Dutch Vocabulary Lessons 1-20

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What is the Dutch word for 'Friday'?

zaterdag

donderdag

maandag

vrijdag (correct)

The word 'lente' refers to autumn in Dutch.

False

What is the Dutch translation for 'the month'?

de maand

In Dutch, 'June' is referred to as __________.

juni Signup and view all the answers

Match the following months of the year with their Dutch translations:

January = januari March = maart May = mei October = oktober Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Dutch term for 'above'?

boven Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'hoe laat is het?' in Dutch means 'What time is it?'

True Signup and view all the answers

'The moon' translates to __________ in Dutch.

de maan Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'the sweater'?

de trui Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word 'verloofd' means 'to be engaged'.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'honderd' mean in English?

hundred Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word for 'the bus' is __________.

de bus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Dutch terms with their English meanings:

de licht = the light de knie = the knee de beer = the bear de deur = the door Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following means 'to listen' in Dutch?

luisteren Signup and view all the answers

'Twintig' means 'twenty' in Dutch.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'de verjaardag' refer to?

the birthday Signup and view all the answers

In Dutch, 'to travel' is __________.

reizen Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'beautiful'?

mooi Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'the library'?

de bibliotheek Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word 'de jas' translates to 'the hat'.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'to call'?

bellen Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word for 'high' is ___ .

hoog Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Dutch words with their English meanings:

de maan = the moon het station = the railway station de dokter = the doctor de tuin = the garden Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct translation for 'to live'?

wonen Signup and view all the answers

The word 'zacht' means 'soft' in Dutch.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'the farmer'?

de boer Signup and view all the answers

___ is the Dutch term for 'autumn'.

herfst Signup and view all the answers

Match the number with its Dutch word:

three = drie six = zes twelve = twaalf twenty one = eenentwintig Signup and view all the answers

What does 'de sporthal' refer to?

the sports hall Signup and view all the answers

The word 'de tulp' means 'the rose'.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'good evening' in Dutch?

goedenavond Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word for 'to eat' is ___.

eten Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words translates to 'the sock'?

de sok Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'the boy'?

de jongen Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word for 'the glasses' is 'de bril'.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'goedkoop' mean in English?

cheap Signup and view all the answers

The word for 'the swimming pool' in Dutch is _______.

het zwembad Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Dutch words with their English meanings:

de vriendin = the girlfriend de vader = the father de directeur = the (company) director de bakker = the baker Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following translates to 'the contract'?

het contract Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word for 'to speak' is 'vragen'.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch term for 'the company car'?

de auto van de zaak Signup and view all the answers

In Dutch, 'at night' translates to _______.

's nachts Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vijftien' mean in English?

fifteen Signup and view all the answers

The term 'de woonkamer' refers to the 'living room'.

True Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'to lose' into Dutch.

verliezen Signup and view all the answers

Match the month in Dutch with its English translation:

maart = march februari = February april = April juli = July Signup and view all the answers

The translation for 'the fridge' in Dutch is _______.

de koelkast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ik ben' mean?

I am Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'the beach'?

het strand Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'hello'?

hallo Signup and view all the answers

The word 'huis' means 'the girl' in Dutch.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch term for 'thank you'?

dank je wel Signup and view all the answers

In Dutch, 'de vrouw' means the ______.

woman Signup and view all the answers

Match the Dutch words with their English meanings:

de student = the student de leraar = the teacher de boekhouder = the accountant de dokter = the doctor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'de groente' mean?

the vegetables Signup and view all the answers

The word 'slecht' means 'good' in Dutch.

False Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'the prime minister' into Dutch.

de premier Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch word for 'the road' is ______.

de weg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following means 'to eat' in Dutch?

eten Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'tot ziens' translates to 'goodbye' in Dutch.

True Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'big' in Dutch?

groot Signup and view all the answers

'De fiets' refers to ______.

the bike Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dutch word for 'to walk'?

lopen Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Lessons Overview

The course consists of 20 lessons that cover the 1000 most common words in Dutch.
Each lesson focuses on a specific theme, presenting fundamental vocabulary essential for basic communication.

