Article Category: Vocabulary

Go beyond basic emotions and explore the nuanced Dutch vocabulary for complex feelings, moods, and emotional states.

Learn the Dutch vocabulary and structures used in manuals, recipes, how-to guides, and instructional texts.

Learn the words and phrases Dutch speakers use to structure conversation, express hesitation, and signal transitions.

A thorough guide to Dutch prepositions of place — in, op, aan, bij, voor, achter, naast, tussen and more.

Go beyond calendar vocabulary and master Dutch expressions of time — duration, frequency, sequence, and vague time references.

Beyond rood, blauw, and groen — Dutch has a rich vocabulary of color terms, shades, and color-based idioms that add precision to everyday descriptions.

Numbers are fundamental. Dutch number formation is logical and systematic — once you learn the pattern, you can generate any number without memorizing each one.

A precise guide to Dutch verbs for mental processes — thinking, knowing, believing, and remembering — and when to use each.

Time vocabulary is among the first things to master. Dutch days and months are close to English — and knowing them instantly makes scheduling and small talk easier.

The Netherlands has a lot of weather to discuss. Weather vocabulary is among the most useful in any language — and it comes up in conversation every single day.