Article Category: Vocabulary

Cognates are your best friend when learning Dutch. But watch out — some of them will trick you in the funniest ways.

A fast and visual approach to learning body vocabulary, complete with memory tricks for each word.

From greetings to shopping to asking directions — these are the 40 phrases that will get you through real daily life in the Netherlands.

Learn how Dutch speakers soften difficult topics with euphemisms and polite avoidance language — death, illness, and sensitive subjects.

Prepare for Dutch museum visits with vocabulary for art, exhibitions, and collections — and make the most of Dutch cultural venues.

Learn Dutch verbs that express change — becoming, growing, developing, transforming — and the structures they require.

Explore Dutch sports vocabulary beyond voetbal — for skating, field hockey, cycling races, and water sports.

Master Dutch quantifiers — veel, weinig, sommige, enkele, alle and more — and when to use each correctly.

Learn the specific Dutch vocabulary for cycle paths, traffic rules, and cycling infrastructure — essential for life in the Netherlands.

Discover uniquely Dutch words that express concepts so specific to Dutch culture and experience that English has no equivalent.