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The table shows you a list of 100 common used verbs in Dutch and their English translations.
Verb | Translation | Example | Translation |
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1. antwoorden | to answer | Zij antwoordt haar vriend. | She answers her boyfriend. |
2. bang maken | to terrify | De broer maakt zijn zus bang. | The brother is terrifying his sister. |
3. beginnen | to start | Ik begin om 10 uur met werken. | I will start my work at 10am. |
4. berekenen | to calculate | Zij berekenen iets. | They are calculating something. |
5. bewust zijn (van) | to be aware (of) | Ze is bewust van de geschiedenis. | She is aware of the history. |
6. bijten | to bite | Een hond heeft me gebeten. | A dog has bitten me. |
7. blijven | to stay | Ik blijf in Frankrijk. | I stay in France. |
8. bouwen | to build | De familie is een huis aan het bouwen. | The family is building a house. |
9. brengen | to bring | Ze brengt salade naar de barbecue. | She brings salad to the barbecue. |
10. denken | to think | Zij denken aan eten. | They think of food. |
11. dichtdoen | to close | Doe de deur dicht! | Close the door! |
12. douchen | to take a shower | De vader is aan het douchen. | The father is taking a shower. |
13. draaien | to turn | Een wiel draait. | A wheel is turning. |
14. eten | to eat | Ik ga pizza eten vanavond. | I am going to eat pizza tonight. |
15. foto's maken | to take photos | Hij maakt foto's. | He is taking photos. |
16. gaat | to go | Hij gaat naar huis. | He is going home. |
17. geloven | to believe in | De familie gelooft in God. | The family believes in God. |
18. geven | to give | De dochter geeft haar moeder het cadeau. | The daughter is giving her mother the present. |
19. halen | to get | De moeder haalt brood bij de supermarkt. | The mother gets bread at the grocery store. |
20. hangen | to hang | Het schilderij hangt aan de muur. | The painting is hanging on the wall. |
21. hebben | to have | Zij hebben drie auto's. | They have three cars. |
22. helpen | to help | De leraar helpt de studenten. | The teachter is helping the students. |
23. heten | to be called | De kat heet Bounty. | The cat is called Bounty. |
24. (vast)houden | to hold | De zoon houdt de tassen vast. | The son is holding the bags. |
25. houden van | to like | Ik houd van eten. | I like food. |
26. kennen | to know | De familie kent de burgemeester. | The family knows the mayor. |
27. kijken naar | to look at | We kijken naar de bergen. | We are looking at the mountains. |
28. klimmen | to climb | De kat is in de boom geklommen. | The cat is climbed in the tree. |
29. koken | to do the cooking | Hij houdt van koken. | He loves to do the cooking. |
30. komen | to come | Wij komen niet vanavond. | We won't come tonight. |
31. kopen | to buy | De vader gaat een TV kopen. | The father is going to buy a television. |
32. kunnen | can | Zij kunnen Duits spreken. | They can speak german. |
33. lachen | to laugh | Zij lachen om een grap. | They are laughing about a joke. |
34. (toe)laten | to let | De ouders laten hun dochter naar het feest gaan. | The parents let their daughter go to the party. |
35. laten zien | to show | Ik laat jou het boek zien. | I show you the book. |
36. leiden | to guide | De kapitein leidt zijn team. | The captain is guiding his team. |
37. leven | to live | Hij leeft zijn leven. | He is living his life. |
38. lezen | to read | De klas leest een boek. | The class is reading a book. |
39. liggen | to lie | De moeder ligt op de bank. | The mother is lying on the couch. |
40. lopen | to walk | Ze loopt in een park. | She is walking in a park. |
41. luisteren (naar) | to listen to | Ze luister naar muziek. | She is listening to music. |
42. maken | to create | Ze maken een nieuwe auto. | They are creating a new car. |
43. maken/doen | To make | De manager doet een serieus aanbod. | The manager is making a serious offer. |
44. missen/ontbreken | to be missing | Sara ontbreekt vandaag. | Sara is missing today. |
45. moeten | to have to | Ik moet mijn kamer opruimen. | I have to clean my room. |
46. moeten | should | Je moet je voorbereid zijn. | You should be prepared. |
47. mogen | to be allowed to | Het kind mag TV kijken. | The child is allowed to watch television. |
48. nemen/pakken | to take | Pak de fles van de tafel. | Take the bottle on the table. |
