Vocabulary by Topic
Over 1,600 A2–B1 Dutch words organized into 24 real-life themes. Click any topic to hear pronunciations and test yourself.
Office & Work
77 wordsMeetings, emails, colleagues, tasks, computer terms
Shopping
69 wordsShops, prices, clothing, groceries, paying
Kitchen & Food
87 wordsCooking, ingredients, meals, utensils, flavors
At the Doctor
83 wordsBody parts, symptoms, medicine, appointments
School & Education
73 wordsClassroom, subjects, studying, exams, teachers
Travel & Vacation
79 wordsTransport, hotel, booking, sightseeing, packing
Transport
70 wordsTrain, bus, bike, car, directions, tickets
Home & Family
83 wordsRooms, furniture, household chores, family members
Restaurant & Café
74 wordsOrdering, menu items, drinks, the bill, reservations
Weather & Seasons
70 wordsSeasons, weather descriptions, temperature, nature
Sports & Hobbies
78 wordsPopular sports, gym, hobbies, free time activities
Numbers & Time
40 wordsCardinals, ordinals, dates, clock, calendar
Colors & Descriptions
30 wordsColors, shapes, sizes, basic adjectives
City & Places
84 wordsBuildings, landmarks, infrastructure, directions
Feelings & Emotions
83 wordsEmotions, personality traits, expressing opinions
Technology & Internet
58 wordsDevices, apps, social media, wifi, online life
Housing & Renting
53 wordsFinding a place, rent, contracts, utilities, Dutch systems
Relationships & Social Life
53 wordsFriendships, dating, parties, social events, gezelligheid
Animals & Nature
58 wordsPets, farm animals, wildlife, plants, nature
Money & Banking
50 wordsBank accounts, paying, DigiD, BSN, toeslagen
Dutch Culture & Traditions
47 wordsSinterklaas, Koningsdag, gezelligheid, Dutch foods
Dutch Food & Drink
47 wordsStroopwafels, haring, stamppot, poffertjes and more
Time & Daily Routine
67 wordsTelling time, days, months, expressions, daily schedule
Environment & Sustainability
47 wordsClimate, recycling, sustainability, nature, Dutch water