These are the most useful Dutch phrases for day one: greeting people, introducing yourself, asking for help, and handling simple daily situations.
| Dutch | English | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Hallo! | Hello! | Neutral greeting |
| Goedemorgen. | Good morning. | Morning greeting |
| Goedemiddag. | Good afternoon. | Afternoon greeting |
| Goedenavond. | Good evening. | Evening greeting |
| Tot ziens. | See you. | Polite goodbye |
| Hoe gaat het? | How are you? | Small talk |
| Goed, dank je. | Good, thank you. | Simple response |
| Ik heet ... | My name is ... | Introduce yourself |
| Ik kom uit ... | I come from ... | Say your origin |
| Spreekt u Engels? | Do you speak English? | Ask for language support |
| Ik begrijp het niet. | I do not understand. | Clarification |
| Kunt u dat herhalen? | Can you repeat that? | Ask to repeat |
| Waar is het station? | Where is the station? | Directions |
| Hoeveel kost dit? | How much is this? | Shopping |
| Ik heb hulp nodig. | I need help. | Urgent support |
| Alstublieft / Dank u wel. | Please / Thank you. | Politeness |
Short real-world examples using only beginner phrases.
Follow the dialogue flow: assistant asks on the left, choose your answer on the right.
Choose your answer:
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