49. nodig hebben | to need | Wij hebben hulp nodig. | We need help. |
50. om een geschenk te maken | to make a gift | Hij maakt een geschenk. | He is making a gift. |
51. ontvangen | to receive | Ik heb een brief ontvangen. | I have received a letter. |
52. openen | to open | Zij openen de winkel. | They open the store. |
53. opmerken | to notice | Ik heb je nieuwe kapsel opgemerkt. | I have noticed your new haircut. |
54. (in)pakken | to pack | Zij moet haar spullen pakken. | She should pack her things. |
55. praten | to talk | Zij praten met hun ouders. | They are talking with their parents. |
56. rennen | to run | Zij rennen in het park. | They are running in the park. |
57. rijden | to drive | Zij rijdt de auto. | She drives the car. |
58. schijnen | to shine | De zon schijnt. | The sun is shining. |
59. schreeuwen om | to shout for | Zij schreeuwt om hulp. | She is shouting for help. |
60. schreeuwen tegen | to yell at | Zij schreeuwen tegen hun kinderen. | They are yelling at their children. |
61. schrijven | to write | Ze is een essay aan het schrijven. | She is writing an essay. |
62. slapen | to sleep | De beer slaapt. | The bear is sleeping. |
63. spelen | to play | Ze spelen in de tuin. | They are playing in the garden. |
64. spreken | to speak | Jij spreekt Engels. | You speak english. |
65. springen | to jump | Ben je klaar om in het water te springen? | Are you ready to jump in the water? |
66. staan | to stand | Ze staan op. | They are standing up. |
67. studeren | to study | Ze studeren economie | They are studying economics. |
68. sturen | to send | Ze stuurde een ansichtkaart. | She sent a postcard. |
69. tillen | to carry | De vader tilt de tassen. | The father is carrying the bags. |
70. toebehoren | to belong to | De hond behoort toe aan de buurman. | The dog belongs to the neighbour. |
71. toenemen | to increase | De winst neemt toe | The profit increases. |
72. trekken | to pull | Zij trekt haar kind. | She is pulling her child. |
73. uitleggen | to explain | De leraar legt wiskunde uit. | The teacher is explaining maths. |
74. vallen | to fall | Hij viel uit de boom. | He fell out of the tree. |
75. vangen | to catch | De politie is een man aan het vangen. | The police is catching a man. |
76. vergeten | to forget | Ik vergat mijn broek. | I forgot my pants. |
77. verslaan | to beat | Ze verslaat hem in het rennen. | She beats him at running. |
78. vertellen | to tell | Ik wil jou een verhaal vertellen. | I want to tell you a story. |
79. verwijzen | to refer | De auteur verwijst naar zijn moeder in zijn boek. | The author is referring to his mother in his book. |
80. verzamelen | to collect | Hij verzamelt postzegels. | He is collecting stamps. |
81. vinden | to find | Ze vond een armbandje op straat. | She found a bracelet on the street. |
82. vliegen | to fly | Vogels vliegen in de lucht. | Birds fly in the sky. |
83. voeren | to feed | Ze voert de dieren. | She is feeding the animals. |
84. vragen | to ask | Hij vraagt iets. | He is asking something. |
85. wachten op | to wait for | We wachten op de bus. | We are waiting for the bus. |
86. wassen | to wash | Ik was de auto. | I wash the car. |
87. wensen | to wish | Ik wens voor vrede. | I wish for peace. |
88. werken | to work | Ik werk als leraar. | I work as a teacher. |
89. willen | to want | Ik wil ijs. | I want icecream. |
90. winnen | to win | Ze is de wedstrijd aan het winnen. | She is winning the game. |
91. wonen | to live | Zij wonen in Spanje. | They live in Spain. |
92. worden | to become | Ik word later een leraar. | I will become a teacher. |
93. zeggen | to say | Hij zegt dat je mooi bent. | He says that you are beautiful. |
94. zetten | to put | Hij zet de thee op tafel. | He puts the tea on the table. |
95. zien | to see | Ik zie jou. | I see you. |
96. zingen | to sing | Het koor is aan het zingen. | The choir is singing. |
97. zitten | to sit | De leerlingen zitten op hun stoelen. | The students are sitting on their chairs. |
98. zoeken | to look for | Wij zoeken onze zus. | We are looking for our sister. |
99. zwemmen | to swim | Wij zwemmen in het meer. | We are swimming in the lake. |
100. zwijgen | to keep silent | De leerlingen zwegen tijdens de uitleg. | The students kept silent during the explanation. |
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My name is Anco Peeters,. I am born in The Netherlands and a native speaker of the Dutch language..
