Tag Archives: vocabulary
In the Dutch Living Room Posted by sarah on Jul 21, 2010
So far we’ve had a peek into the Dutch kitchen, the bedroom and even learned some words for household work. We’ve learned about the dekbed and how to wash our windows like the Dutch. Today we’re going to have a look at some of the items in the living room, a place where we can…
In the Dutch Bedroom Posted by sarah on Jul 14, 2010
I know, it sounds like a rather tawdry title for this post, but nothing to see here folks! Just some basic vocabulary for items you will find in the bedroom. We’ve already had a good look around the kitchen. After this we’ll check out some verbs for household work, and vocabulary for the living room…
In the Dutch Kitchen Posted by sarah on Jul 12, 2010
One of the more frustrating things when learning a language is sometimes one of the most simple: basic everyday vocabulary. I can discuss politics, read a book or newspaper, and have a chat with a friend, all in Dutch, but when the house inspector came to check on the house I was reminded of just…
A Dutch Conversation at the Ticket Booth Posted by noortje on Jun 8, 2010
If you go to the cinema, the theater or the museum, you must always pass the person at the ticket booth. Although almost everyone speaks in English in this little country of ours, it is just as much fun to get your ticket or seat in Dutch. So start practicing and impress your friends! The…
Go Shopping in Dutch Posted by noortje on Jun 3, 2010
Getting advice or explaining what you want when you are out shopping is basically impossible. So here I will give you some words that will come in handy when you are talking to sales person. Good afternoon : goedemiddag Can I help you? : Kan ik u helpen? No, thanks : Nee, dankuwel I am…
Dutch words for public transport Posted by noortje on May 28, 2010
In Holland public transport is key if you want to get around. People travel a lot by train and bus, and if you want to avoid traffic jams it is often the best way to travel. But what do we Dutchies call all those types of transportation? Hereby a vocabulary list to help you get…
Dutch conversation in a restaurant Posted by noortje on May 26, 2010
Pointing on things on a menu is one way to order your food and drinks, but being able to have a normal conversation with the waiter or receptionist feels less awkward. Hereby some sentences that help you prevent such embarrassment. Hello. I would like to make a reservation for two at seven o clock tonight …