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Have you been studying Dutch for a while and feel confident in your ability to conquer more advanced Dutch words? It sure takes a lot of dedication and brainpower to master these words, but once you pull it off, you’ll find that there’s nothing as rewarding as having fluent conversations with your Dutch-speaking friends, colleagues, or classmates. 

In this article, we’ll list a wide variety of advanced Dutch vocabulary words. This includes everything from general advanced words to more nuanced terms for the academic, business, medical, and legal spheres. In addition, we’ll introduce you to more sophisticated alternatives to common words that will help you ace your Dutch language exam. 

With this advanced Dutch wordlist, you’ll be able to express yourself better, understand more advanced conversations, and slowly but surely perfect your Dutch.

Let’s refine your Dutch vocabulary!

Table of Contents

1. General Advanced Dutch Words
2. Academic Words
3. Advanced Business Words
4. Advanced Medical Words
5. Advanced Legal Words
6. Alternative Words for Acing a Dutch Language Exam
7. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

1. General Advanced Dutch Words

These are advanced verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and linking words that you could use in a variety of situations. They allow you to express yourself in a sophisticated manner and relay your ideas with greater clarity.

1  – Verbs

Argumenteren	De leerlingen argumenteren tegen elkaar in het debat.
To argue	The students argue against each other in the debate.

Besteden	Ik besteed een groot deel van mijn budget aan marketing.
To spend / To pay	I spend a lot of my budget on marketing.

Bevatten	Sinaasappelen bevatten veel vitamine C.
To contain / To have	Oranges contain lots of vitamin C.

Discussiëren	We zouden hier de hele dag over kunnen discussiëren.
To debate	We could debate this all day.

Fluisteren	Hij fluisterde in mijn oor.
To whisper	He whispered in my ear.

Leiden tot	De crisis in de huizenmarkt leidde tot vele problemen.
To lead to	The crisis in the housing market led to many problems.

Verantwoordelijkheid nemen	Ik neem verantwoordelijkheid voor de risico´s van deze missie.
To take responsibility	I take responsibility for the risks of this mission.

Verkrijgen	Ik moet een visum verkrijgen om naar Rusland te reizen.
To obtain / To acquire	I need to obtain a visa to travel to Russia.

Verzamelen	Wij zijn data aan het verzamelen.
To collect / To gather	We are collecting data.

2 – Adjectives

Feilloos	Haar kleding is altijd feilloos gestyled.
Flawless	Her clothes are always flawlessly styled.

Gedetailleerd	Hij schreef een gedetailleerd rapport.
Detailed	He wrote a detailed report.

Geschikt	We zoeken een geschikte oplossing.
Suitable / Adequate	We’re looking for an adequate solution.

Onaanvaardbaar	Deze resultaten zijn onaanvaardbaar!
Unacceptable	These results are unacceptable!

Onwaarschijnlijk	Dit lijkt erg onwaarschijnlijk.
Unlikely	This seems very unlikely.

Raadselachtig	De film is erg raadselachtig.
Puzzling / Mysterious	This movie is very puzzling.

Redelijk	Dit is een redelijke oplossing.
Reasonable	This is a reasonable solution.

Subtiel	Een subtiele mix van knoflook en basilicum
Subtle	A subtle blend of garlic and basil

Voortreffelijk	Het eten was voortreffelijk!
Excellent / Outstanding	The food was excellent!

Willekeurig	Er is een willekeurige selectie gemaakt.
Random	A random selection has been made.

3 – Adverbs

Absoluut	Het heeft absoluut geen zin.
Absolutely	It is absolutely pointless.

Abrupt	We zijn abrupt weg gegaan.
Abruptly	We left abruptly.

Briljant	Hij sloeg die bal briljant weg.
Brilliantly	He hit that ball brilliantly.

Gematigd	Hij praat altijd erg gematigd over dat onderwerp.
Moderately	He always talks very moderately about that subject.

Letterlijk	Hij heeft dat letterlijk gezegd.
Literally	He said that literally.

Natuurlijk	Het winnen van de wedstrijd maakte me natuurlijk blij.
Naturally	Winning the game naturally made me happy.

Precies	Het is precies andersom.
Precisely	It is precisely the other way around.

Zeker	Ze is zeker erg populair.
Certainly / Definitely	She’s certainly very popular.

4 – Linking Words

Hoewel	Hoewel mijn oma oud is, is ze nog steeds erg actief.
Although	Although my grandma is old, she is still very active.

Desondanks	Het regende, maar desondanks gingen we wandelen.
Nevertheless	It was raining, but nevertheless, we went for a walk.

Niettemin	Het is moeilijk, maar niettemin moeten we het proberen.
Nevertheless / Nonetheless	It is difficult, but we must try nonetheless.

Ondanks	Ondanks haar vermoeidheid, is ze toch maar gaan fietsen.
Despite	Despite her fatigue, she went cycling anyway.

Ongeacht	Ongeacht wat u ook doet, u zult tot de juiste beslissing komen.
Whatever / No matter what	Whatever you do, you’ll come to the right decision.

Tenzij	Laten we beginnen, tenzij je wilt wachten.
Unless	Let’s start, unless you want to wait.

Terwijl	De prijzen stijgen terwijl de kwaliteit daalt.
While / As	Prices are increasing while the quality is going down.

Wat betreft	Wat uw rol betreft, we praten er morgen over.
As for	As for your role, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.

Zodra	Zodra u klaar bent, kunnen we beginnen.
As soon as	As soon as you’re ready, we can start.

How about these general advanced Dutch words? Did you already know some of them?

2. Academic Words

The next set of advanced Dutch vocabulary we’ll cover consists of words you would hear, read, or use in an academic setting. You’ll find these words especially useful if you plan to study in the Netherlands! 

Aanleiding	Haar slechte prestatie was de aanleiding voor haar ontslag.
Reason / Cause	Her poor performance was the reason for her dismissal.

Abstract	De ideeën van de professor waren tamelijk abstract.
Abstract	The professor’s ideas were quite abstract.

Analyseren	Als je wilt weten wat de kenmerken van een verhaal zijn, moet je het eerst analyseren.
To analyze	If you want to know the characteristics of a story, you have to analyze it first.

Chronologisch	Ik heb het verhaal in chronologische volgorde verteld.
Chronological	I have told the story in chronological order.

Citeren	Hij citeert enkele beroemde filosofen in zijn essay.
To quote / To cite	He quotes some famous philosophers in his essay.

Consequent	Bij het opvoeden van kinderen moet je consequent zijn.
Consistent	You have to be consistent when raising children.

Correlatie	Er bestaat een duidelijke correlatie tussen deze twee factoren.
Correlation	There is a clear correlation between these two factors.

Cyclus	Deze cyclus herhaalt zich elk jaar.
Cycle	This cycle repeats itself every year.

Dilemma	Europa staat duidelijk voor een dilemma.
Dilemma	Europe clearly faces a dilemma.

Diversiteit	In Nederland is er een grote diversiteit aan vogels.
Diversity	There is a great diversity of birds in the Netherlands.

Eficiënt	Als je efficiënt wilt studeren, moet je je leren focussen.
Efficiently	If you want to study efficiently, you have to learn to focus.

Empathie	Hij is erg egoïstisch en voelt weinig empathie voor anderen.
Empathy	He is very selfish and has little empathy for others.

Facultatief	De deelname aan de cursus Spaans voor beginners is facultatief.
Optional	Participation in the Spanish for Beginners course is optional.

Fenomeen	Het toenemende gebruik van smartphones is een universeel fenomeen.
Phenomenon	The increasing use of smartphones is a universal phenomenon.

Fictief	Dit is een fictief verhaal, het is niet echt gebeurd.
Fictional	This is a fictional story; it didn’t actually happen.

Generaliseren	Hij generaliseert veel als hij over zijn studenten praat.
Generalize	He generalizes a lot when he talks about his students.

Hiërarchie	In dit bedrijf is er nog veel hiërarchie.
Hierarchy	There is still a lot of hierarchy in this company.

Hypothese	Volgens onze hypothese heeft dit fenomeen verregaande gevolgen.
Hypothesis	According to our hypothesis, this phenomenon has far-reaching consequences.

Interpreteren	De opmerking kon op verschillende manieren geïnterpreteerd worden.
Interpret	The remark could be interpreted in different ways.

Nuanceren	Kun je die vraag nog wat nuanceren?
To nuance	Can you nuance that question a bit?

Objectief	De beslissing van de minister was gebaseerd op objectieve criteria.
Objective	The minister’s decision was based on objective criteria.

Pragmatisch	De doorgewinterde politicus neemt altijd erg pragmatische beslissingen.
Pragmatic	The seasoned politician always makes very pragmatic decisions.

Synoniem	Ik ken geen synoniem voor dat woord.
Synonym	I don’t know a synonym for that word.

Urgentie	Gezien de urgentie van het probleem moeten we direct handelen.
Urgency	Given the urgency of the problem, we must act immediately.

Variëren	Om de kinderen geïnteresseerd te houden, moet u uw lesmethoden variëren.
To vary	To keep the children interested, you have to vary your teaching methods.

Are you ready to master these academic Dutch words?

3. Advanced Business Words

As you approach the advanced level in Dutch, you might be considering a job or career in the Netherlands. The following words will give you a leg up in the Dutch business world, whatever direction your dreams take you. 

Winstgevend	Mijn bedrijf is niet meer winstgevend.
Profitable	My company is not profitable anymore.

