Dutch travel phrases

The essentials for Netherlands and Belgium — learn a few and you'll get a warmer welcome.

EnglishDutchSay it likeListen
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.