Dutch Dictionary

attention

//ˈaːndɑxt//

plus-one; someone tagging along

//ˈaːnˌɦaː.kər//

affectionate; clingy depending on context

//ˈaːn.ɦɑŋ.kə.lək//

to arrive

/ˈaːnˌkoːmə(n)/

to muddle along; to keep going without a clear plan

//ˈaːnˌmɔ.də.rə(n)//

to approach and start talking to

//ˈaːnˌspreː.kə(n)//

drama queen; someone who overreacts

//ˈaːn.stɛ.lər//

attractive; appealing

//ˈaːn.trɛ.kə.lək//

to attract; to put on (clothes); to appeal to

//ˈaːn.trɛ.kən//

attraction; appeal

//ˈaːn.trɛ.kɪŋs.krɑxt//

to drop by casually

//ˈaːn.ʋaː.jə(n)//

marriage proposal

//ˈaːn.zuk//

potato

//ˈaːrtɑˌpəl//

nice, kind

//ˈaːrdəx//

to breathe

//ˈaːdəmˌhaːlə(n)//

adoption

//aˈdɔp.si//

envy, covetousness

//ˈɑf.ɣʏnst//

to pick up takeaway

//ˈɑfˌɦaː.lə(n)//

appointment, arrangement, date

/ˈɑfˌspraːk/

date (romantic)

//ˈɑf.spraːk.jə//

to arrange to meet, to agree

//ˈɑfspreːkə(n)//

to graduate

//ˈɑf.styˌdeː.rən//

to wash dishes

//ˈɑfˌʋɑsə(n)//

to reject; to turn down

//ˈɑf.ʋɛi̯.zən//

diary, planner, schedule

//aːˈɣɛndaː//

bye; see you

//aˈjys//

already, all

//ɑl//

alone, only

//ɑˈleːn//

allergic

//ɑˈlɛrɣis//

please, here you go

/ɑlsjəˈblift/

please, here you are (formal)

/ɑlstyˈblift/

always

//ˈɑl.tɛɪ̯t//

atmosphere; vibe; party spirit (Flemish usage)

//ɑm.biˈɑn.sə//

ambulance; emergency vehicle

//ˌɑmbyˈlɑnsə//

different, otherwise, else

//ˈɑn.dərs//

fear, anxiety, dread

//ɑŋst//

to answer

//ˈɑntʋoːrdə(n)//

pharmacy

//ˌaːpoːˈteːk//

apple pie

//ˈɑ.pəl.taːrt//

to send a WhatsApp message

//ˈɛpə(n)//

arm; upper limb

//ɑrm//

thoughtful, considerate

//ɑˈtɛnt//

car

//ˈoːtoː//

evening

//ˈaːvɔnt//

dinner

//ˈaː.vɔntˌeː.tə(n)//

job, position

//baːn//

boss

//baːs//

baby; infant

//ˈbeː.bi//

to fry; to bake

//ˈbɑ.kən//

a cuppa; a coffee (very informal)

//ˈbɑ.ki//

to be bummed; to be annoyed; to suck

//ˈbaː.lən//

afraid, scared, frightened

//bɑŋ//

to thank

//bəˈdɑŋkə(n)//

thank you, thanks

/bəˈdɑŋkt/

service; waitstaff

//bəˈdiː.nɪŋ//

company, business

//bəˈdrɛɪ̯f//

leg; bone

//beːn//

to begin, to start

//bəˈɣɪ.nən//

to understand

//bəˈɣrɛi̯pə(n)//

posh; snobbish; upper-class sounding

//bəˈkɑkt//

important

//bəˈlɑŋ.rək//

polite

//bəˈleːft//

to call (phone)

//ˈbɛlə(n)//

to promise

//bəˈloːvə(n)//

message

//bəˈrɪxt//

remorse, repentance, contrition

//bəˈrɑu̯//

modest; unassuming

//bəˈsxɛi̯.də(n)//

to discuss, to review

//bəˈspreːkə(n)//

to order

//bəˈstɛ.lən//

destination

/bəˈstɛmɪŋ/

to pay

//bəˈtaːlə(n)//

meaning

//bəˈteːkənɪs//

better

//ˈbeːtər//

get well soon

/ˈbeːtərˌsxɑp/

reliable, trustworthy

//bəˈtrɑu̯baːr//

scholarship, grant

//bøːrs//

Liberation Day

/bəˈvrɛɪ̯dɪŋsˌdɑx/

to admire

//bəˈʋɔndərə(n)//

admirable

//bəˈʋɔndərənsˌʋaːrdəx//

sights, attractions, points of interest

/bəˈzinsˌʋaːrdəxˌɦeːdə(n)/

to visit

/bəˈzukə(n)/

library

//bi.bli.oːˈteːk//

to suit each other; to be compatible

//bɛi ɛlˈkaːr ˈpɑ.sə(n)//

special, extraordinary

//bɛi̯ˈzɔndər//

deep-fried meat ragout balls; Dutch bar snack

//ˈbɪ.tər.ˌbɑ.lən//

deep-fried meat ragout balls

//ˈbɪ.tərˌbɑ.lə(n)//

happy, glad, pleased

//blɛi̯//

joy, gladness

//ˈblɛi̯t.sxɑp//

blind date

//blɪnt deɪt//

blood

//blut//

book

//buːk//

to book, to reserve

/ˈbukə(n)/

message; errand

//ˈboːtˌsxɑp//

groceries, shopping

//ˈboːtˌsxɑpə(n)//

angry, mad, cross

//boːs//

anger, annoyance

//ˈboːs.ɦɛi̯t//

plate

//bɔrt//

to have drinks (socially); to go for drinks

//ˈbɔ.rə.lən//

coated snack peanut served with drinks

//ˈbɔ.rəlˌnoː.cə//

chest, breast

//bɔrst//

a casual fifteen-minute delay, stereotypically from Brabant

//ˈbraː.bɑnts kwɑrˈtir.cə//

to roast; to fry

//ˈbraː.dən//

hungover; wiped out after a rough night

//brɑk//

to bring, to take (somewhere)