Afdeling	Ik werk op de marketingafdeling.
Department / Division	I work in the marketing division.

Hoofdkantoor	Dit is het hoofdkantoor van Heineken.
Head office	This is the Heineken head office.

Uitbesteding	Door uitbesteding kunnen we kosten besparen.
Outsourcing	Outsourcing allows us to cut costs.

Ontslag	Ontslag werd overwogen.
Dismissal / Resignation	Dismissal was considered.

Activa	Ze hebben activa om met hun schulden te dealen.
Assets	They have assets to deal with their debts.

Aandelen	De gepresenteerde aandelen worden beoordeeld.
Stocks	The submitted stocks will be evaluated.

Aandeelhouder	Ik ben de enige aandeelhouder van mijn eigen bedrijf.
Shareholder	I’m the only shareholder of my own company.

Rentetarief	De rentetarieven dalen elk jaar.
Interest rate	Interest rates are decreasing every year.

Personeelszaken	Personeelszaken zorgt voor uw contract.
Human resources	Human resources are taking care of your contract.

Omzet	De omzet is gestaag gestegen.
Turnover / Revenue	Revenues have steadily increased.

Fondsen	We moeten fondsen vrijmaken.
Funds	We have to release funds.

Dochteronderneming	Wij zijn een dochteronderneming van dat bedrijf.
Subsidiary	We are a subsidiary of that company.

Tarief	U vindt mijn tarief op mijn website.
Rate	You’ll find my rate on my website.

Loonstrook	Ik heb mijn loonstrook nog niet ontvangen.
Payslip	I haven’t received my payslip yet.

Samenwerkingsverband	Ze heeft net een samenwerkingsverband getekend met ons bedrijf.
Partnership	She’s just signed a partnership with our company.

Arbeidsmarkt	Vrouwen worden vaak gediscrimineerd op de arbeidsmarkt.
Labor market	Women are often discriminated against in the labor market.

Vergoeden	Deze opdracht wordt goed vergoed.
To compensate / To pay	This assignment is well compensated.

Solliciteren	Ik solliciteer voor een nieuwe baan.
To apply	I’m applying for a new job.

Filiaal	We hebben een filiaal in Rotterdam.
Branch	We have a branch in Rotterdam.

Boekhouding	Ik ben voor een vereenvoudigde boekhouding.
Accounting	I vote for simplified accounting.

Failliet gaan	Mijn bedrijf is failliet gegaan.
To go bankrupt	My company has gone bankrupt.

Zakenreis	Ze gaat op zakenreis.
Business trip	She’s leaving for a business trip.

Vast contract

Permanent contract

Tijdelijk contract

Temporary contract

Let’s master the Dutch business world with these advanced Dutch words.

→ Are you working in the Netherlands? Then these vocabulary lists might come in handy: Essential Vocabulary and Phrases for Preparing a Presentation and Phrases for Doing Business Successfully.

→ Do you want to apply for a job in the Netherlands? Then have a look at these useful vocabulary lists with audio recordings to perfect your Dutch pronunciation: Words and Phrases for Writing Your Resume and Words and Phrases for HR and the Recruitment Process.

4. Advanced Medical Words

Whether you’re studying medicine in the Netherlands, pursuing a job in the medical field, or sitting in the ER, these advanced Dutch words will help you out in a pinch. 

Behandeling	Ik probeer een experimentele behandeling.
Treatment	I’m trying an experimental treatment.

Goedaardig	Dit syndroom is goedaardig.
Benign	This syndrome is benign.

Desinfecteren	Je moet de wond desinfecteren.
To disinfect	You have to disinfect the wound.

Besmettelijk	Dit virus is zeer besmettelijk.
Contagious	This virus is highly contagious.

Immuun	Ik ben niet immuun voor die ziekte.
Immune	I am not immune to that disease.

Allergie	Allergie voor dit product is zeer ongebruikelijk.
Allergy	Allergy to this product is very unusual.

Bloeddruk	Hij zal uw bloeddruk meten.
Blood pressure	He will measure your blood pressure.

Breuk	Ik heb een dubbele heupbreuk.
Fracture	I have a double hip fracture.

Röntgenfoto	Je hebt een röntgenfoto nodig.
X-ray	You’re going to need an X-ray.

Gips	Ik draag sinds januari gips.
Cast	I’ve been wearing a cast since January.

Hartaanval	Hij stierf na een hartaanval.
Heart attack	He died after suffering a heart attack.

Immuunsysteem	Mijn immuunsysteem was verzwakt.
Immune system	My immune system was weakened.

Bloeding	We moeten de bloeding stoppen.
Bleeding	We have to stop the bleeding.

Vaccineren	Ze willen de hele bevolking vaccineren.
To vaccinate	They want to vaccinate the whole population.

Recept	U kunt dit medicijn niet zonder recept kopen.
Prescription	You can’t buy this medication without a prescription.

Bijwerking	Er is geen bijwerking bekend.
Side effect	There is no known side effect.

Bloedonderzoek	U moet een bloedonderzoek ondergaan.
Blood test	You have to do a blood test.

Griep	Ik kreeg vorig jaar griep.
Flu	I got the flu last year.

Jeuk	Ik begin jeuk te krijgen.
Itch	I’m starting to feel an itch.

Menstruatie	Dit is een middel tegen pijnlijke menstruatie.
Menstruation	This is a remedy for painful menstruation.

Nek	Het slachtoffer heeft een gebroken nek.
Neck	The victim has a broken neck.

Buik	Ik heb buikpijn.
Stomach	I have a stomachache.

Wervelkolom	De wervelkolom is delicaat.
Spine	The spine is delicate.

Ribben	Mijn ribben doen pijn.
Ribs	My ribs hurt.

Longen	Hij ademt slecht want hij heeft last van zijn longen.
Lungs	He’s breathing badly because he has lung problems.

These advanced Dutch medical words will help you feel more comfortable when going to the doctor in the Netherlands.

→ There are so many complicated medical words that it would take days to list them all! For more phrases with recorded examples, head over to these vocabulary lists: Medicine and Medical Treatments, Words and Phrases for Talking About Injuries, and Useful Phrases for Talking to Your Doctor.

5. Advanced Legal Words

Learning these advanced legal words will aid your law studies, allow you to engage in more complex conversations, or maybe even help you work out an unfortunate misunderstanding. 

Conform	Het bedrijf handelt conform de wetgeving.
In accordance with	The company acts in accordance with the law.

Erkende	Ik ben een erkende vertegenwoordiger van de regering.
Authorized / Accredited	I’m an accredited representative of the government.

Strafblad	Ik heb geen strafblad.
Criminal record	I don’t have a criminal record.

Hoger beroep	De beslissing werd door de rechter in hoger beroep genomen.
Appeal	The decision was made by the judge on appeal.

Juridisch advies	We hebben juridisch advies nodig.
Legal counsel	We need legal counsel.

Gerechtelijk	Dit is een gerechtelijke zaak.
Judicial	This is a judicial case.

Schriftelijk bewijs	Schriftelijk bewijs van adres
Written proof	Written proof of address

Dagvaarden	Ze dagvaardde de getuige.
To summon	She summoned the witness.

Wettelijke vertegenwoordiger	Ik ben de wettelijke vertegenwoordiger van dit bedrijf.
Legal representative	I’m the legal representative of this company.

Aangetekende brief	Ik heb het document per aangetekende brief verzonden.
Registered letter	I have sent the document in a registered letter.

Geschil	U heeft twee dagen de tijd om een geschil te openen.
Dispute / Litigation	You have two days to open a dispute.

Huiszoekingsbevel	Ik kom terug met een huiszoekingsbevel.
Search warrant	I will come back with a search warrant.

Vertegenwoordiger	We zullen een vertegenwoordiger aanwijzen.
Representative	We will appoint a representative.

Notaris	Het document is gecertificeerd door een notaris.
Notary	The document is certified by a notary.

Paraferen	Je moet dit contract paraferen.
To initial (a document)	I need you to initial this contract.

Clausule	Hij heeft alle clausules van het contract gelezen.
Clause	He read all the clauses of the contract.

Rechtszaak	Er is een rechtszaak aangespannen tegen het bedrijf.
Lawsuit	A lawsuit was filed against the company.

Officier van justitie	De officier van justitie wil met u praten.
Public prosecutor	The prosecutor wants to talk to you.

Eisen	Ik eis het recht om deze beslissing te nemen.
To claim	I claim the right to make this decision.

Onwettig	Deze handel is in dat land volledig onwettig.
Illegitimate	This trade is completely illegitimate in that country.

Illegaal	De goederen die hij in bezit heeft gekregen, zijn illegaal.
Illegal	The goods he came into possession of are illegal.

Aanvaller	Zijn aanvaller was lang en blond.
Assailant	His assailant was tall and blond.

Corruptie	Corruptie is een misdaad.
Corruption	Corruption is a crime.

Inbraak	De inbraak vond plaats in de nacht van 17 op 18 juni.
Burglary	The burglary took place on the night of June 17 to June 18.

Chanteren	Ze hebben me gechanteerd voor vertrouwelijke informatie.
To blackmail	They blackmailed me for confidential information.

Which advanced Dutch legal words are most useful to you?

