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