Are you a non-Dutchie? Did you just arrive to the Netherlands? Do you want to further explore the country or to simply connect with your fellow Dutchies? If the answer is yes, have a look at the most useful phrases you are going to use or hear during your stay here!
Hoi: hi
Gezondheid: bless you
Gefeliciteerd!/ Proficiat!: Congratulations!
Alsjeblieft: please
Ik wil graag (your choice of food/ drink): I would like (name of food/drink)
Hoe gaat het met je? : How are you?
Goed/Prima: Good/Fine
Waar is....? : where is....?
Eerste: first
Tweede: second
Rechts: right
Links: left
Fiets: bicycle
Fietsen: Ride a bicycle/ cycle
Wat kost dat?: How much does it cost?
Kan ik pinnen?: Can I PIN?
Days of the week
Welke dag is (name of activity)? : When is (name of activity)?
Maandag: Monday
Dinsdag: Tuesday
Woensdag: Wednesday
Donderdag: Thursday
Vrijdag: Friday
Zaterdag: Saturday
Zondag: Sunday
Food/drinks
Wat wil je drinken/eten? : What do you want to drink/eat?
Bier/biertje: beer
Wijn: wine
Koffie: coffee
Thee: tea
Proost: cheers