6. Alternative Words for Acing a Dutch Language Exam

Do you want to take a Dutch language proficiency test? In the Netherlands, there are two official language proficiency tests: the NT2 Dutch as a Second Language State Exam (Staatsexamen NT2) and the Dutch as a Foreign Language Certificate (Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal, CNaVT). 

→ Are you interested in taking the NT2 Dutch State Exam? Then have a look at our guide with useful information, tips, and tricks. It will definitely help you prepare for this common Dutch language exam.

One way to do well on a Dutch language proficiency test is to show that you have a diverse vocabulary. It also helps to prove that you’re able to express yourself with subtlety instead of relying on the same (simple) terms.

In the final leg of this advanced Dutch word list, you’ll find simple verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, followed by their more sophisticated alternatives and an example sentence. The first column is the simple word, and the second is the alternative you might want to use.

1 – Alternative Verbs

Beginnen	Aanvangen	Voordat de werkzaamheden kunnen aanvangen, moet dit eerst in orde worden gemaakt.
To start	To commence	Before the work can start, this must be arranged first.

Doorgaan (met)	Hervatten	We kunnen de vergadering hervatten.
To continue	To resume	We can resume the meeting.

Laten zien	Tonen	In deze nieuwe campagne toont het bedrijf de nieuwe modellen.
To show	To show	In this new campaign, the company is showing the new models.

Kopen	Aanschaffen	We willen graag een nieuwe auto aanschaffen.
To buy	To acquire	We would like to buy a new car.

Hebben	Bezitten	Ik bezit een huis in Amsterdam en een huis in Frankrijk.
To have	To own	I own a house in Amsterdam and a house in France.

Zeggen	Beweren	Ze beweert dat ze niets weet.
To say	To claim	She claims she doesn’t know anything.

2 – Alternative Adjectives

Essentieel	Noodzakelijk	Het is noodzakelijk om nu te investeren.
Essential	Essential	It is essential to invest right now.

Handig	Gunstig	Het nieuwe systeem is erg gunstig.
Convenient	Convenient	The new system is very convenient.

Verschillend	Divers	De oceaan kent een rijk en divers ecosysteem.
Different	Diverse	The ocean has a rich and diverse ecosystem.

Makkelijk	Eenvoudig	Je zult zien dat het erg eenvoudig is.
Easy	Easy / Simple	You’ll see that it’s very easy.

3 – Alternative Adverbs

Echt	Werkelijk	Wat zij beweert is werkelijk niet waar.
Really	Really	What she claims is really not true.

Zonder problemen	Probleemloos	Het evenement verliep probleemloos.
Easily	Smoothly	The event went smoothly.

Nu	Onmiddellijk	Kom onmiddellijk naar mijn kantoor!
Now	Immediately	Come to my office immediately!

Vanaf nu	Voortaan	Ik wil dat jij mij voortaan altijd op de hoogte stelt van nieuwe aankopen.
From now on	From now on	From now on, I want you to always keep me informed of new purchases.

Voor	Voorafgaand	Voorafgaand aan het tekenen van het contract, wil ik het huis nog een keer zien.
Before	Prior	Prior to signing the contract, I want to see the house again.

Vroeger	Voorheen	Voorheen was het product niet in winkels verkrijgbaar.
Before	Previously	Previously, the product was not available in stores.

Which alternative Dutch word will you use on your language exam?

7. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

In this guide, you have seen over 150 of the most useful advanced Dutch words in a range of categories. You’ve even been able to discover some alternative Dutch words that will help you ace your Dutch language exam. You might already have known some of them, but now you have them all conveniently gathered in this advanced Dutch wordlist.

Are there any advanced words or categories you think we should’ve included? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll gladly get back to you. 

Ready to start using these 150+ advanced Dutch words? DutchPod101.com hosts a range of vocabulary lists with audio recordings and other free resources to boost your studies.

Would you like some special attention? Remember that we also offer a Premium PLUS service with personal 1-on-1 coaching: MyTeacher. Let your private teacher help you master everything on this Dutch advanced wordlist, and then some. You’ll receive personalized exercises, constructive feedback, and interactive assignments.

Happy learning on DutchPod101.com!

Have you reached the intermediate level of Dutch and can no longer be called a beginner? 

Congratulations! This is an amazing achievement. You’ve found the energy and a successful learning routine to master the beginner level.

However, this is also when your Dutch language learning journey gets more difficult. As you begin learning the intermediate Dutch words and phrases, your progress will slow down and become less linear than it was at the beginning. You’ve got a good basic vocabulary and a decent bit of grammar knowledge, but how do you go from basic to advanced?

In this article, we’ll list the most common intermediate Dutch words you should learn to slowly improve your Dutch and reach the next level. From pronouns and numbers to prepositions, this guide will give you the boost you need to reach—and master—the intermediate level in Dutch!

Let’s master the intermediate Dutch level!

Table of Contents

1. Pronouns
2. Verbs
3. Numbers
4. Nouns
5. Conjunctions
6. Adjectives
7. Adverbs
8. Prepositions
9. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

1. Pronouns

You probably already manage various Dutch pronouns at this point, such as the personal subject pronouns (ik, zij, jij, wij), the impersonal pronoun (het – “it”), and even the demonstrative, interrogative, and indefinite pronouns.

Now it’s time to move on to some intermediate Dutch grammar stuff with these next-level pronouns.

1 – Possessive Pronouns

A possessive pronoun indicates ownership:

• Dat is mijn boek. (“That’s my book.”)

However, it does not always mean that someone owns something in a literal sense, as you can see in the next examples:

• Haar vliegtuig heeft vertraging. (“Her plane is delayed.”)
• Hij is mijn vriend. (“He is my boyfriend.”)

Let’s have a look at the Dutch possessive pronouns:

Dutch	English
Singular
Mijn	“My”
Jouw (casual with emphasis) Je (casual without emphasis) Uw (formal)	“Your”
ZijnHaar	“His” “Her”
Plural
Ons (het-nouns) Onze (de-nouns and plural nouns)	“Our”
Jullie (casual) Uw (formal)	“Your”
Hun	“Their”

2 – Objective Personal Pronouns

Objective personal pronouns take the place of the sentence’s object, rather than its subject:

• Zij kent mij. (“She knows me.”)
• Daan praatte met hem. (“Daan spoke with him.”)

In these sentences, mij and hem are the objective personal pronouns. Let’s have a look at the rest:

Dutch	English
Singular
Me Mij	“Me”
Jou (casual with emphasis) Je (casual without emphasis) U (formal)	“You”
Hem Haar	“Him” “Her”
Plural
Ons	“Us”
Jullie (casual) U (formal)	“You”
Hun Hen	“Them”

3 – Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns replace the objective personal pronoun when someone is doing something to themselves:

• Ik was me. (“I wash myself.”)
• Ze schamen zich. (“They are ashamed of themselves.”)

Dutch	English
Singular
Me	“Myself”
Je (casual) U (formal) Zich (formal)	“Yourself”
Zich (singular)	“Himself” “Herself” “Itself”
Plural
Ons	“Ourselves”
Je (casual) U (formal)	“Yourselves”
Zich (plural)	“Themselves”

4 – Reciprocal Pronouns

The Dutch word elkaar (“each other”) is a reciprocal pronoun. It can only be used for plural subjects that are doing something to each other:

• Wij kennen elkaar. (“We know each other.”)
• Zij praatten met elkaar. (“They talked to each other.”)
• Zij gaven elkaar de hand. (“They shook each other’s hands.”)

This is another example of where you could use the reciprocal pronoun elkaar. Do you know how?

→ Would you like to learn the pronunciation of these (and other) Dutch pronouns? Then have a look at our Most Useful Pronouns vocabulary list with audio recordings.

2. Verbs

You must already know the most common Dutch verbs for beginners, such as zijn (“to be”) and hebben (“to have”). Now it’s time to expand your vocabulary with some key intermediate Dutch verbs.

→ For more detailed information on the topic, be sure to have a look at our full article on Dutch verbs.

Serveren	“To serve”
Verlaten	“To leave”
Laten	“To allow” / “To let”
Verzenden	“To send”
Ontvangen	“To receive”
Leven	“To live”
Bellen	“To call”
Terugbellen	“To call back”
Presenteren	“To present”
Voorstellen	“To introduce” / “To propose”
Accepteren	“To accept”
Weigeren	“To refuse”
Acteren	“To act”
Spelen	“To play”
Herkennen	“To recognize”
Erkennen	“To acknowledge”
Kiezen	“To choose” / “To select”
Selecteren	“To select”
Aanraken	“To touch”
Opstaan	“To stand up” / “To get out of bed”
Winnen	“To win”
Verdienen	“To earn”
Verliezen	“To lose”
Bestaan	“To exist”
Slagen	“To succeed”
Veranderen	“To change”
Werken	“To work”
Lopen	“To walk”
Proberen	“To try” / “To attempt”
Voorkomen	“To prevent”
Stoppen	“To stop”
Hervatten	“To resume”
Terugnemen	“To take back”
Koken	“To cook”
Behoren	“To belong”
Riskeren	“To risk”
Ontmoeten	“To meet”
Creëren	“To create”
Krijgen	“To get”
Binnengaan	“To enter”
Verlaten	“To exit” / “To go out” / “To leave”
Aanbieden	“To offer”
Brengen	“To bring”
Gebruiken	“To use”
Bereiken	“To reach” / “To achieve”
Bereiden	“To make” / “To prepare”
Voorbereiden	“To prepare”
Toevoegen	“To add”
Betalen	“To pay”
Overwegen	“To consider”
Bestuderen	“To study”
Kopen	“To buy”
Kopen	“To buy”
Duwen	“To push”
Trekken	“To pull”
Vertrekken	“To leave” / “To depart”
Reizen	“To travel”

What other intermediate Dutch verbs would you like to know?

