50 Basic Dutch Phrases with English Translations

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Basic Greetings & Introductions

Hoi / Hallo
Hello / Hi
Goedemorgen.
Good morning.
Goedemiddag.
Good afternoon.
Goedenavond.
Good evening.
Goedenacht.
Good night.
Tot ziens.
Goodbye.
Tot later!
See you later!
Hoe heet je?
What's your name?
Ik heet [Je naam].
My name is [Your Name].
Leuk je te ontmoeten.
Nice to meet you.

Essential Questions & Answers

Hoe gaat het?
How are you?
Het gaat goed, dank je. En met jou?
I'm fine, thank you. And you?
Alsjeblieft.
Please.
Dank je.
Thank you.
Graag gedaan.
You're welcome.
Pardon. (om aandacht te krijgen)
Excuse me. (to get attention)
Sorry. (om excuses te maken of herhaling te vragen)
Pardon me. (to apologize or ask to repeat)
Het spijt me.
I'm sorry.
Ja.
Yes.
Nee.
No.

Understanding & Clarification

Ik begrijp het niet.
I don't understand.
Kun je dat herhalen, alsjeblieft?
Could you repeat that, please?
Kun je langzamer praten, alsjeblieft?
Could you speak more slowly, please?
Wat betekent [woord]?
What does [word] mean?
Hoe zeg je [woord] in het [doeltaal]?
How do you say [word] in [target language]?
Kun je me helpen?
Can you help me?
Spreek je Nederlands? (of andere veelgebruikte taal)
Do you speak English? (or other common language)
Ik spreek maar een beetje [doeltaal].
I only speak a little [target language].

Common Requests & Needs

Waar is het toilet?
Where is the bathroom?
Wat kost dit?
How much does this cost?
Ik wil graag... (bijv. koffie, water)
I would like... (e.g., a coffee, water)
Mag ik de rekening, alsjeblieft?
Can I have the bill, please?
Ik heb honger.
I'm hungry.
Ik heb dorst.
I'm thirsty.
Ik ben moe.
I'm tired.
Ik heb hulp nodig.
I need help.
Dit is een noodgeval!
It's an emergency!

Directions & Locations

Waar is...?
Where is...?
Ga naar links.
Turn left.
Ga naar rechts.
Turn right.
Ga rechtdoor.
Go straight.
Het is hier.
It's here.
Het is daar.
It's there.
Dichtbij / Ver weg.
Near / Far.

Everyday Interactions & Expressions

Fijne dag!
Have a good day!
Geen probleem.
No problem.
Natuurlijk.
Of course.
Geeft niet.
Never mind.
Ik vind het leuk.
I like it.
Ik vind het niet leuk.
I don't like it.
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