//ˈbrɛŋ.ən//

letter

//brif//

brother

//bruːr//

sandwich; bread roll

//ˈbroːc.jə//

bridge

/brʏx/

bride

//brœyt//

wedding; wedding celebration

//ˈbrœy.lɔft//

brunch; late breakfast and lunch

//brʏntʃ//

buffet; self-serve meal

//bʏˈfɛt//

stomach, belly

//bœy̯k//

neighbors

//ˈbyːrə(n)//

conventional; middle-class boring; domestically tame

//ˈbʏr.ɣər.lək//

bus; coach

/bʏs/

neighbor (male)

//ˈbyːrmɑn//

neighborhood

//byːrt//

carnival

/ˌkɑrnəˈvɑl/

career

//kɑˈrjɛː.rə//

charming

//ʃɑrˈmɑnt//

charm offensive; deliberate push to win people over

//ˈʃɑr.mə.ɔ.fɛn.sif//

to charm

//ʃɑrˈmeː.rə(n)//

chemistry (between people)

//xeːˈmi//

to have chemistry

//xeːˈmi ɦɛ.bə(n)//

girl; chick

//tʃɪk//

chill; relaxed; nice

//tʃɪl//

to chill; to hang out; to relax

//ˈtʃɪ.lən//

grade, mark, number

//ˈsɛɪ̯.fər//

nightclub

//klʏp//

co-parenting; shared custody

//koˈɔu.dər.sxɑp//

colleague, coworker

//kɔˈleː.ɣaː//

compliment; word of praise

//ˌkɔmpliˈmɛnt//

contract; formal agreement

//kɔnˈtrɑkt//

stylish; cool; appealing

//kuːl//

creative

//kreːjaːˈtif//

course, training

//ˈkʏr.sʏs//

CV, résumé

//seːˈveː//

there

//daːr//

hello, goodbye (casual greeting)

/dɑx/

day

/dɑx/

daily

//ˈdaːɣələks//

then, than

//dɑn//

thank you (informal)

/ˈdɑŋk jə ˈʋɛl/

thank you (formal)

/ˈdɑŋk y ˈʋɛl/

gratitude, thankfulness

//ˈdɑŋk.baːr.ɦɛi̯t//

to dance

//ˈdɑn.sən//

brave, courageous

//ˈdɑpər//

to date (romantically)