3. Numbers

You already know the basic numbers and can count from 1 to 10 in Dutch like a local. Now it’s time to go a step further and add larger numbers to your intermediate Dutch vocabulary. Learning higher numbers will allow you to handle higher prices, years, or ages. 

Let’s have a look.

1 – From 10 to 20

10	Tien
11	Elf
12	Twaalf
13	Dertien
14	Veertien
15	Vijftien
16	Zestien
17	Zeventien
18	Achttien
19	Negentien
20	Twintig

2 – Counting Up to 100

30	Dertig
40	Veertig
50	Vijftig
60	Zestig
70	Zeventig
80	Tachtig
90	Negentig
100	Honderd

3 – To 1000 and Beyond

200	Tweehonderd
300	Driehonderd
400	Vierhonderd
500	Vijfhonderd
600	Zeshonderd
700	Zevenhonderd
800	Achthonderd
900	Negenhonderd

And from there, the sky’s the limit!

1,000	Duizend
10,000	Tienduizend
100,000	Honderdduizend
1,000,000 (106)	Eén miljoen

Would you like to see some other examples of Dutch numbers and to hear their pronunciation? Then have a look at our Dutch Numbers vocabulary list.

4. Nouns 

The more nouns you know, the greater diversity of conversations you’ll be able to have! Below we’ve included some useful nouns in different categories for the intermediate Dutch level. 

1 – Time

Toekomst	“Future”
Seizoen	“Season”
Lente	“Spring”
Zomer	“Summer”
Winter	“Winter”
Herfst	“Autumn”
Eeuw	“Century”
Trimester	“Trimester” / “Quarter”
Semester	“Semester”

2 – Places

Regio	“Region”
Provincie	“Province”
The Netherlands is divided into 12 provinces.
Dorp	“Village”
Stad	“City”
Park	“Park”
Bank	“Bank”
Apotheek	“Pharmacy”
Ziekenhuis	“Hospital”
Bakkerij	“Bakery”
Supermarkt	“Supermarket”
Drogist	“Drugstore”
Vlakte	“Plain”
Klif	“Cliff”
Strand	“Beach”
Eiland	“Island”
Heuvel	“Hill”

3 – Technology

Toetsenbord	“Keyboard”
A lot of Dutch people also use the English word “keyboard.”
Muis	“Mouse”
Just like in English, muis is also the word for the cute furry animal.
Tablet	“Tablet”
Televisie	“Television”
Oplader	“Charger”
Website	“Website”
Account	“Account”
Wachtwoord	“Password”
Bestand	“File”
Map	“Folder”
Software	“Software”

Are you ready to bring these intermediate Dutch nouns into practice?

4 – Home

Kamer	“Room”
Verdieping	“Floor” / “Story”
Woonkamer	“Living room”
Badkamer	“Bathroom”
Koelkast	“Fridge”
Kast	“Cabinet” / “Wardrobe” / “Cupboard” / “Closet”

5 – City & Transportation

Buitenwijk	“Suburb”
Buurt	“Neighborhood” / “Area”
Snelweg	“Highway”
Steeg	“Alley”
Rotonde	“Roundabout”
Kruispunt	“Crossroad” / “Intersection” / “Junction”

6 – People

Oom	“Uncle”
Tante	“Aunt”
Kleinzoon	“Grandson”
Kleindochter	“Granddaughter”
Baby	“Baby”
Grootvader	“Grandfather”
Grootmoeder	“Grandmother”

7 – Body Parts

Vinger	“Finger”
Rug	“Back”
Buik	“Belly”
Borst	“Breast”
Schouder	“Shoulder”
Been	“Leg”
Dij	“Thigh”
Bil	“Butt cheek”
Voet	“Foot”
Wang	“Cheek”
Kin	“Chin”
Voorhoofd	“Forehead”

8 – Food

Mes	“Knife”
Vork	“Fork”
Lepel	“Spoon”
Gerecht	“Dish”
Voorgerecht	“Starter”
Hoofdgerecht	“Main dish” / “Main course”
Nagerecht	“Dessert”
Drankje	“Drink”
Wijn	“Wine”

9 – Work & Studies

Verpleegkundige	“Nurse”
Politieagent	“Police officer”
Advocaat	“Lawyer”
Ober	“Waiter”
Universiteit	“University”

10 – Clothes

Broek	“Pants” / “Trousers”
Trui	“Sweater”
T-shirt	“T-shirt”
Overhemd	“Shirt”
Jas	“Coat” / “Jacket”
Sok	“Sock”
Schoen	“Shoe”
Jurk	“Dress”
Hoed	“Hat”

Can you already talk about clothes in Dutch?

5. Conjunctions 

Let’s have a look at the more complex conjunctions and see how they work in real-life sentences: 

Noch (“Nor”)

• Ik drink noch bier noch wijn. (“I drink neither beer nor wine.”)

Dus (“Then” / “So”)

• Ik heb geen dorst, dus ik drink niet. (“I’m not thirsty, so I don’t drink.”)

Anders (“Otherwise”)

• Ik drink niet, anders kan ik niet rijden. (“I’m not drinking; otherwise, I could not drive.”)

Aangezien (“Since” / “As”)

• Aangezien je hier nu bent, wil je binnenkomen? (“Since you’re here now, do you want to come in?”)

Als (“When”)

• Als ik moe ben, dan gaap ik. (“When I’m tired, I yawn.”)

Daarom (“Therefore” / “Thus”)

• Ik heb niks gegeten en daarom heb ik honger. (“I have not eaten anything, and therefore I am hungry.”)

6. Adjectives

Although not as essential for beginners who just want to express basic ideas, adjectives are a great way for intermediate Dutch students to make their sentences more meaningful and give them more flavor.

Geweldig	“Great” / “Awesome” / “Amazing”
Fantastisch	“Fantastic” / “Great”
Verschrikkelijk	“Horrible”
Raar	“Weird” / “Strange”
Bizar	“Bizarre”
Ingewikkeld	“Complicated”
Dichtbij	“Near”
Ver	“Far”
Smal	“Narrow”
Wijd	“Wide”
Zacht	“Soft”
Hard	“Hard”
Vol	“Full”
Leeg	“Empty”
Licht	“Light”
Zwaar	“Heavy”
Uniek	“Unique”
Speciaal	“Special”
Bijzonder	“Particular” / “Special”
Nieuw	“New”
Arm	“Poor”
Rijk	“Rich” / “Wealthy”
Schoon	“Clean”
Vies	“Dirty”
Zwak	“Weak”
Slank	“Slim”
Schattig	“Cute”
Gemeen	“Mean”
Grappig	“Funny”
Leuk	“Nice” / “Fun”
Gelukkig	“Happy” / “Fortunate”
Verdrietig	“Sad”
Rustig	“Quiet” / “Calm”
Enthousiast	“Excited”
Gevaarlijk	“Dangerous”
Saai	“Boring”
Vettig	“Greasy” / “Fatty”
Pittig	“Spicy”
Tweede	“Second”
Volgende	“Next”
Vorige	“Previous”
Eén na laatste	“Penultimate” / “Second-to-last”
Oranje	“Orange”
Roze	“Pink”
Grijs	“Gray”
Paars	“Purple”
Magenta	“Magenta”
Turquoise	“Turquoise”

→ Would you like to learn more adjectives? Have a look at our Most Common Adjectives vocabulary list with useful audio recordings to practice your pronunciation.

What Dutch adjective would you use to give someone a compliment?

7. Adverbs

Like with adjectives, you could get away with very few adverbs as a beginner—but you’ll need to learn more as you approach the intermediate Dutch level. Using adverbs will not only improve your writing style and skills, but also help you explain yourself more clearly. 

1 – When

Al	“Already”
Lang geleden	“A long time ago”
Nu	“Now”
Weer	“Again”
Eindelijk	“At last” / “Finally”
Toen	“Then”

2 – How Often

Soms	“Sometimes”
Zelden	“Rarely”
Meestal	“Usually”
Doorgaans	“Generally” / “Usually”
Voortdurend	“Constantly”

3 – Where

Use these Dutch adverbs when you’re looking for something.

Ergens anders	“Somewhere else”
Boven	“Above”
Onder	“Below”
Over	“Over”
Op	“On”
Naast	“Beside”
Om	“Around”

4 – How

Zacht(jes)	“Softly”
Stil(letjes)	“Quietly”
Langzaam	“Slowly”
Snel	“Fast” / “Quickly” / “Shortly”
Rustig	“Calmly” / “Quietly”
Gemakkelijk	“Easily”
Gelukkig	“Luckily”
Gewoon	“Simply” / “Just”

5 – How Much

Eerder	“Rather”
Genoeg	“Enough”
Voornamelijk	“Especially”
Bijna	“Almost”
Hoeveel	“How much” / “How many”
Zoveel	“So much” / “So many”
Ongeveer	“About” / “Approximately”

→ Would you like to discover other Dutch adverbs and practice your pronunciation? Then have a look at our Essential Adverbs of Frequency and Time vocabulary list with audio recordings.

