)
-
703.
lokaal
[adjective/noun]
(local / room, premises)
-
704.
lijst
[noun]
(list, frame)
-
705.
links
[adjective/adverb/noun]
(left / leftwards / link)
Adjective/adverb 'left'. Noun 'link' (less common than 'link' noun).
-
706.
technisch
[adjective]
(technical)
-
707.
partner
[noun]
(partner)
-
708.
boom
[noun]
(tree)
-
709.
nationaal
[adjective]
(national)
-
710.
afhankelijk
[adjective]
(dependent)
Often used with 'van' ('afhankelijk van' - dependent on).
-
711.
hotel
[noun]
(hotel)
-
712.
hiermee
[adverb]
(with this, hereby)
-
713.
midden
[adverb/noun/preposition]
(in the middle / middle, center / amidst)
-
714.
regelen
[verb]
(to arrange, regulate, settle, fix)
-
715.
gemakkelijk
[adjective/adverb]
(easy, comfortable / easily)
-
716.
daarvan
[adverb]
(of that, thereof, from that)
-
717.
nou
[adverb/interjection]
(well, now, so)
Often used as an interjection or filler word.
-
718.
plant
[noun]
(plant)
-
719.
voorzitter
[noun]
(chairman, president, chair)
-
720.
Rotterdam
[proper noun]
(Rotterdam [city])
-
721.
ooit
[adverb]
(ever, once)
-
722.
keuken
[noun]
(kitchen)
-
723.
diep
[adjective/adverb]
(deep / deeply)
-
724.
specifiek
[adjective]
(specific)
-
725.
zichzelf
[pronoun]
(oneself, himself, herself, itself, themselves [emphatic reflexive])
-
726.
start
[noun]
(start)
-
727.
vlak
[adjective/noun/adverb]
(flat, level / plane, area / just before/after)
-
728.
werknemer
[noun]
(employee)
-
729.
ontwerp
[noun]
(design, draft)
-
730.
techniek
[noun]
(technique, technology, engineering)
-
731.
allerlei
[determiner]
(all kinds of, various)
-
732.
hetzelfde
[determiner/pronoun]
(the same [one])
-
733.
flink
[adjective/adverb]
(considerable, substantial, sturdy, quick / considerably, quickly)
-
734.
slag
[noun]
(battle, blow, stroke, type, kind)
-
735.
ondersteunen
[verb]
(to support, sustain)
-
736.
zomer
[noun]
(summer)
-
737.
momenteel
[adverb]
(currently, at the moment)
-
738.
duur
[adjective/noun]
(expensive / duration)
The Dutch adjective “duur” means “expensive.” Interestingly, this word is similar to the corresponding Danish adjective, which is “dyrt.” For more on this, see this article on the linguistic similarities and differences between Danish and Dutch. It can also be a noun meaning 'duration'.
-
739.
schip
[noun]
(ship)
-
740.
verbeteren
[verb]
(to improve, correct)
-
741.
vertrekken
[verb]
(to leave, depart)
-
742.
training
[noun]
(training, practice)
-
743.
voordat
[conjunction]
(before)
-
744.
stem
[noun]
(voice, vote)
-
745.
heten
[verb]
(to be named, be called)
-
746.
voet
[noun]
(foot)
-
747.
toepassing
[noun]
(application, use)
-
748.
restaurant
[noun]
(restaurant)
-
749.
student
[noun]
(student [usually higher education])
-
750.
fijn
[adjective/adverb]
(nice, fine, pleasant, delicate)
-
751.
ideaal
[adjective/noun]
(ideal)
-
752.
officieel
[adjective/adverb]
(official / officially)
-
753.
behandelen
[verb]
(to treat, handle, deal with)
-
754.
sturen
[verb]
(to send, steer, direct)
-
755.
schade
[noun]
(damage, harm)
-
756.
uitvoering
[noun]
(performance, execution, implementation, version)
-
757.
effect
[noun]
(effect)
-
758.
afdeling
[noun]
(department, section, ward [hospital])
-
759.
eigenaar
[noun]
(owner)
-
760.
begrijpen
[verb]
(to understand, comprehend)
-
761.
adres
[noun]
(address)
-
762.
prima
[adjective/adverb]
(fine, excellent, great)
You might have guessed that the Dutch adjective “prima” comes from Italian.