//ˈdeɪ.tən//

touch

//ˈaːn.raː.kɪŋ//

fiancé; fiancée; future spouse

//ˈaːn.staːn.də//

engagement ring used for a proposal

//ˈaːn.zuːk.rɪŋ//

affection

//ɑˈfɛk.tsi//

turn-off

//ˈɑf.kna.pər//

rejection

//ˈɑf.ʋɛi.zɪŋ//

intentions

//bəˈduː.lɪŋ.ə(n)//

boat

//də boːt//

drinks gathering; pre-dinner drinks

//də ˈbɔ.rəl//

drinks-and-snacks social culture

//də ˈbɔ.rəl.kʏl.tyr//

slice of bread; sandwich

//də ˈboː.tər.ɦɑm//

date; romantic meet-up

//də deːt//

planned romantic evening

//deːt nɑit//

dating app

//də ˈdeː.tɪŋ.ɛp//

first impression

//də ˈiːr.stə ɪnˌdrʏk//

apology; apologies

//də ɛkˈskyː.zəs//

fries

//də friːt//

boundaries

//ˈɣrɛn.zə(n)//

courtship

//ˈɦɔf.maː.kə.rɛi//

romantic interest; interest

//ɪn.təˈrɛ.sə//

butterflies; nervous excitement

//ˈkriː.bəls//

pub; bar

//də kruːx//

croquette

//də kroːˈkɛt//

good match; compatible pairing

//mɛtʃ//

waiter

//də ˈoː.bər//

infidelity; unfaithfulness

//ɔnˈtrʌu//

bill; check; invoice

//də ˈreː.kə.nɪŋ//

relationship status

//reː.laːˈtsiː.staː.tʏs//

togetherness

//ˈsaː.mənˌɦoː.rɪx.ɦɛit//

to meet the parents-in-law; to meet a partner's parents

//ˈsxoːn.ʔʌu.dərs ɔntˈmuː.tə(n)//

serious relationship

//seː.riˈøː.zə reː.laːˈtsi//

a future together

//də ˈtuː.kɔmst ˈsaː.mə(n)//

future plans

//ˈtuː.kɔmstˌplɑ.nə(n)//

advance; move closer emotionally

//tuːˈnaː.də.rɪŋ//

devotion; commitment

//tuːˈʋɛi.dɪŋ//

invitation

//œytˈnoː.dɪ.ɣɪŋ//

steady relationship

//ˈvɑs.tə reː.laːˈtsi//

spark; romantic spark

//vɔŋk//

the one; the right person; true love

//də ˈwaː.rə//

to share

//ˈdeː.lə(n)//

to think

//ˈdɛŋ.kən//

door

//døːr//

dike, levee

/dɛɪ̯k/

dinner; evening meal

//diˈnɪr//

diploma, degree

//diˈploː.maː//

directness; blunt openness

//di.rɛktˈɦɛit//

to discuss, to debate

//dɪsˌkʏsiˈeːrə(n)//

teacher, lecturer

//doːˈsɛnt//

daughter

//ˈdɔx.tər//

just act normal, don't show off

/ˈdu maːr nɔrˈmaːl/

act normal; behave yourself; don't be weird

//du nɔrˈmaːl//

bye, see ya

/duˈi/

to do

//duːn//

doctor

//ˈdɔktər//

baptism; christening

//doːp//

seasoned; very experienced

//ˌdoːr.ɣəˈʋɪn.tərt//

to ask follow-up questions

//ˈdoːrˌvraː.ɣə(n)//

customs

/duˈaːnə/

to shower

//ˈduʃə(n)//

drink; beverage

//ˈdrɑŋ.kjə//

three kisses (Dutch greeting)

/ˈdri ˈzunə(n)/

three kisses (Dutch greeting tradition)

//driː ˈzu.nən//

to drink

//ˈdrɪŋ.kən//

sadness; sorrow

//ˈdru.fə.ɦɛit//

sad

//ˈdru.vəx//

liquorice

//drɔp//

clear

//ˈdœy̯dələk//

to dump (someone)

//ˈdʏm.pən//

to dare

//ˈdʏr.və(n)//

expensive

//dyːr//

really, genuine, truly

//ɛxt//

husband; spouse (male)

//ˈɛxt.ɣə.noːt//

to propose (marriage)

//ən ˈaːn.zuk duːn//

to plan a proposal

//ən ˈaːn.zuːk ˈplɑ.nə(n)//

to have a bone to pick with someone

//ən ˈɑ.pəl.tjə mɛt ˈi.mɑnt tə ˈsxɪ.lən ˈɦɛ.bən//

to buy a pig in a poke; to get ripped off

//ən kɑt ɪn də zɑk ˈkoː.pən//

loneliness, solitude

//ˈeːn.zaːm.ɦɛi̯t//

honest

//ˈeːrlək//

century

//eːu//

centuries-old, ancient

/ˈeːuə(n)ˌɑu̯t/

eternity, forever

/ˈeːuəxˌɦɛɪ̯t/

for a moment; just briefly (Flemish for 'even')

//ˈɛf.kəs//

actually, really

//ˈɛɪ̯.ɣən.lək//

island

/ˈɛɪ̯lɑnt/

elegant; stylish

//ˌeːləˈɣɑnt//

to get to know each other better

//ɛlˈkaːr ˈbeː.tər ˈleː.rə(n) ˈkɛ.nə(n)//

to be seeing each other romantically

//ɛlˈkaːr ziːn//

enthusiasm

//ɛn.tu.ziˈɑs.mə//

inheritance; legacy

//ˈɛr.fə.nɪs//

annoyance, irritation, vexation

//ˈɛr.ɣər.nɪs//

to get over (someone/something)

//ɛr.oː.vər heːn ˈkoː.mən//

experience

//ɛrˈvaː.rɪŋ//

split pea soup; snert

//ˈɛr.tən.sup//

to eat

//ˈeː.tən//

for a moment; briefly; just

//ˈeː.vən//

hey; yo; listen up (street slang)

//ˈeː.ʋaː//

exam, examination

//ɛkˈsaː.mən//

exclusive (in a relationship)

//ɛks.klyˈzif//

excuse me (formal)

/ɛkskyˈzeːr/

family (extended); relatives

//faˈmi.li//

fantastic

//fɑnˈtɑstis//

holiday, public holiday, feast day

/ˈfeːstˌdɑx/

celebration meal; feast

//ˈfeːst.maːl//

to congratulate

//fə.li.siˈteː.rə(n)//

just; briefly; for a sec (text abbreviation of 'even')

//ɛf//

bicycle

//fits//

to cycle, to ride a bike

//ˈfitsə(n)//

bike lane; cycle path

//ˈfits.pɑt//

have a nice day

/ˈfɛɪ̯nə ˈdɑx/

fit, in shape

//fɪt//

to sort out; to hook up; to get arranged

//ˈfɪk.sə(n)//

bottle

//flɛs//

to flex; to show off; to brag

//ˈflɛk.sən//

to flirt

//ˈflɪr.tə(n)//

to whisper

//ˈflœy̯stərə(n)//

fear of missing out

//ˈfoː.moː//

tip; gratuity

//foːi//

minced-meat hot dog; frikandel

//ˌfri.kɑnˈdɛl//

fruit; fresh fruit

//frœyt//

cool; awesome

//ɣaːf//

to go

//ɣaːn//

cooked through; done

//ɣaːr//

mate; buddy; gabber subculture fan

//ˈɣɑ.bər//

course

//ɣɑŋ//

guest

//ɣɑst//

host

//ˈɣɑst.ɦeːr//

hostess

//ˈɣɑst.vrʌu//

dear (formal salutation)