8. Prepositions

Prepositions are vital for helping us structure our sentences, as they mark the relationships and links between people, objects, places, and moments. You don’t need many of them, but as an intermediate Dutch learner, it’s crucial to know at least a few of these prepositions.

1 – Time

Voor	“Before”
Na	“After”
Tijdens	“During”

2 – Space

Tegen	“Against”
Naar rechts	“To the right”
Naar links	“To the left”
Bij	“At”
Voor	“In front of” / “Ahead”
Achter	“Behind”
Naar beneden	“Down”
Naar boven	“Up”
Op	“On”

3 – Other

Tussen	“Between” / “Among”
Dankzij	“Thanks to”
Ondanks	“Despite”
Zonder	“Without”

9. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

Let DutchPod101 help you master the intermediate Dutch level.

In this guide, you’ve seen over 300 of the most useful intermediate Dutch words and phrases in a number of different word categories. You might have already known several of them, but now you have them all conveniently gathered in one place.

→ Want to expand your Dutch vocabulary even further? Make sure to visit our vocabulary lists Most Useful Pronouns, 50 Most Common Adjectives, and 50 Most Common Nouns.

Are there any intermediate Dutch words you think we missed? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible! 

You can begin practicing and reviewing these 300+ intermediate Dutch words with the help of DutchPod101’s vocabulary lists with audio recordings and our other free resources designed to boost your studies.

Would you like some special attention? Remember that we also offer a Premium PLUS service with personal 1-on-1 coaching: MyTeacher. Let your private teacher help you master the intermediate Dutch level through personalized exercises, constructive feedback, and interactive assignments.

Interested in some other intermediate Dutch lessons? Then we recommend checking out our Intermediate lesson series, which contains 25 lessons that focus on natural dialogue and strive to help you improve your language skills in all key areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Happy learning on DutchPod101.com!

How many Dutch animal names do you know? Although it may not be the first thing you want to study when you start learning Dutch, knowing how to talk about animals is important in any language. After all, our furry friends play a central role in our lives! 

There are many Dutch animal words for you to discover, ranging from the names of pets to the most common bugs and reptiles. Some of this new vocabulary may be difficult to memorize, but there are plenty of words that may be easier than you’re expecting. Take, for example:

• Rat (“Rat”) 
• Kat (“Cat”)
• Schaap (“Sheep”)
• Beer (“Bear”)
• Vis (“Fish”)

Are you ready to discover the Dutch animal world with DutchPod101? 

In this article, you’ll learn the must-know Dutch animal names, animal body parts, verbs related to animals, and even some funny animal sounds in Dutch.

Learn some Dutch animal names with DutchPod101!

Table of Contents

1. Pets
2. Farm Animals
3. Wild Animals
4. Sea Animals
5. Bugs and Insects
6. Birds
7. Reptiles & Amphibians
8. Animal Body Parts
9. Animal Verbs
10. Animal Sounds in Dutch
11. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

1. Pets

The Dutch are pet-loving people! A 2016 survey found that over half of Dutch households have at least one pet. 

So, what are the most common Dutch pets? The most popular pet choices are dogs and cats; a 2019 survey showed that 18% of Dutch households owned a dog, while 23% owned a cat. Besides these more obvious furry friends, many Dutch households also have fish, a tame bird, or some small rodents (mice, rats, rabbits, or guinea pigs). 

Check out this Dutch animals list to learn the names of common pets (and a few fun expressions that mention them):

Kat	“Cat”
Dutch expression: Een kat in de zak kopen Literally: “To buy a cat in the bag” Meaning: To make a bad purchase

Hond	“Dog”
Dutch expression: De hond in de pot vinden Literally: “To find the dog in the pot” Meaning: To arrive just too late for supper

Konijn

“Rabbit”

Muis	“Mouse”
Dutch expression: Als de kat van huis is, dansen de muizen op tafel Literally: “When the cat’s away from home, the mice dance on the table.”  Meaning: If there’s no supervision, people do what they want.

Hamster	“Hamster”
Dutch expression: Hamsteren  Literally: “To hamster” Meaning: To hoard

Rat

“Rat”

Cavia

“Guinea pig”

Goudvis

“Goldfish”

Kanarie

“Canary”

The Dutch word kat is very similar to the English “cat.”

→ Are you an animal lover? Then visit our World Animal Day vocabulary list and get ready to celebrate!

2. Farm Animals

Dutch farm animals are quite similar to those in many other countries: the same-old cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, and goats. The most typical Dutch farm animal is probably the black-and-white Dutch cow, as they’re so representative of scenic landscapes in the Netherlands. 

Here are the names of common farm animals in Dutch:

Koe	“Cow”
Dutch expression: Dat is een waarheid als een koe. Literally: “That’s as true as a cow.” Meaning: Sometimes, the truth is so obvious you can’t miss it.

Varken	“Pig”
Dutch expression: Dat slaat als een tang op een varken. Literally: “That hits like pliers on a pig.” Meaning: That makes absolutely no sense.

Schaap	“Sheep”
Dutch expression: Als één schaap over de dam is, volgen er meer. Literally: “When one sheep crosses the dam, more will follow.” Meaning: If one person starts, more will follow.

Geit

“Goat”

Paard

“Horse”

Ezel	“Donkey”
Dutch expression: Zo koppig als een ezel Literally: “As stubborn as a donkey” Meaning: Being very stubborn

Are you as stubborn as a donkey?

Kip

“Chicken”

Haan

“Rooster”

3. Wild Animals

The Netherlands is a small country with relatively little nature, but don’t let that fool you into thinking there are no wild animals here. The Dutch forests, plains, and bodies of water host a variety of wild animals, such as foxes, wolves, deer, and badgers.

In this section, we’ll teach you the Dutch animal names for some of the most common wild animals you’ll find in the Netherlands. We’ll also provide the names of other wild animals, so you can talk about them when you visit the zoo! 

Beer

“Bear”

Wolf

“Wolf”

Hert

“Deer”

Vos	“Fox”
Dutch expression: Een vos verliest wel zijn haren maar niet zijn streken. Literally: A fox loses its hair but not its tricks. Meaning: People rarely really change.

Das

“Badger”

Leeuw

“Lion”

Tijger

“Tiger”

Panter

“Panther”

Olifant	“Elephant”
Dutch expression: Als een olifant in de porseleinkast Literally: “Like an elephant in the china shop”  Meaning: Being extremely careless or tactless

Giraf

“Giraffe”

Aap	“Monkey”
Dutch expression: Nu komt de aap uit de mouw. Literally: “Now comes the monkey out of the sleeve.” Meaning: Now the truth (or someone’s real character) is being revealed.

Nijlpaard

“Hippopotamus”

Pinguïn

“Penguin”

IJsbeer	“Polar bear”
Dutch expression: IJsberen Literally: “To polar bear” Meaning: To pace

When you’re pacing, the Dutch say that you’re walking around like a polar bear.

4. Sea Animals

The Dutch are surrounded by water: 17% of the total surface of the country consists of water, and the Netherlands has a coastline of 230 kilometers. This is quite long, if you take the size of the country into account. 

So what kind of sea animals might you find here? There are several types of Dutch sea animals dwelling in the waters: fish, lobsters, mussels, and—the favorite Dutch sea animal—seals.

Here’s a brief list of sea animals in Dutch:

Vis	“Fish”
Dutch expression: Als een vis op het droge Literally: “Like a fish out of water” Meaning: Refers to someone who cannot find his or her place, or who does not belong

Haai	“Shark”
Dutch expression: Naar de haaien gaan  Literally: “Going to the sharks” Meaning: “To go down” or “to encounter very big problems that threaten someone’s or something’s existence”

Dolfijn	“Dolphin”
Zeehond	“Seal”
Walvis	“Whale”
Zeeleeuw	“Sealion”
Kwal	“Jellyfish”
Octopus	“Octopus”
Kreeft	“Lobster”
Zeester	“Starfish”
Mossel	“Mussel”

Mussels are a popular seafood in the Netherlands; have you ever tried them?

→ Do you want to dive deeper? Take a bite out of these Shark Week words with recorded examples.

5. Bugs and Insects

Fortunately, the Netherlands is not home to a lot of scary or dangerous insects. While there are many bugs and insects present in the Netherlands, most are not very big and you’ll probably have seen them before. 

Here’s a Dutch animal list of the most common insects and bugs:

Bij

“Bee”

Wesp

“Wasp”

Mug	“Mosquito”
Dutch expression: Van een mug een olifant maken  Literally: “To make an elephant out of a mosquito” Meaning: To make something big out of a small problem, or to blow something out of proportion

Vlieg

“Fly”

Spin

“Spider”

Sprinkhaan

“Grasshopper”

Vlinder	“Butterfly”
Dutch expression: Vlinders in je buik hebben  Literally: “To have butterflies in your stomach” Meaning: To be in love

Mier	“Ant”
Mot	“Moth”
Slak	“Snail”
Worm	“Worm”
Kever	“Beetle”
Lieveheersbeestje	“Ladybird” / “Ladybug”

As is the case in many other countries, we refer to butterflies in the stomach when someone is in love.

6. Birds

The Netherlands has quite a lot to offer bird lovers, as the country has around 300 regular migrant and resident birds and a total of 534 bird species. The most common Dutch birds are seagulls, pigeons, crows, and sparrows. But the Netherlands also has a number of waterbirds, such as swans, ducks, and geese.

