Dutch word list
Survival Vocabulary for Newcomers
The essential Dutch words you'll see on signs, doors, and machines — a survival list for your first days in the Netherlands.
44 words
uitgang
exit, way out
duwen
push, shove
trekken
pull, tug, haul
pinnen
pay by card, pay by debit card
ingang
entrance, entry
spoor
track, platform
vertrek
departure
aankomst
arrival
overstappen
transfer, change
inchecken
check in, tap in, touch in
uitchecken
to check out, to log out
open
open, unlocked
gesloten
closed, shut
verboden
forbidden, prohibited, banned
toegang
entrance, access, entry
vrij
free, available, vacant
bezet
occupied, taken, busy
kassa
checkout, cash desk, counter
korting
discount, rebate
bon
receipt
tas
bag, handbag
alstublieft
please
bedankt
thanks, thank you
voorgerecht
starter, appetizer, first course, entrée
hoofdgerecht
main course, main dish
nagerecht
dessert, pudding
borrel
drinks, get-together, meetup
rekening
bill, check, invoice
afrekenen
pay, settle the bill, check out
betalen
pay, settle
terras
terrace, patio
menu
menu
fiets
bicycle, bike
fietspad
bike path, cycle path, cycle track
gracht
canal
brug
bridge
tram
tram, streetcar, trolley
trein
train
stoplicht
traffic light, stoplight
zebra
zebra crossing, crosswalk
station
station, stop
winkel
shop, store
straat
street
apotheek
pharmacy, chemist's, drugstore
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