{"id":176596724,"date":"2019-11-27T10:27:22","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T18:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog-new\/?p=176596724"},"modified":"2022-06-09T10:21:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T17:21:29","slug":"essential-dutch-phrases-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/essential-dutch-phrases-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Dutch Phrases for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this post we’re going to go over some of the key phrases for having a conversation in Dutch. We\u2019ll cover basic introductions, how to say thank you and how to ask how someone\u2019s doing. <\/span>
\nIf you want to start chatting to anyone in the Netherlands, Northern Belgium, or Aruba, you\u2019ve got to know these essential Dutch phrases!<\/span><\/p>\n

Basic Dutch Phrases: Introducing Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As with thank you, Dutch has several ways of introducing yourself. Sometimes people use the phrase \u2018mijn naam is\u2026\u2019 which matches the English expression \u2018my name is\u2026.\u2019 However, Dutch also has the verb \u2018heten\u2019 used specifically for giving names. As such, people usually ask about and exchange names using this verb.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mijn naam is John. – My name is John<\/strong>
\nWat is je naam? – What is your name?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hoe heet u? –\u00a0 What is your name?\u00a0 (more formal)<\/strong>
\nHoe heet je? – What is your name? (more informal)<\/strong>
\n\"Essential
\nRemember that in Dutch, there are different words for talking to one person or multiple people. So if you\u2019re talking to multiple people, you need to change the grammar a bit: use the pronoun \u2018jullie\u2019 instead of \u2018je\u2019 or \u2018u\u2019, and the verb \u2018heten\u2019 must conjugate accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hoe heten jullie? – What are your names?<\/strong>
\nWat zijn jullie namen? – What are your names?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The verb \u2018heten\u2019 can also be used to explain the names of others. This applies both to people and animals. So, you can use it to introduce your friend at a party or your favorite pet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deze kat heet Felix. – This cat\u2019s name is Felix (this cat is called Felix)<\/strong>
\nZij heet Jannike. – Her name is Janneke<\/strong><\/p>\n

When people introduce themselves, they often follow up with a phrase of acknowledgement that means something like \u2018a pleasure\/pleased to meet you.\u2019 This is a very common expression and is often shortened down to a single word.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aangenaam kennis te maken. – Nice to meet you.<\/strong>
\nAangenaam. – Nice to meet you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Learn<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\u00a0There are some great lessons on LingQ<\/a> that will help you learn the basics of introducing yourself in Dutch. Just highlight the words and phrases you don’t know and learn them as you progress through more and more lessons. Pretty soon fewer and fewer words will have highlights and you’ll be on your way to Dutch fluency!
\n\"Learn<\/p>\n

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Asking How Someone\u2019s Doing in Dutch<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Asking how someone is doing is pretty straight forward. We generally use the phrase \u2018hoe gaat het\u2019 which literally means \u2018how goes it.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Hoe gaat het? –\u00a0 How are you? (informal)<\/strong>
\nHoe maakt u het? – How are you?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also be more specific with the phrase \u2018hoe gaat het\u2019 by adding the preposition \u2018met.\u2019 After this you can attach some form of the word \u2018you\u2019 according to the formality and the number of people.<\/span>
\n\"Essential
\nHoe gaat het met jouw?\u00a0 – How are you? (How goes it with you)<\/strong>
\nHoe gaat het met u?\u00a0– How are you? (How goes it with you)<\/strong>
\nHoe gaat het met jullie? – How are you (pl) \/ How are y\u2019all? (How goes it with you all)<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also use this construction to ask about other people:<\/span><\/p>\n

Hoe gaat het met Janneke?\u00a0 – How\u2019s Janneke? (How goes it with Janneke)<\/strong>
\nHoe gaat het met Jip en Jane? – How are Jip and Janneke (How goes it with Jip and Jan)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Culture Tip<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In some English speaking countries, the question \u2018how are you?\u2019 is asked without the expectation of an in depth answer. This is simply not so in Dutch. When you ask how someone is, you can expect them to answer honestly, since the expectation is that you wouldn\u2019t have asked if you didn\u2019t want to know.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Asking for Things in Dutch<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Suppose you are at a restaurant or a cafe and you suddenly realize that you don\u2019t know how to ask for anything other than saying its name. Don\u2019t worry! Asking for something in Dutch is quite simple. For one you can say what you want and simply follow it with the word \u2018alstublieft\u2019 (please).<\/span><\/p>\n

Een koffie en een stroopwafel, alstublieft. – A coffee and a stroopwafel, please.<\/strong>
\nEen biertje, alstublieft. – A beer, please.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also politely request something with the tried-and-true formula \u2018ik wil graag\u2026\u2019 This more or less means \u2018I would like\u2026\u2019 and should work in more situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ik wil graag een haring en wittebrood. – I\u2019d like a herring on white bread.<\/strong>
\nIk wil graag een glas water. – I\u2019d like a glass of water.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The last expression is \u2018mag ik…\u2019 which translates to \u2018may I\u2026\u2019 You can usually say what you want after this without needing to add a proper verb. Of course, if you want to add some additional politeness to your request, you can tack \u2018alstublieft\u2019 on at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sorry, mag ik een koffie? – Sorry, can I have a cup of coffee?<\/strong>
\nMag ik een groene thee, alstublieft? – Can I have a green tea, please?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using Your Key Phrases<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that you know how to say hello, introduce yourself and ask how someone is, you\u2019re all ready to try out your new phrases on someone who speaks Dutch. <\/span>
\nWhile oefening baart kunst<\/strong> (practice makes perfect), it can be hard to practice Dutch sometimes. Most people who speak Dutch, whether in the lowlands or in the Caribbean, speak another language and are quite proud of it. As such, you probably need a lot of doorzettingsvermogen<\/strong> (persistence) to make sure your conversation sticks to Dutch rather than switching over to English.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn Dutch Faster Using LingQ<\/h2>\n

Immersing yourself in Dutch doesn\u2019t require you to travel abroad or sign up for an expensive language program.
\nHowever, it can be a bit tiresome to find interesting content, go back and forth between sites, use different dictionaries to look up words, and so on.
\nThat\u2019s why there\u2019s LingQ. A language app that helps you discover and learn from content you love.
\n\"Learn
\nYou can import videos, podcasts, and much more and turn them into interactive lessons.
\nKeep all your favorite Dutch content stored in one place, easily look up new words, save vocabulary, and review. Check out our guide to importing content into LingQ<\/a> for more information.
\nLingQ is available for desktop<\/a> as well as Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>. Gain access to thousands of hours of audio and transcripts and begin your journey to fluency today.<\/p>\n

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John Melnyk is a freelance writer and translator from Florida, USA. He has a masters degree in Linguistics and Communication and is currently working on his first novel.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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