Did you know that in a city like Amsterdam, you can watch a lot of birds? And not only city birds like pigeons! Because of the canals and the bodies of water that surround Amsterdam, there are many waterbirds to watch as well. 

Learn the Dutch names for these birds so that you can point them out every time you spot one!

Duif	“Pigeon”
Zeemeeuw	“Seagull”
Kraai	“Crow”
Adelaar	“Eagle”
Uil	“Owl”
Ekster	“Magpie”
Mus	“Sparrow”

Zwaluw	“Swallow”
Dutch expression: Een zwaluw maakt de lente niet. Literally: “A swallow does not make spring.” Meaning: A circumstance does not lead to a final conclusion.

Pauw	“Peacock”
Dutch expression: Trots als een pauw Literally: “To be proud as a peacock” Meaning: To be very proud

Gans

“Goose”

Zwaan

“Swan”

Eend

“Duck”

You’ll be able to see a lot of ducks in Dutch ponds.

7. Reptiles & Amphibians

The Netherlands is not home to many scary reptiles or amphibians, though you may be able to see several frogs and toads in nearby ponds. You may even be able to find a snake in the Netherlands, as the country has three snake species (only one of which is venomous). But don’t worry! It’s not that common to encounter a snake when exploring the natural surroundings here. 

Kikker

“Frog”

Pad

“Toad”

Slang

“Snake”

Krokodil	“Crocodile”
Dutch expression: Krokodillentranen huilen Literally: “To cry crocodile tears” Meaning: To feign your grief

Have you ever seen a crocodile tear?

Hagedis	“Lizard”
Kameleon	“Chameleon”
Schildpad	“Turtle”
Zeeschildpad	“Sea turtle”

→ Would you like to learn more Dutch animal names and listen to their pronunciation? Then have a look at this Animal Names vocabulary list.

8. Animal Body Parts

Now that you know several Dutch animal names, it’s time to learn some words that will help you describe them! Memorizing the animal body parts in Dutch will allow you to tell your new friends about the time you saved a bird with a broken wing, or the time your dog got its fur all dirty. Take a look:

Staart	“Tail”
Vleugel	“Wing”
Haar	“Hair”
Vacht	“Fur”
Veer	“Feather”
Tand	“Tooth”
Hoektand	“Fang”
Klauw	“Claw”
Hoorn	“Horn”
Hoef	“Hoof”
Bek	“Mouth”
Snavel	“Beak”
Vin	“Fin”
Tentakel	“Tentacle”
Maan	“Mane”
Slurf	“Trunk”
Antenne	“Antenna”
Poot	“Leg”
Schub	“Scale”

9. Animal Verbs

You can now name a variety of animals in Dutch and list their unique body parts…just one more thing is missing. Below, you’ll find several verbs related to animals that you can use in your next conversation!

Miauwen	“To meow”
Blaffen	“To bark”
Brullen	“To roar”
Zoemen	“To buzz”
Grommen	“To growl”
Spinnen	“To purr”
Galoperen	“To gallop”
Bijten	“To bite”
Steken	“To sting”
Krabben	“To scratch”
Likken	“To lick”
Aaien	“To pet”
Temmen	“To tame” / “To train”
Voeden	“To feed”
Vaccineren	“To vaccinate”

→ Would you like to learn more Dutch verbs? Have a look at our vocabulary lists 50 Most Common Verbs and 25 Most Commonly Used Verbs of Any Language.

10. Animal Sounds in Dutch

The onomatopoeia used for animal sounds varies greatly from one country to another, often resulting in hilarious situations when comparing animal sounds. Let’s take the rooster, for example: 

• English: cock-a-doodle-doo
• Swedish: kuckeliku
• Spanish: qui-qui-ri-qui

For your entertainment, here are the most popular animal sounds in Dutch.

How does barking sound in Dutch? Woef!

Miauw	(Cat)
Woef	(Dog)
Boe	(Cow)
Bêêê	(Sheep)
Roekoe	(Pigeon)
Kukeleku	(Rooster)
Kwak	(Duck)
Grrr	(Growling sound)
Oe oe	(Owl)
Kwaak	(Frog)
Knor knor	(Pig)

→ Would you like to learn more animal sounds in Dutch? Then have a look at our Sounds That Animals Make vocabulary list, and don’t forget to listen to the recorded examples of these Dutch animal sounds.

11. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

In this guide, you’ve learned many Dutch animal names for pets, farm animals, insects, and much more. Now you’ll be able to talk with your Dutch friends about their pets or ask them about their favorite animals.

Did we forget any other important animals? Or would you like to know other animal sounds in Dutch? Please share with us in the comments below!

Make sure to explore DutchPod101.com, as we have plenty of free resources to help you practice your grammar and many useful vocabulary lists with audio recordings to help you learn new words.

Remember that Premium PLUS members can also take advantage of our MyTeacher service for 1-on-1 coaching. This way, you can practice your Dutch speaking skills with your own private teacher through interactive exercises and personalized feedback.

Happy learning!

Does the thought of having a telephone conversation in Dutch make you feel nervous? It’s normal to feel this way about making or receiving a phone call in another language. There are even people who suffer from “phone anxiety” or “phone phobia.” These people already feel nervous about making a phone call in their own language, let alone in another language.

One way you can get rid of those nerves is to pick up some Dutch phone call phrases. At the very least, this will help you feel more in control of the situation and allow you to navigate those inevitable phone calls during your stay in the Netherlands. 

In this article, you’ll learn how to answer the phone in Dutch and carry a basic phone conversation. We’ll be covering everything from key vocabulary terms to the different parts of a phone call—greetings and introductions, giving the reason for your call, transferring the line, leaving a message, handling connection issues, and ending the conversation.

Once you’re done reading this article, you’ll be able to make that Dutch phone call with confidence!

Let’s make that Dutch phone call with confidence!

Table of Contents

1. Phone Vocabulary
2. Greeting
3. Checking
4. Transferring
5. Stating Your Reason for the Call
6. Experiencing Phone Call Problems
7. Leaving a Message
8. Ending
9. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn Better Dutch

1. Phone Vocabulary

Before we look at specific phrases for a telephone conversation in Dutch, let’s first go over some phone-related vocabulary. Learning these useful words will help you feel more comfortable when talking on the phone or when discussing phone calls in general.

This short vocabulary list includes everything you need, from hardware terms to related verbs.

Telefoon

Phone

Mobiele telefoon Mobieltje

Mobile phone

Batterij

Battery

Oplader

Charger

SMS SMS-bericht

Text message

Scherm

Screen

Oproep

Call

Telefoonnummer Nummer

Phone number

Bellen

To call

Terugbellen

To call back

Nummer intoetsen	To dial
You could also say nummer draaien, literally meaning “spin the number.” This term dates back to the old rotary phones.

Opnemen

To pick up

Ophangen

To hang up

Bericht achterlaten

To leave a message

Opladen

To charge

2. Greeting

Every phone call starts with a greeting of some sort; it’s just basic phone etiquette. However, the greeting used may differ between the caller and the receiver. 

Another factor that could influence the greeting is the expected formality level. You would respond to a professional phone call more formally than you would a phone call with friends. 

Let’s have a look.

Which Dutch greetings do you already know?

1 – Calling

Hallo.	Hello.
Hallo is the most common way to start a Dutch phone conversation, perfect for both casual and more formal situations.

Hoi.	Hi.
Hoi is another great phone call greeting, though it’s a bit more casual. So you can definitely use it with friends and family members, but watch out at work. Saying this to close colleagues shouldn’t be an issue, but choose one of the other greetings if you’re going for a more formal and professional vibe.

Goedemorgen. Goedemiddag. Goedenavond.	Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening.
Want to go formal? Then these greetings are perfect for you. You say goedemorgen until 12 p.m., goedemiddag until 5 p.m., and goedenavond until 12 a.m. Do you want to use this greeting in a more casual setting? Then you can greet the receiver with goedemorgen when calling in the morning, as this one is commonly used in both formal and casual Dutch conversations.

If you’re the one calling and would like to introduce yourself directly after the greeting, then you can use one of these phrases:

• Hallo, u spreekt met David de Vries. (“Hello, you are speaking to David de Vries.”) [More formal]
• Hoi, met David. (“Hi, with David.”) [More casual]
  • You can also just say Met David, without the greeting.

Would you like to introduce yourself further? Then have a look at these 10 Lines You Need for Introducing Yourself.

2 – Answering

Hallo?	Hello?
The interrogative Hallo? is a very typical way to pick up the phone in Dutch.

Hoi?	Hi?
Like when calling, you can answer with a simple Hoi? in more casual settings.

Ja?

Yes?

Should you say your name when you answer the phone? This is up to you! However, it’s common in the Netherlands to say your name when picking up a landline telephone, or when you receive a call from an unknown number on your mobile phone. If you like to introduce yourself when answering your phone, you can use the same introduction phrases as when you’re calling.

→ There are many different ways to greet someone on the phone in Dutch. You’ll find lots of ideas on our list titled Common Ways to Say Hello.

3. Checking

When making a call or answering the phone in Dutch, you might need to ensure you’re speaking to the right person or inquire about who’s calling. Below are phrases you can use for these situations, respectively. 

1 – Calling

Imagine you’ve called someone and they’ve greeted you, but they have not yet introduced themselves. Now, you have to check to see if you’ve reached the right person or office. 

