Nieuwjaar
New Year
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
ˈniuˌjaːr
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Cultural Note
Dutch New Year's Eve (Oudejaarsavond) is famously loud, with the Dutch spending more on fireworks per capita than almost any other country. Oliebollen (deep-fried dough balls) are the traditional New Year's treat. January 1st is spent visiting friends and family for 'nieuwjaarsvisites.'
📝 Example Sentences
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Happy New Year!
Op Nieuwjaar eten we oliebollen.
On New Year's we eat oliebollen.
Het vuurwerk met Nieuwjaar is altijd spectaculair.
The New Year's fireworks are always spectacular.