/ɣəˈɑxtə/

pastry; cake; baked goods

//ɣəˈbɑk//

my condolences

/ɣəˌkɔndoːˈleːrt/

hassle; fuss; commotion; drama

//ɣəˈdu//

patient

//ɣəˈdʏldəx//

no, none, not a/any

//ɣeːn//

no need to thank me, don't mention it

/ˈɣeːn ˈdɑŋk/

congratulations, happy birthday

/ɣəˌfeːlisiˈteːrt/

funny; amusing; witty

//ˈɣɛi.nəx//

interested

//ɣə.ɪn.tə.rɛˈseːrt//

money

//ɣɛlt//

beloved; lover; sweetheart

//ɣəˈliːf.də//

happiness, luck

//ɣəˈlʏk//

happy, fortunate, luckily

//ɣəˈlʏ.kəx//

easygoing; warm and relaxed

//ɣəˈmudəlik//

affection, fondness

//ɣəˈneː.ɣən.ɦɛi̯t//

to heal, to cure

//ɣəˈneːzə(n)//

pointless chatter; messing around with words

//ɣəˈʌu̯.əˌɦuːr//

passionate

//ɣə.pɑ.si.jəˈneːrt//

dish; course

//ɣəˈrɛxt//

conversation

//ɣəˈsprɛk//

talented

//ɣəˈtaːlɛnˌteːrt//

to give

//ˈɣeː.vən//

amazing, terrific, tremendous

//ɣəˈʋɛldəx//

calm and a bit dull; placid

//ɣəˈzaː.pəx//

cozy, convivial, sociable, pleasant togetherness

//ɣəˈzɛ.ləx//

pleasantly busy; bustling in a nice way

//ɣəˈzɛ.ləx drʏk//

coziness; convivial atmosphere

//ɣəˈzɛ.ləx.ɦɛit//

face; sight

//ɣəˈzɪxt//

loss of face; social embarrassment

//ɣəˈzɪxts.vərˌliːs//

family (nuclear); household family

//ɣəˈzɪn//

healthy

//ɣəˈzɔnt//

health

//ɣəˈzɔnthɛi̯t//

to ghost (someone); to suddenly stop all communication

//ˈɡoːs.tən//

yesterday

/ˈɣɪstərə(n)/

glass

//ɣlɑs//

good, well

//ɣuːt//

good afternoon

/ˌɣudəˈmɪdɑx/

good morning

/ˌɣudəˈmɔrɣə(n)/

good evening

/ˌɣudənˈaːvɔnt/

cheap, inexpensive

//ˈɣuːt.koːp//

craving; desire; appetite (Flemish)

//ˈɣus.tɪŋ//

guy; dude

//ˈɣoː.zər//

you're welcome, my pleasure

/ˈɣraːx ɣəˈdaːn/

canal

/ɣrɑxt/

funny, amusing

//ˈɣrɑpəx//

flu, influenza

//ɣrip//

to grill

//ˈɣrɪ.lə(n)//

vegetable; vegetables

//ˈɣrun.tə//

big, large, tall

//ɣroːt//

likeability that makes people root for you

//ˈɣʏn.fɑk.tɔr//

to wish someone well; to grant willingly

//ˈɣʏ.nə(n)//

favorite; favored person

//ˈɣʏn.stə.lɪŋ//

hair

//haːr//

chocolate sprinkles for bread

//ˈɦaː.ɣəlˌslɑx//

hello

/ɦɑˈloː/

stop (bus/tram stop)

/ˈɦɑltə/

hand; palm or hand

//hɑnt//

small bite; snack served socially

//ˈɦɑp.jə//

to run (exercise)

//ˈhɑrtˌloːpə(n)//

herring

//ˈɦaː.rɪŋ//

heart

//hɑrt//

warm, cordial, hearty

//ˈhɑrtələk//

passion; ardor

//ˈɦɑrt.stɔxt//

passionate; ardent

//ɦɑrtˈstɔx.tə.lək//

port, harbor

/ˈɦaːvə(n)/

to have

//ˈɦɛ.bən//

very, whole

//ɦeːl//

delicious; wonderful; glorious

//ˈɦeːr.lək//

homesickness, nostalgia

//ˈɦɛi̯m.weː//

too bad; tough luck; oh well (humorous)

//ɦəˈlaːs ˈpɪn.daː.ˌkaːs//

to help

//ˈɦɛl.pən//

to commemorate, to remember

/ɦɛrˈdɛŋkə(n)/

autumn, fall

/ɦɛrfst/

memory, remembrance

/ɦɛˈrɪnərɪŋ/

to recover, to restore

//hɛrˈstɛlə(n)//

all the best, take care

/ət ˈbɛstə/

beer

//ɦət biːr//

bread

//ɦət broːt//

gift; present

//ɦət kaːˈdoː//

small compliment

//kɔm.pliˈmɛn.cə//

party; celebration

//ɦət feːst//

getting-to-know-you conversation

//ˈkɛn.nɪs.maː.kɪŋs.xəˌsprɛk//

couple

//ˈkɔ.pəl//

it's raining cats and dogs; it's pouring

//ɦət ˈreː.ɣənt ˈpɛi.pən.ˌsteː.lən//

restaurant

//ɦət rɛstɔˈrɑnt//

breaking up; ending a relationship

//ɦət ˈœy̯tˌmaː.kə(n)//

it's all good; everything's fine; no worries

//ət zɪt snɔr//

here

//ɦiːr//

history

//ɦɪˈstoː.ri//

how

//ɦu//

how are you?, how's it going?