-
763.
voorwaarde
[noun]
(condition, prerequisite)
-
764.
versie
[noun]
(version)
-
765.
stijgen
[verb]
(to rise, increase, climb)
-
766.
bestellen
[verb]
(to order)
-
767.
tegenwoordig
[adjective/adverb]
(current, present / nowadays, currently)
-
768.
route
[noun]
(route)
-
769.
regering
[noun]
(government)
-
770.
inzetten
[verb]
(to deploy, use, commit, start, bet)
Separable verb ('in' + 'zetten').
-
771.
hoewel
[conjunction]
(although, though)
-
772.
gedurende
[preposition]
(during)
More formal synonym for 'tijdens'.
-
773.
brief
[noun]
(letter)
The Dutch word “brief” means “letter” in the sense of a written message that is sent to someone. On a related note, see this guide on how to write a letter or an email in Dutch.
-
774.
toepassen
[verb]
(to apply, use)
-
775.
perfect
[adjective]
(perfect)
-
776.
invloed
[noun]
(influence)
-
777.
overleg
[noun]
(consultation, deliberation, discussion)
-
778.
ervaren
[verb/adjective]
(to experience / experienced)
-
779.
rijk
[adjective/noun]
(rich, wealthy / kingdom, empire, realm)
-
780.
gezond
[adjective]
(healthy, sound)
-
781.
serie
[noun]
(series)
-
782.
raad
[noun]
(council, board, advice)
-
783.
vervangen
[verb]
(to replace, substitute)
-
784.
gezin
[noun]
(family [household unit])
Typically refers to the nuclear family living together, distinct from 'familie'.
-
785.
ondanks
[preposition]
(despite, in spite of)
-
786.
kop
[noun]
(cup, head [animal/informal human], headline)
-
787.
paard
[noun]
(horse)
-
788.
bewoner
[noun]
(inhabitant, resident, occupant)
-
789.
thema
[noun]
(theme, topic)
-
790.
risico
[noun]
(risk)
-
791.
Engels
[adjective/noun]
(English / English [language])
-
792.
vestigen
[verb]
(to settle, establish)
Often reflexive ('zich vestigen' - to settle down).
-
793.
landelijk
[adjective]
(rural, national, country-wide)
-
794.
verdienen
[verb]
(to earn, deserve)
-
795.
geloven
[verb]
(to believe)
-
796.
patiënt
[noun]
(patient [medical])
-
797.
uitstekend
[adjective/adverb]
(excellent, outstanding / excellently)
-
798.
dergelijk
[determiner/adjective]
(such, similar)
-
799.
taal
[noun]
(language, speech)
The Dutch word “taal” (language) and the English word “tale” are cognates. They come from the same Germanic root but they have different meanings.
-
800.
computer
[noun]
(computer)
-
801.
orde
[noun]
(order)
-
802.
kunst
[noun]
(art, trick, skill)
Surely you have heard of famous Dutch painters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. So, you’re probably not surprised to see “kunst” (the Dutch word for “art”) in this list of common words.
-
803.
last
[noun]
(burden, load, trouble, nuisance)
'Last hebben van' means 'to be bothered by'.
-
804.
reageren
[verb]
(to react, respond)
-
805.
meisje
[noun]
(girl)
Diminutive of 'meid' (maid, girl).
-
806.
ontdekken
[verb]
(to discover, find out)
-
807.
ervan
[adverb]
(of it, thereof, from it)
'Er + van'.
