Dutch travel phrases
The essentials for Netherlands and Belgium — learn a few and you'll get a warmer welcome.
| English | Dutch | Say it like | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | Hallo | HAH-loh | |
| Please | Alstublieft | AHL-stoo-bleeft | |
| Thank you | Dank u wel | dahnk oo vel | |
| Yes / No | Ja / Nee | yah / nay | |
| Excuse me | Pardon | par-DON | |
| Do you speak English? | Spreekt u Engels? | spraykt oo ENG-els | |
| How much is it? | Hoeveel kost het? | HOO-vayl kost het | |
| The bill, please | De rekening, alstublieft | deh RAY-ken-ing AHL-stoo-bleeft | |
| Where is…? | Waar is…? | vahr is | |
| Help! | Help! | help | |
| Cheers! | Proost! | prohst |
Tap ▶ to hear each phrase spoken by a native Dutch voice. Pronunciations are rough English respellings — stress the CAPITALISED part.
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