/ˈɦu ˌɣaːt ət/

to court; to woo

//ˈɦɔf.maː.kə(n)//

university of applied sciences

//ˈɦoː.ɣə.sxoːl//

hi

/ɦɔɪ̯/

dog

//hɔnt//

hunger; appetite

//ˈɦɔŋ.ər//

head

//hoːft//

main course

//ˈɦoːft.ɣə.rɛxt//

yours faithfully, respectfully

/ˈɦoːxˌɑxtənt/

hope

//ɦoːp//

(softening particle — reassurance/emphasis)

/ɦoːr/

to hear

//ˈɦoː.rən//

hotel; accommodation

/hoːˈtɛl/

to love

//ˈɦɔu.dən vɑn//

bye; take care

//ˈɦʌu̯.du//

skin

//hœy̯t//

to cry, to weep

//ˈɦœy̯.lən//

house, home

//hœy̯s//

general practitioner, family doctor

//ˈhœy̯sˌɑrts//

pet

//ˈhœy̯sdiːr//

household

//ˈhœys.hɔu.də(n)//

settled domestic life ideal

//ˈɦœy.ʃə ˈboːm.pjə ˈbeːs.cə//

homework

//ˈɦœy̯s.ʋɛrk//

to yearn; to crave; to long intensely

//ˈhœŋ.kə.rən//

marriage; matrimony

//ˈɦyː.ə.lək//

something, a little

//its//

to turn a blind eye; to cover up someone's faults out of love

//its mɛt də ˈmɑn.təl dɛr ˈlif.də bəˈdɛ.kən//

I don't speak Dutch

/ɪk ˈspreːk ɣeːn ˈneːdərlɑnts/

impressive

//ˈɪndrʏkˌʋɛkənt//

reserved; understated

//ˈɪŋ.ɣəˌtoː.ɣə(n)//

ingredients

//ɪŋ.ɡreːˈdi.ɛn.tən//

intimate; tender; heartfelt

//ˈɪ.nəx//

inspiring

//ˌɪnspiˈreːrənt//

to board, to get in (a vehicle)

/ˈɪnˌstɑpə(n)/

intelligent; smart

//ˌɪntɛliˈɣɛnt//

intimate; private; close

//ɪnˈtim//

intimacy

//ɪn.tiː.miˈtɛit//

yes

//jaː//

year

/jaːr/

jealous

//jaːˈlurs//

jealousy, envy

//ʒa.lu.ˈzi//

having a birthday, birthday (adjective)

/ˈjaːrəx/

to play dumb; to feign ignorance

//jə vɑn dɛn ˈdɔ.mə ˈɦɑu.dən//

Dutch gin

//jəˈneː.vər//

anniversary; jubilee

//jyˈbi.leː.ʏm//

candlelit dinner

//ˈkaːrs.lɪxt.diˌnɪr//

map, card, ticket

/kaːrt/

cheese

//kaːs//

room

//ˈkaːmər//

to camp, camping

/kɑmˈpeːrə(n)/

office

//kɑnˈtoːr//

cat

//kɑt//

hangover

//ˈkaː.tər//

to know (a person/place), to be familiar with

//ˈkɛ.nən//

knowledge, acquaintance

//ˈkɛ.nɪs//

to get to know; to meet for the first time

//ˈkɛ.nɪsˌmaː.kə(n)//

to meet the family

//ˈkɛn.nɪs.maː.kə(n) mɛt də faːˈmiː.li//

Christmas

/ˈkɛrstmɪs/

kitchen

//ˈkøːkə(n)//

choice; selection

//ˈkøː.zə//

deep-fried fish bites

//ˈkɪ.bə.lɪŋ//

child

//kɪnt//

lunch; midday meal

//kɪp//

complaint

//klɑxt//

to complain

//ˈklaːɣə(n)//

class, classroom

//klɑs//

small, little

//klɛɪ̯n//

grandchild

//ˈkləin.kɪnt//

click; connection; chemistry

//klɪk//

clock, bell

/klɔk/

handsome, attractive; clever

//knɑp//

cozy in a small-town way; quaint but a bit limited

//ˈknøː.tə.rəx//

knee

//kni//

hug; cuddle; stuffed animal

//ˈknœ.fəl//

to cuddle; to hug

//ˈknœ.fə.lən//

cozy, snug, homey

//knʏs//

suitcase, luggage

/ˈkɔfər/

coffee

//ˈkɔfi//

cook; chef

//kɔk//

to cook, to boil

//ˈkoː.kən//

to come

//ˈkoː.mən//

King's Day

/ˈkoːnɪŋsˌdɑx/

fever

//koːrts//

to buy

//ˈkoː.pən//

short, brief

//kɔrt//

cold

//kɑu̯t//

maternity care; postnatal home care

//ˈkraːm.zɔrx//

traditional sit-in-a-circle birthday gathering

//ˈkrɪŋ.vərˌjaːr.dɑx//

herbs; spices; to season

//ˈkrœy.dən//

can, to be able to

//ˈkʏ.nən//

kiss

//kɑs//

to kiss

//ˈkɑsən//

coast, coastline

/kʏst/

damn; crap; shit (vulgar exclamation)