-
808.
blij
[adjective]
(happy, glad)
-
809.
interessant
[adjective]
(interesting)
-
810.
reis
[noun]
(trip, journey, travel)
-
811.
bus
[noun]
(bus)
-
812.
professioneel
[adjective]
(professional)
-
813.
apart
[adjective/adverb]
(separate, special, strange / separately)
-
814.
terrein
[noun]
(terrain, site, area, field)
-
815.
eiland
[noun]
(island)
-
816.
zon
[noun]
(sun)
-
817.
beweging
[noun]
(movement, motion, exercise)
-
818.
slachtoffer
[noun]
(victim, casualty)
-
819.
weekend
[noun]
(weekend)
-
820.
stof
[noun]
(substance, material, fabric, dust, topic)
-
821.
dochter
[noun]
(daughter)
The Dutch word “dochter” translates to “daughter” in English. Interestingly, the spelling of this Dutch word is halfway between the English word “daughter” and the German word “Tochter”. This is because Dutch, English, and German are all part of the Germanic language family, and they share many similarities in vocabulary.
-
822.
economisch
[adjective]
(economic)
-
823.
plaat
[noun]
(plate, sheet, record [music], picture)
-
824.
geweldig
[adjective/adverb]
(awesome, great, tremendous, violent)
-
825.
lucht
[noun]
(air, sky)
-
826.
Duitsland
[proper noun]
(Germany)
-
827.
hiervan
[adverb]
(of this, hereof, from this)
-
828.
doordat
[conjunction]
(because, due to the fact that)
-
829.
inderdaad
[adverb]
(indeed, actually, in fact)
-
830.
nieuws
[noun]
(news)
-
831.
hangen
[verb]
(to hang)
-
832.
presenteren
[verb]
(to present)
-
833.
oorlog
[noun]
(war)
-
834.
beroep
[noun]
(profession, occupation, appeal [legal])
-
835.
taak
[noun]
(task, duty, job)
-
836.
ministerie
[noun]
(ministry [government department])
-
837.
drinken
[verb]
(to drink)
-
838.
evenement
[noun]
(event)
-
839.
België
[proper noun]
(Belgium)
België is a frequently-used Dutch word because it is the Dutch name for the country of Belgium. Belgium is a neighboring country of the Netherlands, and Dutch is one of the official languages spoken in Belgium, alongside French and German.
-
840.
maatregel
[noun]
(measure, step, precaution)
-
841.
krant
[noun]
(newspaper)
-
842.
reeds
[adverb]
(already)
Formal synonym for 'al'.
-
843.
werkgever
[noun]
(employer)
-
844.
wijk
[noun]
(neighborhood, district, quarter)
-
845.
fout
[noun/adjective]
(error, mistake, fault / wrong, incorrect)
The Dutch noun “fout” refers to an “error” or “mistake”. Interestingly, the origin of this Dutch word can be traced back to the French language, where the word “faute” has a similar meaning. It can also be an adjective meaning 'wrong'.
-
846.
Haag
[proper noun]
(The Hague)
Short for 'Den Haag'.
-
847.
leiding
[noun]
(leadership, management, pipe, wire, lead)
“Leiding” is a common Dutch word because it has multiple meanings and uses. As a noun, it can mean “leadership,” “management,” “guidance,” or “pipe” (as in plumbing). It is also commonly used in compound words, such as “bedrijfsleiding” (company management) and “waterleidingen” (water pipes).
-
848.
los
[adjective/adverb]
(loose, separate, detached / loosely)
-
849.
zeven
[numeral]
(seven)
-
850.
type
[noun]
(type, kind, model)
-
851.
acht
[numeral]
(eight)
-
852.
aanbod
[noun]
(offer, supply, range)
-
853.
datum
[noun]
(date)
-
854.
sfeer
[noun]
(atmosphere, ambiance, mood)
-
855.
zogenaamd
[adjective/adverb]
(so-called, supposedly)
-
856.
maat
[noun]
(mate, buddy, size, measure, beat [music])
The Dutch word “maat” has multiple meanings and uses. It can refer to a person’s buddy, but it can also refer to a size or measurement. Additionally, “maat” is also a term for a deckhand or mate on a ship.
