Essential Dutch Phrases for Daily Conversation

Whether you're traveling to the Netherlands or just starting your Dutch learning journey, these essential phrases will help you navigate daily conversations with confidence.

Greetings and Politeness

Basic Greetings

• Hallo - Hello (informal)
• Goedemorgen - Good morning
• Goedemiddag - Good afternoon
• Goedenavond - Good evening
• Tot ziens - Goodbye
• Dag - Bye (informal)

Politeness

• Dank je wel - Thank you (informal)
• Dank u wel - Thank you (formal)
• Alstublieft - Please (formal) / You're welcome
• Alsjeblieft - Please (informal) / You're welcome
• Excuseer me - Excuse me
• Sorry - Sorry

At the Store or Restaurant

• Ik wil graag... - I would like...
• Hoeveel kost dit? - How much does this cost?
• Waar is...? - Where is...?
• Spreekt u Engels? - Do you speak English? (formal)
• Ik spreek geen Nederlands - I don't speak Dutch
• De rekening, alstublieft - The bill, please

Emergency Phrases

• Help! - Help!
• Bel de politie - Call the police
• Ik heb hulp nodig - I need help
• Waar is het ziekenhuis? - Where is the hospital?

Practice these phrases daily, and you'll be surprised how quickly you can start having basic conversations in Dutch!