One simple way to do this is to use the person’s name:

• David? [Casual, only using their first name]
• Meneer De Vries? (“Mr. de Vries?) [Formal, only using their last name – Male]
• Mevrouw De Vries? (“Ms. de Vries?”) [Formal, only using their last name – Female]

Want to go a bit further? Here are a couple of other options:

Spreek ik met David?

Am I speaking with David?

Is dit het kantoor van meneer De Vries?

Is this the office of Mr. de Vries?

Once you know you’re at the right place, you should introduce yourself (assuming you haven’t done so already). You can use one of the introduction phrases mentioned earlier.

2 – Answering

If you don’t know who’s calling you and they haven’t introduced themselves yet, you’ll probably want to inquire about that:

Met wie spreek ik? [Formal]

Who am I speaking to?

Wie heb ik aan de lijn? [Casual]	Who is calling?
It literally means, “Who do I have on the line?”

4. Transferring

Learn how to transfer that Dutch phone call like a pro.

1 – Calling

If you’ve reached the secretary or main desk of a company, the next step is for you to be transferred to the right person or service. Below, you’ll find a variety of useful Dutch phone phrases for both formal and informal situations. 

Kan ik Cathy spreken? [Casual]

Can I talk to Cathy?

Ik zou graag met Cathy willen spreken. [Formal]

I would like to speak to Cathy.

Ik ben op zoek naar mevrouw De Vries. [Formal]

I’m trying to reach Ms. de Vries.

Ik probeer David te pakken te krijgen. [Casual]

I’m trying to reach David.

Kunt u mij doorverbinden met de klantenservice?

Could you transfer me to customer service?

2 – Answering

Met wie spreek ik?	Whom am I speaking to?
This phrase can be used for answering your phone, though it’s also typically used to ask on behalf of the person to whom you’ll transfer the caller.

Blijf aan de lijn, alstublieft.

Hold the line, please.

Een momentje, alstublieft.  Een moment geduld, alstublieft.

One moment, please. One moment of patience, please.

Ik verbind u/je nu door.

I am putting you through now.

Hij/Zij is nu niet beschikbaar.

He/She is not available right now.

Kan ik een bericht aannemen?

Can I take a message?

Ik zal vragen of hij/zij u/jou terug kan bellen.

I can ask him/her to call you back.

Mag ik uw/jouw naam en telefoonnummer noteren?

Can I take your name and number?

5. Stating Your Reason for the Call

You could be calling for any number of reasons, whether you just want a casual Dutch phone conversation with a friend or need to make a more professional call. Whatever it may be, we’ll cover a few different reasons you can give during your next telephone conversation in Dutch.

Ik bel je om te horen hoe het met je gaat.

I’m calling to check on you.

U/Je had me gebeld.

You called.

Ik bel u/je terug naar aanleiding van uw/je voicemail bericht.

I’m calling you back in response to your voicemail message.

Ik zou graag een afspraak willen maken.

I would like to make an appointment.

→ After you’ve stated your reason(s) for the call, would you like to make some small talk? Then have a look at our Using Small Talk Phrases vocabulary list.

6. Experiencing Phone Call Problems

What should you do when you experience problems during your Dutch phone conversation?

Even though we use smartphones nowadays and making phone calls is easier than ever before, we still experience issues from time to time: bad connections, dialing the wrong number, running out of battery…

Here are some Dutch phone phrases to help you handle these kinds of situations:

Ik begrijp je niet. [Casual] Ik begrijp u niet goed. [Formal]

I don’t understand you. I don’t understand you very well.

Ik versta u/je niet.

I can’t hear you.

De verbinding is slecht.

The connection is bad.

Kun je dat nog een keer zeggen? [Casual] Kunt u dat herhalen? [Formal]

Can you say that again? Could you repeat that?

De verbinding werd verbroken.

The line got cut off.

Mijn batterij is bijna op.

My battery’s almost dead.

U heeft het verkeerde nummer gebeld.

You’ve dialed the wrong number.

Sorry, verkeerd verbonden.

I’m sorry, I’ve dialed the wrong number.

7. Leaving a Message

You’re trying to reach someone but keep getting their voicemail… What will you do? You could hang up or you could summon the courage to leave a message. So, how does one leave a good voicemail? 

First, here’s a taste of what you might hear upon reaching the voicemail: 

Hallo, dit is het antwoordapparaat van Bruno. Ik kan de telefoon nu niet opnemen, maar u kunt na de piep een bericht achterlaten.

Hi, this is Bruno’s answering machine. I can’t answer the phone right now, but you can leave a message after the beep.

A way to respond to this might be:

Hoi Bruno, met Anna. Ik wil je even spreken. Kun je me terugbellen? Mijn nummer is 06-936 5657.

Hi Bruno, this is Anna. I would like to talk to you. Could you call me back? My number is 06-936 5657.

→ Do you need to state your phone number in Dutch? Then have a look at our Numbers vocabulary list to get the right word and pronunciation of each number. Good luck!

8. Ending

How do you say goodbye in Dutch on the phone?

Ending the call is probably the easiest part of a telephone conversation in Dutch, as you can use one of the goodbye phrases you already know. It’s just a quick formality that only gets a bit more complicated in professional contexts.

Dag. [Formal]

Goodbye.

Doei! [Casual]

Bye!

Tot ziens. [Formal]

Goodbye.

Tot later. [Casual]

See you later.

Fijne dag.

Have a good day.

Bedankt voor het bellen.

Thank you for calling.

Je bent erg behulpzaam geweest. Dank je.

You’ve been very helpful. Thank you.

→ For more options, be sure to check out our vocabulary list The Most Common Ways to Say Goodbye.
→ For more useful phone call phrases, check out this vocabulary list with recorded examples you can use to practice your pronunciation.

9. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn Better Dutch

In this guide, you’ve learned a variety of practical Dutch phone call phrases for both casual and professional contexts. You’re now better prepared to handle every component of a phone conversation, from the initial introductions to saying goodbye. 

Did we forget any important phrases you’d like to learn? 

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As a new Dutch learner, you may be concerned about your lack of vocabulary. But we have good news: Having access to an extensive and complete list of Dutch words for beginners will surely help you master the Dutch language. 

It could be frustrating not being able to understand someone or explain yourself because you don’t know certain Dutch words. But the truth is, you don’t need an immense vocabulary to begin holding conversations. Once you learn the beginner words, you’ll already be able to manage yourself in everyday situations. Take it step by step, learn one beginner Dutch word each day, and you’ll soon have a solid base on which to build your Dutch skills. 

In this article, we’ll provide you with a list of over 200 beginner Dutch words that will allow you to communicate with native speakers. And rest assured we’ll be covering all the bases: pronouns, verbs, numbers, nouns, conjunctions, adjectives, and adverbs. 

Let’s get started!

Start building your Dutch vocabulary with these 200+ Dutch words for beginners.

Table of Contents

1. Pronouns
2. Verbs
3. Numbers
4. Nouns
5. Conjunctions
6. Adjectives
7. Adverbs
8. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

1. Pronouns

There are several pronoun categories in Dutch that you should become familiar with, though you should first focus on the personal subject pronouns (“I” / “you” / “she” / etc.). Let’s take a look at these crucial beginner Dutch words. 

Personal Subject Pronouns

Personal subject pronouns replace the subject of a sentence.

• Kai spreekt Nederlands. (“Kai speaks Dutch.”)
• Hij spreekt Nederlands. (“He speaks Dutch.”)

Person	Dutch pronoun	English
1st person sg.	Ik	I
2nd person sg.	Jij / U	You (casual / formal)
3rd person sg.	Hij / Zij	He / She
1st person pl.	Wij	We
2nd person pl.	Jullie / U	You (casual / formal)
3rd person pl.	Zij	They

Impersonal Pronouns

When you’re not referring to a person, you can use an impersonal pronoun. Luckily, the Dutch language has only one of them:

Het (“It”)

• Het doet pijn. (“It hurts.”)
• Het is niet waar. (“It is not true.”)
• Het is belangrijk. (“It is important.”)

However, there is one important difference between Dutch and English impersonal pronouns: In Dutch, you can use het for plural nouns, while you can’t do the same with “it” in English.

• Het zijn goede buren. (“They are good neighbors.”)

Demonstrative Pronouns

The Dutch demonstrative pronouns are: 

• Dit (“This”)
• Deze (“This” / “These”)
• Dat (“That”)
• Die (“That” / “Those”)

To understand how to use the demonstrative pronouns, it’s important to remember that there are two types: dependent and independent: 

• Die film is leuk. (“That movie is nice.”) – dependent
• Dat is leuk. (“That’s nice.”) – independent

As you might have noticed, the dependent demonstrative pronoun precedes a specific person or thing: that movie, not the other one. However, the independent demonstrative pronoun can also stand alone, meaning it does not have to precede a noun.

Interrogative Pronouns

• Wie? (“Who?”)
  Wie is daar? (“Who’s there?”)

• Waar? (“Where?”)
  Waar ben je? (“Where are you?”)
  


• Wanneer? (“When?”)
  Wanneer ben je geboren? (“When were you born?”)

• Wat? (“What?”)
  Wat doen we vanavond? (“What are we doing tonight?”)

• Waarom? (“Why?”)
  Waarom lach je? (“Why are you laughing?”)

Indefinite Pronouns

• Alles (“Everything”)
• Niets (“Nothing”)
• Iets (“Something”)

• Iedereen (“Everybody”)
• Niemand (“Nobody”)
• Iemand (“Somebody”)

2. Verbs

Do you know the Dutch translation of these common but crucial verbs?