-
857.
vaststellen
[verb]
(to determine, establish, ascertain, diagnose)
-
858.
optimaal
[adjective]
(optimal, optimum)
-
859.
veroorzaken
[verb]
(to cause)
-
860.
verwijderen
[verb]
(to remove, delete)
-
861.
lukken
[verb]
(to succeed, manage, work out)
-
862.
link
[noun/adjective]
(link / tricky, scary)
Noun 'link' (often web link) or adjective 'tricky/scary'.
-
863.
grens
[noun]
(border, boundary, limit)
The Dutch word “grens” comes from German, where the corresponding word is spelled “Grenze.” That German word originates from the Polish word “granica” (which also means “border”).
-
864.
duurzaam
[adjective]
(sustainable, durable)
-
865.
toegang
[noun]
(access, entry, entrance)
-
866.
medium
[noun]
(medium, means)
-
867.
wijzen
[verb]
(to point, indicate, show)
-
868.
inhoud
[noun]
(content, volume, capacity)
-
869.
verplichten
[verb]
(to oblige, compel, require)
-
870.
initiatief
[noun]
(initiative)
-
871.
motor
[noun]
(engine, motor, motorcycle)
-
872.
netwerk
[noun]
(network)
-
873.
opleveren
[verb]
(to yield, produce, deliver [building project])
-
874.
inzicht
[noun]
(insight, understanding)
-
875.
aanpassen
[verb]
(to adjust, adapt, modify, try on [clothes])
Separable verb ('aan' + 'passen').
-
876.
praten
[verb]
(to talk, chat)
-
877.
veiligheid
[noun]
(safety, security)
-
878.
gast
[noun]
(guest)
-
879.
vermelden
[verb]
(to mention, state, list)
-
880.
meenemen
[verb]
(to take along, bring along, include)
Separable verb ('mee' + 'nemen').
-
881.
verantwoordelijk
[adjective]
(responsible)
-
882.
inclusief
[preposition]
(inclusive, including)
-
883.
begeleiden
[verb]
(to accompany, guide, supervise, mentor)
-
884.
noodzakelijk
[adjective]
(necessary, essential)
-
885.
gebruiker
[noun]
(user)
-
886.
strijd
[noun]
(conflict, battle, struggle, fight)
-
887.
missen
[verb]
(to miss [person/target], lack)
-
888.
collega
[noun]
(colleague)
-
889.
beschermen
[verb]
(to protect)
-
890.
rechts
[adjective/adverb]
(right [direction] / rightwards)
-
891.
klik
[noun/verb]
(click [sound/action] / click! [imperative])
Can be the noun 'click' or imperative of 'klikken' (to click).
-
892.
toenemen
[verb]
(to increase, grow)
Separable verb ('toe' + 'nemen').
-
893.
overal
[adverb]
(everywhere)
-
894.
brand
[noun]
(fire)
-
895.
karakter
[noun]
(character, personality)
-
896.
cultuur
[noun]
(culture)
-
897.
instelling
[noun]
(institution, setting, attitude, adjustment)
-
898.
gang
[noun]
(hallway, corridor, course, progress, gear [car], gait)
-
899.
voorbij
[adverb/preposition]
(past, over, gone)
-
900.
behoefte
[noun]
(need, requirement)
Often used with 'aan' ('behoefte aan' - need for).
-
901.
werkzaamheid
[noun]
(efficacy, activity, effectiveness, employment)
-
902.
ziekte
[noun]
(disease, illness, sickness)
-
903.
wetenschappelijk
[adjective]
(scientific)
-
904.
verandering
[noun]
(change, alteration)
-
905.
standaard
[adjective/noun]
(standard)
-
906.
museum
[noun]
(museum)
The Dutch word “museum” is the same as in English. Both these words come from Latin. The frequent use of this term in Dutch makes sense because many tourists travel to the Netherlands and visit the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum (which are both in Amsterdam).
-
907.
liefde
[noun]
(love)
-
908.
bevestigen
[verb]
(to confirm, affirm, attach, fasten)
-
909.
rechter
[noun/adjective]
(judge / right [adj, comparative])
Noun 'judge'. Also comparative of 'rechts' (right), e.g., 'rechterhand' (right hand).