//kʏt//

vulnerable

//ˈkvɛts.baːr//

vulnerability, fragility

//ˈkʋɛts.baːr.ɦɛi̯t//

smile, laugh

//lɑx//

to laugh, to smile

//ˈlɑxə(n)//

long, tall

//lɑŋ//

slow, slowly

//ˈlɑŋ.zaːm//

pupil, student (primary/secondary)

//ˈleːr.lɪŋ//

tasty, nice, pleasant

//ˈlɛkər//

nice weather (said casually/affectionately)

//ˈlɛ.kər ˈʋeːr.tjə//

ugly

//ˈleː.lək//

spring

/ˈlɛntə/

spoon

//ˈleː.pəl//

teacher (male)

//ləˈraːr//

teacher (female)

//ləˈraː.rɛs//

to learn, to study

//ˈleː.rən//

lesson, class

//lɛs//

fun, nice, enjoyable

//løːk//

to like; to find attractive/nice

//løːk ˈvɪn.dən//

someone who enjoys life fully

//ˈleː.və(n)s.ɣəˌniː.tər//

to read

//ˈleːzə(n)//

body

//ˈlɪxaːm//

body language

//ˈlɪ.xaːms.taːl//

sweet; dear; kind

//liːf//

love

//ˈliːf.də//

love letter

//ˈlif.dəs.brif//

heartbreak; lovesickness

//ˈlif.dəs.vərˌdrit//

loving; affectionate

//ˈliːf.də.vɔl//

sweetie; darling; love

//ˈliːf.jə//

darling; sweetheart; dear

//ˈliː.vərt//

to walk, to go on foot

//ˈloː.pən//

free spirit; party person; carefree type

//ˈlɔs.bɔl//

to listen

//ˈlœy̯stərə(n)//

to talk nonsense; to bullshit; to chat (vulgar)

//ˈlʏ.lən//

nonsense; bullshit

//ˈlʏ.lə(n).kuk//

lunch; midday meal

//lʏntʃ//

meal

//ˈmaːl.tɛit//

month

/maːnt/

but, only, just

//maːr//

to make, to do

//ˈmaː.kən//

to match; to be matched on a dating app

//ˈmɛ.tʃə(n)//

close friend; mate

//ˈmɑ.ti//

to announce, to inform

//ˈmeːdəˌdeːlə(n)//

compassion, mercy, pity

//ˈmeː.də.doː.ɣən//

medicine, medication

//ˌmeːdiˈsɛi̯n//

to ask out

//meː œyt ˈfraː.ɣə(n)//

pleasant surprise; bonus

//ˈmeː.vɑ.lər//

girl; young woman

//mɛit//

melancholy

//me.lɑŋ.koˈli//

sir, mister, Mr.

/məˈnɪːr/

to mix

//ˈmɛŋ.ə(n)//

opinion

//ˈmeːnɪŋ//

menu; set menu

//məˈny//

menu

//məˈnyː.kaːrt//

knife

//mɛs//

to get straight to the point; to not beat around the bush

//mɛt də døːr ɪn ɦœys ˈvɑ.lən//

kind regards, best regards

/mɛt ˌvrindələkə ˈɣrut/

ma'am, Mrs., Ms.

/məˈvrɑu̯/

afternoon, noon

/ˈmɪdɑx/

nitpicker; pedant; someone obsessed with tiny details (vulgar)

//ˈmi.rə.ˌnøː.kər//

lover (male); paramour

//mɪˈnaːr//

maybe, perhaps

//mɪˈsxiːn//

to miss (someone/something)

