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Practical Dutch to English translation guide
Use the translator above for a quick first draft, then use the notes and everyday expressions below to preserve the meaning while making the result sound natural in English.
Dutch and English at a glance
| Dutch | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing system | Latn · ij ë | Latn · Aa |
| Typical word order | V2 / SOV | SVO |
| Word spacing | hallo · wereld | hello · world |
| Formality cues | jij · u | you · Sir / Ms |
Common words and phrases in Dutch and English
These are useful everyday expressions in a neutral or polite style. Wording may vary by country, situation, and level of formality.
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Hallo | Hello |
| Goedemorgen | Good morning |
| Goedenavond | Good evening |
| Tot ziens | Goodbye |
| Alstublieft | Please |
| Dank u | Thank you |
| Graag gedaan | You’re welcome |
| Pardon | Excuse me |
| Het spijt me | I’m sorry |
| Hoe gaat het met u? | How are you? |
| Goed, dank u | I’m fine, thank you |
| Ja | Yes |
| Nee | No |
| Misschien | Maybe |
| Ik begrijp het niet | I don’t understand |
| Kunt u dat alstublieft herhalen? | Could you repeat that, please? |
| Spreekt u Engels? | Do you speak English? |
| Ik heb hulp nodig | I need help |
| Kunt u mij helpen? | Can you help me? |
| Waar is het toilet? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Waar is…? | Where is…? |
| Hoeveel kost dit? | How much does this cost? |
| Hoe laat is het? | What time is it? |
| Mijn naam is… | My name is… |
| Aangenaam kennis te maken | Nice to meet you |
Before using your English translation
- Read the whole translation once for meaning instead of checking isolated words only.
- Make sure it sounds natural in English and does not copy the source word order mechanically.
- Double-check names, numbers, dates, measurements, links, and product terms.
- For legal, medical, financial, or publication-ready text, ask a qualified English speaker for a final review.