I started my career as a schoolteacher and as a gymnastic instructor.
Later I started working in the ICT sector. Now I am a freelance instructor and consultant who teaches mainly networking and telephony.
I am also an NLP Practitioner
My hobbies are: Yoga, traveling, fitness, walking, meeting people
I would love to teach the Dutch language in an informal way with the accent on learning to speak the language. Grammar is also important. We can talk about any topic. I would like to help you making progress and have a lot of experience in creating an individual plan for every student based on your needs
Would love to see you for a trial lesson
Kind regards
Anco
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I started with Dutch language courses a few weeks ago. Anco has a good speaking and teaching style which keeps me interested during lessons. Lots of good learning material and exercises which make easier to understand and learn Dutch and to prepare for exam. Thanks Anco for the great lessons !
Anco P.Thanks a lot for this feedback Aislu! With your perseverance you will definitely pass the exam.
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Hello,
I'm offering informal Dutch and English lessons based on conversation and will conduct my lessons for as much as possible in the target language.
I use text, weblinks to tv shows to get us talking and am a fan of the TPRS method.
There's a lot of information on that method online. Basically it's getting to know the structure Dutch and English through simple conversation. (questions about 1 or several sentences on any topic)
I have some useful weblinks to tv shows in Dutch (with subtitles in Dutch) adjusted to your level and the shows are entertaining too. :-)
We can discuss the shows preferably in the target language of course.
I can explain some grammar too if needed and have articles and books ready to read from. This again will be adjusted to your proficiency. But of course if you'd like to focus on a topic which has your interest that is possible as well. This makes it more personal and more fun.
I've been teaching for about a year now on another platform to students from all over the world and really enjoy having the experience again as I used to be a vocal coach back in the days when I attended conservatory in the Netherlands.
I hope to see you here on Co language. :-)
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Since when I started following lessons with Les, I find my Dutch skills improving much faster than just studying on my books. I really like his teaching method, flexible and spontaneous but indeed useful to improve my speaking and reading skills.
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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
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
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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Monique is very sweet and attentive to my needs. It has been a pleasure to navigate the Dutch language with her help!
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Hello and nice to meet you!
My name is Laura Borger and I am a qualified language teacher. I have been teaching Dutch to young and old for the past seven years.
I have been teaching online for a year now and I love it. My students range from beginners to advanced, so I have collected tons of materials for all levels.
Also, at the University of Leiden I completed the Master Linguistics and the Master Education.
My lessons are based on the needs and interests of my students. For example, if you are in need of grammar, I will adjust my material accordingly. Or if you want to focus on speaking skills, I have tons of activities to develop this skill too!
My personal goal is to ensure that my classes are dynamic, active and fun! I use games, current topics and digital exercises and I feel the proudest when I can really observe the progress in my student's Dutch level.
I offer a free trial lesson of 25 minutes!
If this sounds good to you, press the button and we will see each other soon!
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Laura is a very kind teacher and very patient with the children. She helps when struggling. She is always on time and the classes are very well prepared
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I always try to keep the classes informal and relaxed. It's important that the students like the class, and that they feel comfortable. That results in progress, and that's exactly what we want.
The focus is on conversation (so pronunciation!) and understanding but also reading and writing are important to improve active vocabulary.
Now grammar is also important to understand the structure of a language, but I only touch grammar when needed, so that depends a lot on the level (from A1 to C2).
For lower-level students who still need some native language in class, I speak fluently Spanish, Dutch and some German and French.
The first class is free of charge, so just try it! I'm sure you'll like it.
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Paul is a kind and patient teacher. He provides lot of learning materials for self-practice, which I really like.
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Linda has been an amazing teacher and completely adapted to my needs! :) I would totally recommend her.
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I look forward to meeting you online!
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Marlijn was perfectly on time however we could not agree on a set time which I thought we had. she processed refund instantly, but suggest to agree on a time first before paying.
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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
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
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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Hello, I’ve had two lessons with Monique till now but I’d like to keep having lessons with her. She is an exceptional experienced teacher and I like her learning approach, as well as the material she uses in order to help me reach my goals. She is also patient, communicative, supportive and she encourages me to become even better. I am really looking forward to keep up learning Dutch with Monique.