-
910.
niemand
[pronoun]
(no one, nobody)
-
911.
opbouwen
[verb]
(to build up, construct, accumulate, establish)
Separable verb ('op' + 'bouwen').
-
912.
dankzij
[preposition]
(thanks to)
-
913.
morgen
[adverb/noun]
(tomorrow / morning)
's Morgens' means 'in the morning'.
-
914.
top
[noun/adjective]
(top, summit / great, top-notch)
-
915.
ondernemer
[noun]
(entrepreneur, contractor)
-
916.
behalen
[verb]
(to achieve, obtain, gain [victory])
-
917.
minimaal
[adjective/adverb]
(minimal, minimum / at least)
-
918.
voormalig
[adjective]
(former, previous)
-
919.
voorstel
[noun]
(proposal, suggestion)
-
920.
wijn
[noun]
(wine)
-
921.
gedeelte
[noun]
(section, part, portion)
-
922.
besluit
[noun]
(decision, resolution, decree)
-
923.
veld
[noun]
(field, area)
-
924.
begeleiding
[noun]
(guidance, supervision, accompaniment [music])
-
925.
baseren
[verb]
(to base)
Often used with 'op' ('baseren op' - to base on).
-
926.
slaan
[verb]
(to hit, beat, strike, skip [turn])
-
927.
bouw
[noun]
(construction, building, structure)
-
928.
oorzaak
[noun]
(cause, reason)
-
929.
mede
[adverb/prefix]
(co-, partly, along with)
Used as a prefix ('medewerker' - co-worker) or adverb ('mede dankzij' - partly thanks to).
-
930.
verleden
[noun/adjective]
(past / past, last)
Noun 'past' ('het verleden'). Adjective 'last' ('verleden week' - last week).
-
931.
onderhoud
[noun]
(maintenance, upkeep, support, conversation)
-
932.
tafel
[noun]
(table)
-
933.
jezelf
[pronoun]
(yourself [informal, reflexive])
-
934.
pand
[noun]
(building, premises / pledge, security)
Most common meaning in general context is 'building'. 'Pledge' is more specific.
-
935.
Groningen
[proper noun]
(Groningen [city/province])
The word Groningen frequently appears in Dutch texts because it is the name of a province in the Netherlands. It is also the name of a city that is that province’s capital.
-
936.
moeite
[noun]
(difficulty, trouble, effort)
-
937.
gisteren
[adverb]
(yesterday)
-
938.
steen
[noun]
(stone, brick)
-
939.
college
[noun]
(college, lecture, board, council)
-
940.
termijn
[noun]
(term, period, installment)
-
941.
verwerken
[verb]
(to process, incorporate, cope with, digest)
-
942.
telefoon
[noun]
(telephone, phone)
-
943.
verzoek
[noun]
(request)
-
944.
vrijwel
[adverb]
(almost, practically, virtually)
-
945.
uitmaken
[verb]
(to end, break up [relationship], decide, matter, make out, constitute, turn off)
Complex separable verb ('uit' + 'maken') with many meanings.
-
946.
beleid
[noun]
(policy, management, strategy)
-
947.
vertrouwen
[noun/verb]
(trust, confidence / to trust, rely on)
-
948.
Frankrijk
[proper noun]
(France)
-
949.
zingen
[verb]
(to sing)
-
950.
verband
[noun]
(connection, relation, context, bandage)
“Verband” is a frequently used Dutch word because it has multiple common meanings. For example, it can mean “connection”, such as a logical or causal connection between things, and it can also mean “bandage”.
-
951.
dicht
[adjective/adverb]
(closed, dense, near / near, closely)
-
952.
plezier
[noun]
(pleasure, fun, enjoyment)
-
953.
dik
[adjective/adverb]
(fat, thick, dense / thickly)
-
954.
historisch
[adjective]
(historical, historic)
-
955.
zee
[noun]
(sea, ocean)
The Dutch word “zee” translates to “sea” in English and is a commonly used word in Dutch. This is not surprising given that the Netherlands has a long coastline. In the 17th century, the Dutch Republic was one of the leading sea powers in the world which enabled the country to become prosperous.
