Dutch vocabulary
Everyday Dutch words, each as a Glyph card with a real Dutch example sentence. Tap one to see it up close.
“Ik ben benieuwd wat erin zit; hopelijk geen tweede ei.”
Wanting to discover what something contains or how it turns out.
From benieuwen, "arouse curiosity".
“Hé, je hoeft niet verlegen te zijn. Wie ben jij?”
Uncomfortable and hesitant when noticed by other people.
From Middle Dutch verlegen, "placed in difficulty".
“Ik heb verschillende maskers, voor wie één gezicht te weinig vindt.”
Not the same as each other; also various or several.
From verschillen, "differ".
“Sst, dit blijft geheim. Niemand mag weten wat hierachter zit.”
Deliberately kept from other people's knowledge.
From German geheim, "secret, concealed".
“Die vos is slim. Hij ziet meteen welke kant hij op moet.”
Quick to understand and to find good solutions.
From Middle Dutch slim, "crooked".
“Dit is eng... zie jij die vrouw in de spiegel ook?”
Frightening or creepy; also a very narrow space.
From Middle Dutch eng, "narrow".
“Kom op, koppig beest! Die stad eet je echt niet op.”
Unwilling to change course or accept another view.
From kop, "head", as in headstrong.
“Blijf met me dansen. Ik ben veel te verliefd om te stoppen.”
Feeling strong romantic attraction toward someone.
From obsolete verlieven, "fall in love".
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