//ˈmɪ.sən//

tired

//mu//

mother

//ˈmu.dər//

must, have to

//ˈmu.tən//

may, to be allowed to, to like

//ˈmoː.ɣən//

windmill, mill

/ˈmoːlə(n)/

mouth

//mɔnt//

monogamous

//moː.noːˈɣaːm//

beautiful, pretty

//moːi̯//

to grumble; to complain under one's breath

//ˈmɔ.pə.rə(n)//

tomorrow; morning

/ˈmɔrɣə(n)/

museum; exhibition space

/myˈzeːjʏm/

night

/nɑxt/

nightlife

//ˈnɑxt.leː.və(n)//

dessert; after-dinner course

//ˈnaː.ɣə.rɛxt//

Indonesian fried rice

//ˈnaː.si ɣoːˈrɛŋ//

of course, naturally

//naːˈtyːr.lək//

navigation, GPS

/ˌnaːviˈɣaːtsi/

no

//neː//

cousin (male); nephew

//neːf//

excuse me, don't hold it against me

/ˈneːm mə ˌnit ˈkʋaːlək/

neck

//nɛk//

to take

//ˈneː.mən//

cousin (female); niece

//nɪxt//

not

//niːt//

nothing

//nits//

new

//niːu̯//

New Year

/ˈniuˌjaːr/

to do nothing; to idle; purposeful idleness

//ˈnɪk.sən//

still, yet, another

//nɔx//

never

//noːɪ̯t//

now

//ny//

now the truth comes out; now the cat is out of the bag

//ny kɔmt də aːp œyt də mɑu//

sober; level-headed; down-to-earth; pragmatic

//ˈnʏx.tər//

morning

//ˈɔxtənt//

grandmother

//ˈo.maː//

to embrace; to hug

//ɔmˈɦɛl.zən//

to negotiate

//ˌɔndərˈɦɑndələ(n)//

entrepreneur

//ˌɔn.dərˈneː.mər//

research, investigation

//ˈɔn.dər.zuːk//

one-night stand

//ˈwʌn.naɪt.stɛnt//

it's a small insider network; everyone knows everyone

//ɔns kɛnt ɔns//

breakfast

//ɔntˈbɛit//

to meet

//ɔntˈmu.tə(n)//

being moved, emotion, touching feeling

//ɔntˈru.rɪŋ//

dismissal, resignation

//ˈɔnt.slɑx//

to relax

//ɔntˈspɑnə(n)//

insecurity, uncertainty

//ˈɔn.zeː.kər.ɦɛi̯t//

eye

//oːx//

eye contact

//ˈoːx.kɔn.tɑkt//

also, too

//oːk//

uncle

//oːm//

by bike; on the bicycle

//ɔp də fits//

in the Flemish way; Flemish-style

//ɔp zɛin vlaːms//

grandfather

//ˈo.paː//

open relationship

//ˈoː.pən reːˈlaː.tsi//

public transport

/ˌoːpənˈbaːr vərˈvuːr/

open-hearted; candid

//ˈoː.pən.ɦɑr.təx//

education, training program

//ˈɔp.lɛɪ̯.dɪŋ//

relief

//ˈɔp.lʏx.tɪŋ//

sincere, genuine

//ˈɔprɛxt//

to tidy up, to clean up

//ˈɔprœy̯mə(n)//

to get up, to stand up

//ˈɔpstaːn//

upbringing; child-rearing; parenting

//ˈɔp.fu.dɪŋ//

exciting; arousing; thrilling

//ˈɔp.wɪn.dənt//

excitement; thrill

//ˈɔp.ʋɪn.dɪŋ//

Orange feeling; Dutch national pride/patriotism

//oːˈrɑn.jə.ɣə.ˌvuːl//

old

//ɑu̯t//

New Year's Eve and Day

/ˌɑu̯t ən ˈniu/

parent

//ˈɔu.dər//

old man; old lady; folks; mate

//ˈʌu̯.ə//

to ramble; to chat nonsense; to bullshit around

//ˈʌu̯.əˌɦuː.rə(n)//

Dutch public transport smart card

//oː.feːoːˈxɪp.kaːrt//

to consult, to discuss

//ˌoːvərˈlɛɣə(n)//

to stay overnight, to spend the night

/ˌoːvərˈnɑxtə(n)/

to transfer, to change (trains/buses)

/ˈoːvərˌstɑpə(n)/

to convince, to persuade

//ˌoːvərˈtœy̯ɣə(n)//

overtime

//ˈoː.vər.ʋɛrk//

gift evening (Sinterklaas eve)

/ˈpɑkjəsˌaːvɔnt/

pancake; klutz; useless person (slang)

//ˈpɑ.nən.ˌkuk//

pancake

//ˈpɑ.nən.kuk//

pardon, excuse me

/pɑrˈdɔn/

romantic partner

//ˈpɑrt.nər//

Easter

/ˈpaːsə(n)/

passport

/ˈpɑsˌpoːrt/

passion

//ˈpɑ.si//

pasta

//ˈpɑs.taː//

flashy show-off; bragger

//ˈpɑt.sər//

godparent

//ˈpeːt.ɔu.dər//

pension, retirement

//pɛnˈsjuːn//

picnic

//ˈpɪk.nɪk//

pain

//pɛi̯n//

peanut butter

//ˈpɪn.daː.kaːs//

Whitsun, Pentecost

/ˈpɪŋkstərə(n)/

spicy

//ˈpɪ.təx//

secondhand embarrassment

//ˈplaːts.fərˌvɑŋ.ən.də ʃaːm.tə//

floor plan, city map

/ˈplɑtəˌɣrɔnt/

foster parent

//ˈpleːx.ɔu.dər//

small fluffy pancakes; poffertjes

//ˈpɔ.fər.tjəs//

to negotiate until everyone can live with it

//ˈpɔl.də.rə(n)//

portion; serving

//pɔrˈsi//

magnificent, gorgeous, splendid

//ˈprɑxtəx//

to talk

//ˈpraːtə(n)//

nice to meet you, pleased to meet you

/ˈprɛtəx ˈkɛnɪs tə ˈmaːkə(n)/

fine; great; perfectly okay

//ˈpri.maː//

to try

//proːˈbeː.rən//

to taste; to sample

//ˈpru.vən//

tasting; tasting event

//pruː.vəˈrɛi//

professor; university teacher

//proːˈfɛ.sɔr//

congratulations

/proːfiˈsjɑt/

profile

//proˈfil//

promotion, PhD defense

//proːˈmoː.si//

cheers (toast)