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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
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
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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Monique is a very accomplished, competent and friendly teacher. She can explain content well, offers a lot of exercise material on its own and creates a pleasant learning atmosphere in which you dare to make mistakes. I can only recommend her and look forward to the next few hours with her.
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Emilia is a great teacher. Very experienced and very flexible and adaptable to my specific needs. The lessons with her are going very smooth and with no stress and I really enjoy learning new language with her. Thank you Emilia!!!
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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
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
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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Monique is fantastisch! We have been taking lessons since January to prepare for the Inburgeringexam and she has done a great job teaching and coaching us. Her approach, sense of humor, and clear communication make every class a treat. I highly recommend signing up for lessons with Monique!
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Hello and nice to meet you!
My name is Laura Borger and I am a qualified language teacher. I have been teaching Dutch to young and old for the past seven years.
I have been teaching online for a year now and I love it. My students range from beginners to advanced, so I have collected tons of materials for all levels.
Also, at the University of Leiden I completed the Master Linguistics and the Master Education.
My lessons are based on the needs and interests of my students. For example, if you are in need of grammar, I will adjust my material accordingly. Or if you want to focus on speaking skills, I have tons of activities to develop this skill too!
My personal goal is to ensure that my classes are dynamic, active and fun! I use games, current topics and digital exercises and I feel the proudest when I can really observe the progress in my student's Dutch level.
I offer a free trial lesson of 25 minutes!
If this sounds good to you, press the button and we will see each other soon!
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Speaks clearly, corrects positively, steers the class confidently at a pace that suits the student. Great teacher.
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Hello, my name is Michel and I'm a Dutch primary school language teacher. I lived in France for 7 years and I worked for an international school that is well known all over France. I moved to Madeira, Portugal and started to work as online Dutch language teacher 4 years ago. Teaching children and adults is my passion aswel as having fun with learning a new language.
My lessons are adapted to your level and due to my job and experience I have acces to teaching methodes to learn you the basics of the Dutch language or to improve your level. I can help you to improve your level of writing and speaking or help you learn your first words and phrases.
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Johannes is a very good teacher. My friends and I have a group lesson with him every Tuesday night and love that moment. He is very nice, patient, funny, explains really well... in short the best online teacher you can have ! :) We can see we are doing progress every week!
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My name is Anco Peeters,. I am born in The Netherlands and a native speaker of the Dutch language..
I started my career as a schoolteacher and as a gymnastic instructor.
Later I started working in the ICT sector. Now I am a freelance instructor and consultant who teaches mainly networking and telephony.
I am also an NLP Practitioner
My hobbies are: Yoga, traveling, fitness, walking, meeting people
I would love to teach the Dutch language in an informal way with the accent on learning to speak the language. Grammar is also important. We can talk about any topic. I would like to help you making progress and have a lot of experience in creating an individual plan for every student based on your needs
Would love to see you for a trial lesson
Kind regards
Anco
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Enthousiast and engaged teacher. Plans a lesson around your needs and focuses on details specific to you. Finds helpful material for the lessons but also for the time between. Easy to talk to and can be reached easily too.
Anco P.Hi Mia, thank you for this feedback. We will continue in this way until you are ready for your exam!
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Hello,
I'm offering informal Dutch and English lessons based on conversation and will conduct my lessons for as much as possible in the target language.
I use text, weblinks to tv shows to get us talking and am a fan of the TPRS method.
There's a lot of information on that method online. Basically it's getting to know the structure Dutch and English through simple conversation. (questions about 1 or several sentences on any topic)
I have some useful weblinks to tv shows in Dutch (with subtitles in Dutch) adjusted to your level and the shows are entertaining too. :-)
We can discuss the shows preferably in the target language of course.
I can explain some grammar too if needed and have articles and books ready to read from. This again will be adjusted to your proficiency. But of course if you'd like to focus on a topic which has your interest that is possible as well. This makes it more personal and more fun.
I've been teaching for about a year now on another platform to students from all over the world and really enjoy having the experience again as I used to be a vocal coach back in the days when I attended conservatory in the Netherlands.
I hope to see you here on Co language. :-)
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I am very satisfied with the lessons with Less. very understandable and interesting. highly recommend)
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