Tip
The Dutch ‘g’ is normally pronounced mid-throat, sounding similar to the ‘ch’ in loch or Bach.
Helpful words and phrases
Do you speak English? | Spreekt u Engels? |
Hello | Hallo |
Good morning | Goedemorgen |
Good afternoon | Goedemiddag |
Good evening | Goedenavond |
Goodbye | Dag or doei (pronounced: doowee) |
Excuse me | Pardon |
Thank you | Dank u |
Please | Alstublieft (pronounced: alst-u-bleeft) |
Yes | Ja (pronounced: yah) |
No | Nee (pronounced: nay) |
Tasty | Lekker |
Lovely | Mooi |
Cosy | Gezellig |
Entrance | Ingang |
Exit | Uitgang |
Open | Open |
Closed | Gesloten |
Ticket(s) | Kaart(en) |