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How is your day going so far in Dutch?
hoe gaat je dag.
What are some common Dutch words?
1000 Most Common Dutch Words
| Number | Dutch | in English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | als | as |
| 2 | I | I |
| 3 | zijn | his |
| 4 | dat | that |
How do you greet in Dutch?
Dutch Greetings: How To Say Hello In Dutch
- 1) Hallo — Hello. Yes — every culture has this generic way of saying hello and in Dutch, it’s hallo!
- 2) Hoi — Hi. This one is rather casual.
- 3) Hey!
- 4) Yo!
- 5) Goedendag — Good day.
- 6) Goedemorgen — Good morning.
- 7) Goedenmiddag — Good afternoon.
- 8) Goedenavond — Good evening.
Is Dutch hard to learn?
How hard is it to learn? Dutch is probably the easiest language to learn for English speakers as it positions itself somewhere between German and English. However, de and het are quite possibly the hardest part to learn, as you have to memorise which article each noun takes.
What is considered rude in the Netherlands?
It is considered rude to leave the table during dinner (even to go to the bathroom). When finished eating, place your knife and fork side by side at the 5:25 position on your plate. Plan to stay for an hour or so after dinner. Do not ask for a tour of your host’s home; it is considered impolite.
Why is Dutch so difficult?
Dutch is hard to pronounce Very difficult to pronounce. And it’s not just the consonants. The vowels also make it a lot more difficult to pronounce the words correctly. Some sounds like ui or eu are new to people who are learning Dutch.
Is Dutch worth learning?
Yes! In fact, apart from native English speaking countries, they have the best English language skills out of everyone. The plus point for their great English skills is that it makes learning Dutch easier (in terms of finding good English material, teachers, and whatnot).
What do Dutch people say to each other?
You’ll hear the Dutch greet each other and visitors with any of the following words and phrases. It’s customary to return the sentiment when greeted. Universal greeting for hello (and by far the easiest to say). Appropriate almost any time or place.
Do you know how to say please in Dutch?
Though it is slightly harder to pull off on your first try than other basic words or phrases, learning to say ‘please’ goes a long way in Dutch (or any language for that matter). This phrase literally translates into English as if you please.
When do you Say Good Day in Dutch?
hello (literally: good day; can be used any time from morning until around 5pm) goedemorgen good morning (used until around noon) goedemiddag good afternoon (used from noon until 6pm) goedenamiddag good afternoon (less common, used from noon until around 4pm)
Is there a sound for a Dutch phrase?
Sound is available for all the Dutch phrases on this page — simply click on any phrase to hear it.