I love you in Dutch (Emotions and feelings)
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This chapter will explain you how to express 'gevoelens' (feelings) and 'emoties' (emotions) in Dutch. This chapter consists of some examples of the verb 'houden van' in Dutch, questions you can ask to know how someone is feeling, a list of emotions, and personality traits.
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HideI love in Dutch
In the Dutch language 'houden van' (to love) and 'leuk vinden' (to like) can be used for both people and objects. However, when you say 'Ik hou van jou.' (I love you.) is different than 'Ik vind je leuk.' (I like you.).
The table below will show example sentences that can be used to express loving and liking someone or something and words related to love.
| Expressing loving/liking in Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Ik hou van jou. | I love you. |
| Jij houdt van appels. | You love apples. |
| Ik vind je leuk. | I like you. |
| Je vindt voetballen leuk. | You like to play soccer. |
| Zij is verliefd op hem. | She is in love with him. |
| schat | darling |
| lieverd | sweetheart |
| liefde | love |
'Houden van' (to love) can be used to express how much you like something, or how much you love someone.
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How do you feel in Dutch?
The table below shows some examples of how to ask how someone is feeling.
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Hoe gaat het? | How are you? |
| Hoe voel je je? | How do you feel? (informal) |
| Hoe voelt u zich? | How do you feel? (formal) |
| Gaat het? | Are you ok? |
| Wat is er? | What's wrong? (informal) |
List of emotions
The list below shows you possible answers for the question 'Hoe voel je je?' (How do you feel?). In Dutch the verb 'zijn' (to be) is used when talking about emotions, unless the emotion can be used as a verb. Also the verb 'voelen' (to feel) can be used to answer the question.
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| verdrietig | sad |
| walgen | disgusted |
| boos | angry |
| verrast | surprised |
| bang | scared |
| blij | happy |
| blij | joyful |
| verliefd | in love |
| zich schamen | ashamed |
| enthousiast | excited |
| gelukkig | happy, content |
| bang | afraid |
| moe | tired |
| uitgeput | exhausted |
| chagrijnig | grumpy |
| teleurgesteld | disappointed |
| zielig | pathetic |
| trots | proud |
A Dutch verb always ends in '-en', so 'walgen' and 'zich schamen' are verbs in this list.
Example sentences
- Ik ben moe. (I am tired.)
- Hij walgt. (He is disgusted.)
- Zij is blij. (She is happy.)
- Wij zijn verliefd. (We are in love.)
- Jullie zijn nerveus. (You are nervous.)
Personality traits
When the question 'Wat voor persoon is ...?' (What kind of person is ...?) is asked, the Dutch may use the following words to describe someone's personality traits. The verb 'zijn' (to be) is applied when talking about personality traits.
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| rustig | calm |
| saai | boring |
| serieus | serious |
| lui | lazy |
| intelligent | intelligent |
| mooi / knap | beautiful, handsome |
| interessant | interesting |
| aardig | nice, kind |
| sympathiek | sympathetic, nice |
| dom | stupid |
| gek | crazy |
| verlegen | shy |
| vriendelijk | kind, friendly |
| grappig | funny |
| lief | sweet |
Example answers
- Ik ben verlegen. (I am shy.)
- Zij is aardig. (She is nice.)
- Hij is lui. (He is lazy.)
- Wij zijn gek. (We are crazy.)
- Jullie zijn mooi / knap. (You are beautiful.)
Train your skills by doing the exercises below!
Exercises
- Translate words about love to Dutch
- Exercise feelings in Dutch
- Fill in the Dutch emotions and feelings vocabulary
- Fill in the Dutch personality traits
Translate words about love to Dutch
Exercise feelings in Dutch
Fill in the Dutch emotions and feelings vocabulary
Fill in the translation of Dutch emotions and feelings.
jou. (I love you.)
Hoe ? (How do you feel?) (informal)
Hij is . (He is sad.)
Ik ben . (I am tired.)
Je vindt . (You like to play soccer.)
Er is veel . (There is a lot of love.)
Zij is op . (She is in love with him.)
? (Are you ok?)
Zij zijn . (They are happy.)
Jullie zijn . (You are exhausted.)
Fill in the Dutch personality traits
Fill in the missing Dutch personality traits.
Hij is een persoon. (He is a calm person.)
Zij is . (She is serious.)
Ik vind hem . (I think he is nice.)
Ik ben . (I am shy.)
Jullie zijn . (You are crazy.)
Wij zijn . (We are funny.)
Het is een boek. (It is an interesting book.)
Hij is . (He is intelligent.)
Zij doen af en toe . (They sometimes act stupid.)
Jullie zijn . (You are sweet.)
Exercises
- Translate words about love to Dutch
- Exercise feelings in Dutch
- Fill in the Dutch emotions and feelings vocabulary
- Fill in the Dutch personality traits
Translate words about love to Dutch
Exercise feelings in Dutch
Fill in the Dutch emotions and feelings vocabulary
Fill in the translation of Dutch emotions and feelings.
jou. (I love you.)
Hoe ? (How do you feel?) (informal)
Hij is . (He is sad.)
Ik ben . (I am tired.)
Je vindt . (You like to play soccer.)
Er is veel . (There is a lot of love.)
Zij is op . (She is in love with him.)
? (Are you ok?)
Zij zijn . (They are happy.)
Jullie zijn . (You are exhausted.)
Fill in the Dutch personality traits
Fill in the missing Dutch personality traits.
Hij is een persoon. (He is a calm person.)
Zij is . (She is serious.)
Ik vind hem . (I think he is nice.)
Ik ben . (I am shy.)
Jullie zijn . (You are crazy.)
Wij zijn . (We are funny.)
Het is een boek. (It is an interesting book.)
Hij is . (He is intelligent.)
Zij doen af en toe . (They sometimes act stupid.)
Jullie zijn . (You are sweet.)
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Learn to communicate in Dutch from the first lesson! Enjoyable classes with teaching materials tailored to your needs. First 15 min. class for free. My name is Karin and I'm from Holland, but I live on the Canary Islands. I love teaching DUTCH and have done so for more than 20 years. I have a Diploma in English Philology. I also have two methodology degrees: the CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults of the University of Cambridge) and the FCTBE (Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
I have taught at a Business School and ten companies. In the last two years I've mainly been giving private lessons and I've developed a variety of online self-study DUTCH courses. My schedule is flexible and I adapt myself to the needs and interests of my students so that they reach their objectives in the shortest possible time.
Enjoyable classes, with teaching materials tailored to your needs.
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Thank you very much, Laura! I am also delighted with you as a student :-)
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Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
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Do you want to improve your Dutch for work and daily life in the Netherlands? I help young expats enhance their Dutch skills, so you can speak and write with more confidence. Not because you have to, but because you want to! My lessons are practical and focused on what you truly need, whether you’re a beginner or already at a higher level.
What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
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Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
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