Key Vocabulary from Lessons 1-20

Basic Pronouns & Greetings (Lesson 1)
- "ik" means "I", "hij" means "he", "zij" means "she".
- Common greetings include "hallo" (hello), "goedemorgen" (good morning), and "tot ziens" (see you).
Basic Questions & Particles (Lesson 5)
- Question words like "wie" (who), "wat" (what), and "waar" (where) build fundamental communication skills.
- Essential conjunctions and prepositions: "en" (and), "maar" (but), "omdat" (because).
Daily Life Vocabulary (Lesson 4)
- Focus on food and drink: "de groente" (vegetables), "het brood" (bread), "de melk" (milk).
- Specific Dutch foods include "de stroopwafel" (syrup waffle) and "de frikadel" (Dutch meat sausage).
Transportation and Locations (Lesson 6)
- Common transport terminology: "de auto" (car), "de trein" (train), "de bus" (bus).
- Locations important for daily activities: "de supermarkt" (supermarket), "de bibliotheek" (library).
Numbers and Time (Lesson 7 & 10)
- Basic counting includes "nul" (zero) to "miljoen" (million).
- Days of the week: "maandag" (Monday) to "zondag" (Sunday), along with months and seasonal terms like "lente" (spring) and "herfst" (autumn).
Common Verbs (Lesson 8)
- Essential verbs include "lopen" (to walk), "hebben" (to have), and "zien" (to see), allowing for important actions in conversation.
Adjectives for Descriptions (Lesson 9)
- Descriptive adjectives like "groot" (big), "mooi" (beautiful), and "lekker" (tasty) enhance communicative effectiveness regarding objects and experiences.

Prepositions and Places (Lesson 11)

Prepositions such as "met" (with) and "voor" (in front of) are fundamental for constructing sentences about locations.
Important places are covered, including "het ziekenhuis" (hospital) and "het politiebureau" (police station).

Additional Vocabulary Themes

Time and Events (Lesson 12)
- Questions about time like "hoe laat is het?" (what time is it?) help in social interactions.
- Contextual vocabulary regarding events such as "het concert" (the concert) and "de sporthal" (the sports hall).

Reverse Vocabulary (Shuffled Words)

Words from previous lessons are shuffled to aid in recall and comprehension.
This includes phrases and essential objects such as "de ring" (the ring road) and "de klasgenoot" (classmate).

Special Themes

Emphasis on cultural terms such as "de wallen" (red light district) can provide context for conversations about areas in Dutch cities.
Incorporation of food-related vocabulary reflects Dutch cuisine and essential culinary terms.### Vocabulary and Phrases
Useful phrases for telling time, such as "twee uur" meaning "two o'clock" and "kwart voor zeven" meaning "quarter to seven."
Common nouns include "de trui" for "the sweater" and "de opa" for "the grandfather."
Numbers and counting: "honderd" means "hundred," "twintig" means "twenty," and "miljoen" translates to "million."

Verbs in Dutch

Common action verbs include "hebben" (to have), "zien" (to see), "drinken" (to drink), and "lopen" (to walk).
Other verbs signify emotional or relationship states, like "verloofd" (to be engaged) and "verliefd" (in love).
Actions related to work or education: "solliciteren" (to apply), "ontslagen" (to fire), and "leren" (to learn).

Common Objects and Places

Household items: "het fornuis" (the cooker), "de lamp" (the lamp), and "de koelkast" (the fridge).
Locations include "het park" (the park), "de slaapkamer" (the sleeping room), and "de woonkamer" (the living room).
Types of food: "de pannenkoek" (the pancake), "de pindakaas" (the peanut butter), and "de friet" (the French fries).

Days and Months

Days of the week: "maandag" (Monday), "dinsdag" (Tuesday), "zondag" (Sunday).
Months: "december" (December), "april" (April), "juni" (June), and "oktober" (October).

Family and Relationships

Family terms include "de oma" (the grandmother), "de vader" (the father), "de neef" (the cousin) and "de tante" (the aunt).
Social interactions: "leuk vinden" (to like), "vrienden" (friends), "de kennis" (the acquaintance).

Miscellaneous Vocabulary

Descriptive adjectives such as "mooi" (beautiful), "arm" (poor), and "duur" (expensive).
Everyday situations: "buiten" (outside), "overdag" (during the day), "s nachts" (at night), and "eten" (to eat).

Key Expressions

Formality in requests using "alsjeblieft" (please) and "alstublieft" (here you are).
Expressions to indicate time like "vijf voor acht" (five to eight) and "om tien uur" (at ten o'clock).
Common conversational fillers, such as "hoe laat?" (what time?) and "wat?" (what?).

Educational Context

Emphasis on practical vocabulary useful for daily conversations and general understanding of the Dutch language for learners.
The vocabulary listed covers a wide range of themes, aiding in conversational fluency and comprehension.

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