Below, you’ll find a list of the 50 most useful Dutch verbs for beginners. Keep in mind that we have an entire article dedicated to verbs in Dutch, in case you want to dive deeper. 

Zijn

To be

Hebben

To have

Gaan

To go

Willen

To want

Kunnen

To be able to / Can

Moeten

To have to / Must

Doen

To do

Zeggen

To say

Praten

To talk / To speak

Nemen

To take

Geven

To give

Weten

To know

Horen

To hear

Zien

To see

Vragen

To ask / To request

Antwoorden

To answer / To reply

Zoeken

To look for / To search

Vinden

To find / To discover

Maken

To make

Komen

To come

Geloven

To believe

Denken

To think

Beginnen

To begin / To start

Begrijpen

To understand

Blijven

To stay / To remain

Wachten

To wait

Weggaan

To leave

Volgen

To follow

Tellen

To count

Lezen

To read

Schrijven

To write

Studeren

To study

Beslissen

To decide

Houden

To hold

Dragen

To carry / To wear

Tekenen

To draw

Voelen

To feel

Vertellen

To tell

Slapen

To sleep

Staan

To stand

Herinneren

To remember

Vasthouden

To hold / To hold onto

Houden van

To love

Kennen

To know

Kijken naar

To watch

Lachen

To laugh

Openen

To open

Leren

To learn

Helpen

To help

Uitleggen

To explain

→ Would you like to learn by listening? Head over to our audio lesson on 25 Dutch verbs that are used every day.

3. Numbers

As a Dutch beginner, you probably won’t find yourself needing to manage a lot of numbers. In most situations, you’ll be able to get by with the numbers 1-10 (plus zero).

Let’s learn how to count in Dutch.

• 0       Nul
• 1       Eén
• 2       Twee
• 3       Drie
• 4       Vier
• 5       Vijf
• 6       Zes
• 7       Zeven
• 8       Acht
• 9       Negen
• 10      Tien

Would you like to learn some additional Dutch numbers and their pronunciation? Then have a look at this Dutch numbers vocabulary list.

4. Nouns

Nouns represent people, places, or things. Dutch nouns are used with an article, which may be either het or de. Masculine and feminine words generally get de, while all neuter words get het. Let’s have a look:

	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter
Definite singular	De man  “The man”	De vrouw  “The woman”	Het huis  “The house”
Definite plural	De mannen  “The men”	De vrouwen  “The women”	De huizen  “The houses”
Indefinite singular	Een man  “A man”	Een vrouw  “A woman”	Een huis  “A house”

There’s not always a good explanation for why a Dutch word is assigned a specific gender—not to mention that Dutch words have no clear gender indication. It’s something you have to learn by heart or develop an intuition for. To help you start doing this, we’ll list each of the nouns below alongside their article. 

Time

Het uur

The hour

De minuut

The minute

De dag

The day

De maand

The month

Het jaar

The year

Maandag

Monday

Dinsdag

Tuesday

Woensdag

Wednesday

Donderdag

Thursday

Vrijdag

Friday

Zaterdag

Saturday

Zondag

Sunday

De ochtend

The morning

De (na)middag

The afternoon

De avond

The evening

De nacht

The night

Places

De wereld

The world

Het land

The country

De plek

The place

De zee

The sea

Het bos

The forest

De berg

The mountain

De winkel

The shop

Technology & Internet

De telefoon

The phone

Het scherm

The screen

De computer

The computer

Het internet

The internet

Home

Het huis

The house

De deur

The door

Het raam

The window

De keuken

The kitchen

De slaapkamer

The bedroom

Het toilet

The toilet / The restroom

City & Transportation

These nouns can definitely be helpful when you’re traveling through the Netherlands.

De auto

The car

De bus

The bus

De trein

The train

Het vliegtuig

The plane

De taxi

The taxi / The cab

De fiets

The bicycle

De stad

The city

De straat

The street

De weg

The road

People

De moeder

The mother

De vader

The father

Mama

Mom

Papa

Dad

De vrouw

The woman / The wife

De man

The man / The husband

De echtgenoot

The spouse (m.) / The husband

De echtgenote

The spouse (f.) / The wife

De broer

The brother

De zus

The sister

De familie

The family

De vriend

The friend / The boyfriend

De vriendin

The friend / The girlfriend

De zoon

The son

De dochter

The daughter

Body

Het hoofd

The head

Het oog / De ogen

The eye / The eyes

De mond

The mouth

De neus

The nose

Het oor

The ear

Het haar

The hair

De arm

The arm

De hand

The hand

Food

De tafel

The table

Het bord

The plate

Het glas

The glass

Het water

The water

Het fruit

The fruit

De groente

The vegetable

De koffie

The coffee

Het brood

The bread

Work & Studies

De student

The student

De school

The school

De dokter

The doctor

De verkoper

The salesman

De docent

The teacher

5. Conjunctions

There’s a lot to say and explain about Dutch conjunctions, but you won’t need to use many of them when you first start learning Dutch. With just a few basic Dutch conjunctions, you’ll be able to manage yourself in a lot of different situations:

• En (“And”)
  Een kat en een hond (“A cat and a dog”)
  


• Of (“Or”)
  Wijn of water (“Wine or water”)
  


• Als (“If”)
  Als je wilt komen (“If you want to come”)

• Omdat (“Because”)
  Ik eet omdat ik honger heb. (“I eat because I’m hungry.”)

• Maar (“But”)
  Een beetje, maar niet te veel (“A bit, but not too much”)


• Door (“By” / “Through”)
  Ik ben geholpen door een expert. (“I’m helped by an expert.”)
  Ik ben door Breda en Roosendaal gereden. (“I traveled through Breda and Roosendaal.”)

6. Adjectives

Adjectives give additional information about a noun. They can describe objects, people, emotions, and even the weather. Once you learn the most common adjectives, you’ll be able to express yourself (feelings, opinions, states of mind) as well as the world around you. Their flexibility and utility make them a key set of basic Dutch words for beginners, so we’ve included the most useful ones below.

Do you already know how to express your emotions in Dutch?

Goed	Good / Right / Correct

Slecht

Bad / Wrong / Incorrect

Makkelijk

Easy

Moeilijk

Difficult / Hard

Nieuw

New

Duur

Expensive

Groot

Large / Big / Tall / Great / Major

Dik

Big / Fat

Klein

Small / Little

Lang	Long / Tall

Kort

Short

Snel	Fast / Quick

Langzaam

Slow

Warm

Warm

Koud

Cold

Eerste

First

Laatste

Last / Final / Latest

Anders

Different

Alleen

Only / Alone / Lonely

Beter

Better

Slechtst

Worst

Mooi	Handsome / Beautiful / Nice / Good

Lelijk

Ugly

Sterk

Strong

Aardig

Nice / Kind

Gek

Crazy

Blij	Glad / Happy

Ziek	Sick / Ill

Belangrijk

Important

Zwart

Black

Wit

White

Blauw

Blue

Rood

Red

Zoet

Sweet

Zout

Salty

Lekker

Delicious / Tasty

Would you like to learn more about adjectives in Dutch? Then have a look at this video lesson that will show you how to use Dutch adjectives in just three minutes.

7. Adverbs

Adverbs give more information about the words they’re connected to (a verb, an adjective, or another adverb). They can change the meaning of the word or make the meaning more precise. Adverbs can also change the tone of the sentence completely or set another mood. 

Start incorporating these useful Dutch beginner words into your conversations, and you’ll be able to express yourself much better. 

→ If you need a reminder on what adverbs are, how they’re formed, and where to place them in a sentence, have a look at our extensive article on Dutch adverbs.

When

Straks

Later

Nu

Now

Snel

Soon

Gisteren

Yesterday

Vandaag

Today

Morgen

Tomorrow

Vanavond

Tonight

Volgende week

Next week

How Often

Nooit

Never

Te veel

Too much

Vaak

Often

Altijd

Always

Misschien

Maybe

Ook	As well / Too / Also

Where

Hier

Here

Daar

There

Overal

Everywhere

Nergens

Nowhere

Ergens

Somewhere

So what will you say when someone asks “How are you?” in Dutch?

Goed

Well

Slecht

Badly / Poorly

Snel

Quickly

How Much

Echt	Truly / Really

Heel / Erg / Zeer

Very

Redelijk

Quite

Veel	Many / Much / A lot

Genoeg

Enough

Beetje

Little / Few

Wat	Some / Somewhat

Meer

More

Minder

Less

8. How DutchPod101 Can Help You Learn More Dutch

In this guide, you’ve seen over 200 of the most useful Dutch words for beginners, from pronouns to adverbs. You might have already known several of them, but now you have them all conveniently gathered in one place.

Can you think of any more Dutch beginner words you might need to know as you start learning the language? Drop us a comment and we’ll be glad to get back to you! 

→ Want to expand your Dutch vocabulary even further? Make sure to visit our vocabulary lists of the Most Useful Pronouns, 50 Most Common Adjectives, and 50 Most Common Nouns.

And we have plenty more free vocabulary lists with audio recordings where those came from! 

Boost your studies and start practicing these 200+ basic Dutch words for beginners with all of the free resources from DutchPod101. With us, you can keep your Dutch learning fun and diverse. 

→ If you’re still getting your foot in the door, make sure to check out our series of Dutch beginner lessons as well. 

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