Hour Uur
Minutes Minuten
Example: «Het is drie uur vijftien.» (It is three fifteen.)
Understanding prices and quantities Het begrijpen van prijzen en hoeveelheden
Numbers are crucial when it comes to understanding prices and quantities. Here are a few phrases to help you in these situations:
How much does it cost? Hoeveel kost het?
It costs Het kost
How many? Hoeveel?
A few Een paar
Some Een paar
Many Veel
None Geen
Phone numbers Telefoonnummers
When sharing or asking for phone numbers, you can use the following format:
Example: «Mijn telefoonnummer is nul zes een twee drie vier vijf zes zeven acht negen.» (My phone number is zero six one two three four five six seven eight nine.)
Dates Datums
To express dates in Dutch, the format typically follows the pattern of day-month-year. Heres an example: «Vandaag is het dertig juni twee duizend drieëntwintig.» (Today is the 30th of June, 2023.)
Remember to practice these numbers regularly to build fluency and confidence. By mastering the Dutch number system, youll be able to navigate various daily situations with ease and effectively communicate numerical information.
Time and Dates
In this chapter, we will explore the concepts of time and dates in Dutch. Understanding how to express and comprehend time-related information is crucial for scheduling appointments, making plans, and engaging in everyday conversations. By mastering the Dutch phrases and expressions related to time and dates, youll be able to effectively communicate and stay organized.
Telling Time:
What time is it? Hoe laat is het?
When you want to know the current time, you can ask «Hoe laat is het?» This phrase initiates the conversation about the current hour.
It is Het is
To respond to the question above, you can state the time using the following format:
Hour Uur
Minutes Minuten
For example, «Het is twee uur» means «It is two oclock,» and «Het is vier uur vijftien» means «It is quarter past four.»
AM/PM distinction AM/PM-onderscheid
In Dutch, the 24-hour clock is commonly used. However, if you wish to specify AM or PM, you can use the following phrases:
AM s ochtends
PM s middags (s middags), s avonds (s avonds), s nachts (s nachts)
For instance, «Het is 10 uur s avonds» means «It is 10 PM.»
On the hour Op het hele uur
When stating the time when the minutes are exactly on the hour, you can use the phrase «precies» to indicate precision. For example, «Het is precies twee uur» means «It is exactly two oclock.»
Quarter past/half past/quarter to Kwart over/half/half voor
To express time with minutes past or minutes to the hour, you can use the following phrases:
Quarter past Kwart over
Half past Half
Quarter to Kwart voor
For example, «Het is kwart over drie» means «It is quarter past three,» and «Het is kwart voor zeven» means «It is quarter to seven.»
Dates:
6. What is todays date? Wat is de datum vandaag?
To inquire about the current date, you can ask «Wat is de datum vandaag?» This question prompts the discussion about the specific day, month, and year.
Day, month, and year Dag, maand, en jaar
When expressing a date in Dutch, the format typically follows the pattern of day-month-year. Here are some examples:
15th of May, 2023 Vijftien mei tweeduizend drieëntwintig
1st of December, 2024 Eerste december tweeduizend vierentwintig
10th of August, 2025 Tiende augustus tweeduizend vijfentwintig
Days of the week Dagen van de week
Here are the Dutch names for the days of the week:
Monday maandag
Tuesday dinsdag
Wednesday woensdag
Thursday donderdag
Friday vrijdag
Saturday zaterdag
Sunday zondag
Months of the year Maanden van het jaar
Here are the Dutch names for the months of the year:
January januari
February februari
March maart
April april
May mei
June juni
July juli
August augustus
September september
October oktober
November november
December december
Today is Vandaag is
When discussing the current day, you can use the phrase «Vandaag is» followed by the name of the day. For example, «Vandaag is maandag» means «Today is Monday.»
Tomorrow/Yesterday Morgen/Gisteren
To refer to the following day or the previous day, you can use the words «morgen» and «gisteren,» respectively. For instance, «Morgen is dinsdag» means «Tomorrow is Tuesday,» and «Gisteren was zondag» means «Yesterday was Sunday.»
Seasons Seizoenen
Here are the Dutch names for the seasons:
Spring lente
Summer zomer
Autumn/Fall herfst
Winter winter
Understanding and effectively using time-related expressions and date formats will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and keep track of schedules in Dutch-speaking regions. Practice these phrases regularly to become more confident in discussing time and dates.
Transportation and Travel
In this chapter, we will explore the essential phrases and vocabulary related to transportation and travel in Dutch. Whether youre navigating the bustling city streets or embarking on a scenic journey through the Dutch countryside, mastering these phrases will help you communicate effectively and make the most of your travel experience.
Asking for Directions:
Excuse me, where is? Pardon, waar is?
How do I get to? Hoe kom ik bij?
Is it far from here? Is het ver van hier?
Which way should I go? Welke kant moet ik op?
Can you show it on the map? Kunt u het op de kaart aanwijzen?
Public Transportation:
Train station Treinstation
Bus stop Bushalte
Tram stop Tramhalte
Metro station Metrostation
Ticket Kaartje
One-way ticket Enkeltje
Round-trip ticket Retourkaartje
Where is the ticket office? Waar is het loket?
When does the next train/bus/tram/metro arrive? Wanneer komt de volgende trein/bus/tram/metro?
Which platform/track? Welk perron/spoor?
Is this seat taken? Is deze plaats bezet?
Taxi:
Taxi Taxi
Taxi stand Taxistandplaats
Can you take me to? Kunt u me naarbrengen?