-
956.
Belgisch
[adjective]
(Belgian)
-
957.
blauw
[adjective]
(blue)
-
958.
daarin
[adverb]
(in that, therein, in it)
-
959.
ondersteuning
[noun]
(support, assistance)
-
960.
bron
[noun]
(source, spring, well)
-
961.
opstellen
[verb]
(to draw up, set up, line up, formulate)
Separable verb ('op' + 'stellen').
-
962.
eveneens
[adverb]
(also, likewise, as well)
Formal synonym for 'ook'.
-
963.
burgemeester
[noun]
(mayor)
-
964.
mening
[noun]
(opinion, view)
-
965.
bal
[noun]
(ball, dance party)
-
966.
ontwerpen
[verb/noun]
(to design / designs, drafts)
-
967.
vrijwilliger
[noun]
(volunteer)
-
968.
opdrachtgever
[noun]
(client, customer, principal [commissioning party])
-
969.
geluid
[noun]
(sound, noise)
-
970.
station
[noun]
(station [train/bus])
-
971.
verkoop
[noun]
(sale, sales)
-
972.
oorspronkelijk
[adjective/adverb]
(original / originally)
-
973.
zichtbaar
[adjective]
(visible)
“Zichtbaar” is a Dutch adjective that means “visible”. It is derived from the German adjective “sichtbar”.
-
974.
bekendmaken
[verb]
(to announce, make known, publish)
-
975.
waaronder
[adverb]
(under which, among which, including)
-
976.
wind
[noun]
(wind)
-
977.
maal
[noun/adverb suffix]
(time [occasion], meal / times [multiplier])
Noun 'meal' or 'time' (as in 'een maal' - one time). Also suffix '-maal' ('tweemaal' - twice).
-
978.
Peter
[proper noun]
(Peter [name])
-
979.
positie
[noun]
(position)
-
980.
militair
[adjective/noun]
(military / soldier)
-
981.
praktisch
[adjective/adverb]
(practical / practically)
-
982.
methode
[noun]
(method)
-
983.
stijl
[noun]
(style)
-
984.
gelegenheid
[noun]
(occasion, opportunity, facility)
-
985.
deelnemen
[verb]
(to participate, take part)
Separable verb ('deel' + 'nemen'), often used with 'aan' ('deelnemen aan' - to participate in).
-
986.
vliegen
[verb]
(to fly)
-
987.
binnenkort
[adverb]
(soon, shortly)
-
988.
produceren
[verb]
(to produce)
-
989.
vergeten
[verb]
(to forget)
-
990.
koffie
[noun]
(coffee)
-
991.
steken
[verb]
(to stab, sting, stick, put, insert)
A verb with many meanings depending on context.
-
992.
lief
[adjective/noun]
(sweet, dear, kind / sweetheart)
-
993.
fiets
[noun]
(bicycle)
If you travel to the Netherlands, you’ll see bicycles nearly everywhere. Cycling is a popular mode of transportation there, and that explains why the word “fiets” (which means “bicycle” in Dutch) is very common.
-
994.
collectie
[noun]
(collection)
-
995.
bewust
[adjective/adverb]
(aware, conscious / consciously)
The Dutch word “bewust” is an adjective that translates to “aware” in English. This term comes from the German word “bewusst”.
-
996.
gat
[noun]
(hole, gap)
-
997.
afbeelding
[noun]
(image, picture, illustration)
-
998.
automatisch
[adjective/adverb]
(automatic / automatically)
-
999.
wellicht
[adverb]
(perhaps, possibly, maybe)
-
1000.
kantoor
[noun]
(office)
This list covers the 1000 most frequent words found in our analysis. Word frequency lists are powerful tools, but remember that context is key in language learning. Good luck with your Dutch studies (Veel succes)!