/proːst/

window

//raːm//

Ramadan; fasting month

/ˌraːmaːˈdɑn/

prescription; recipe

//rəˈsɛpt//

over-organizer; busybody fixer

//ˈreː.ɣəl.neːf//

trip, journey

/rɛɪ̯s/

travel guide, guidebook

/ˈrɛɪ̯sˌɣɪts/

to travel

/ˈrɛɪ̯zə(n)/

traveler, passenger

/ˈrɛɪ̯zəɣər/

to split the bill

//reːˈkɛ.nɪŋ ˈsplɪt.sə(n)//

relationship

//reˈlaː.(t)si//

to run

//ˈrɛ.nən//

to reserve; to book

//reː.zɛrˈveː.rən//

to respect

//rɛs.pɛkˈteː.rə(n)//

respectful

//rɛˈspɛktˌfɔl//

to drive, to ride

//ˈrɛɪ̯.dən//

rice

//rɛist//

to call, to shout

//ˈrupə(n)//

to stir

//ˈru.rə(n)//

romantic

//roˈmɑn.tis//

to fiddle around; to be casually involved; to mess around

//ˈrɔ.mə.lə(n)//

tour, round trip

/ˈrɔntrɛɪ̯s/

canal cruise, boat tour

/ˈrɔntˌfaːrt/

smoked sausage

//ˈroːk.ʋɔrst//

mourning, grief, bereavement

//rɑu̯//

back

//rʏx//

backpack, rucksack

/ˈrʏxˌzɑk/

rest, peace, calm

//rʏst//

calm; quiet

//ˈrʏs.təx//

argument, fight, quarrel

//ˈryzi//

salad

//saːˈlaː.də//

salary

//saː.ˈlaː.rɪs//

together

//ˈsaːmə(n)//

to be together as a couple

//ˈsaː.mə(n) zɛi(n)//

to live together; to cohabit

//ˈsaː.mən.woː.nən//

juice

//sɑp//

sauce

//sʌus//

shame, embarrassment

//ˈsxaːm.tə//

casual romantic interest; casual hookup

//ˈsxɑ.rəl//

treasure, darling, sweetheart

//sxɑt//

sweetheart; honey; baby

//ˈsxɑt.jə//

cute, adorable

//ˈsxɑtəx//

to divorce; to separate

//ˈsxəi.də(n)//

schedule, diagram, chart

/ˈsxeːmaː/

dazzling, brilliant, stunning

//ˈsxɪtərənt//

school; educational institution

//sxoːl//

clean

//sxoːn//

daughter-in-law

//ˈsxoːn.dɔx.tər//

to clean

//ˈsxoːnˌmaːkə(n)//

mother-in-law

//ˈsxoːn.mu.dər//

father-in-law

//ˈsxoːn.va.dər//

son-in-law

//ˈsxoːn.zoːn//

sister-in-law

//ˈsxoːn.zʏs//

shoulder

//ˈsxɑu̯dər//

to write

//ˈsxrɛi̯və(n)//

guilt, feeling of guilt

//ˈsxʏlt.ɣə.vul//

season

/sɛɪ̯ˈzun/

serious (about a relationship)

//seːˈri.øs//

to become serious as a relationship

//seː.riˈøːs ˈʋɔr.də(n)//

napkin

//sɛrˈvɛt//

to settle down romantically

//ˈsɛ.tə.lə(n)//

sexy; attractive

//ˈsɛk.si//

atmosphere; ambiance

//sfeːr//

a little vibe; a bit of atmosphere (often ironic)

//ˈsfeːr.tjə//

Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas

/ˌsɪntərˈklaːs/

flirting; romantic attention

//ʃɑns//

to flirt; to chat someone up

//ˈʃɑn.sə(n)//

to pass (an exam), to succeed

//ˈslaː.ɣən//

to sleep

//ˈslaːpə(n)//

bad, poor

//slɛxt//

key

//ˈsløːtəl//

smart, clever

//slɪm//

taste; flavor

//smaːk//

enjoy your meal, bon appetit

/ˈsmaːkələk/

head over heels in love

//smoːr.vərˈlift//

to text (send a text message)

//ˌɛsɛmˈɛsə(n)//

snack bar; chip shop

//ˈsnɛk.bɑr//

fast, quick

//snɛl//

to cut; to slice

//ˈsnɛi.dən//

soup

//sup//

job interview

//sɔ.li.si.ˈtaː.si.ɣə.sprɛk//

to apply (for a job)

//sɔ.li.si.ˈteː.rən//

sorry; apology

/ˈsɔri/

souvenirs, mementos

/suːvəˈnɪrs/

exciting; thrilling; tense

//ˈspɑ.nənt//

tension, suspense, excitement

//ˈspɑ.nɪŋ//

to play

//ˈspeː.lən//

regret, remorse

//spɛi̯t//

sport, exercise

//spɔrt//

to exercise, to do sports

//ˈspɔrtə(n)//

to speak

//ˈspreːkə(n)//

city, town

/stɑt/

internship

//ˈstaː.ʒə//

intern

//staː.ʒiˈɛːr//

family tree; genealogy

//ˈstɑm.boːm//

mashed pot; stamppot

//ˈstɑm.pɔt//

to go out (partying/clubbing); to hit the town

//ˈstɑ.pən//

train station

/stɑˈʃɔn/

strong

//stɛrk//

stay strong, strength (well-wish)

/ˈstɛrktə/

stepmother

//ˈstif.mu.dər//

stylish, classy

//ˈstɛi̯lfɔl//

quiet, silent

//stɪl//

tough, cool, badass

//stuːr//

to vacuum

//ˈstɔfˌzœy̯ɣə(n)//

to stop

//ˈstɔ.pən//

to stew; to simmer slowly

//ˈstoː.və(n)//

later; in a little while

//strɑks//

radiant, beaming

//ˈstraːlənt//

beach

/strɑnt/

to caress; to stroke