Idioms & expressions
Colourful sayings, proverbs and the everyday phrases you hear all the time.
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21 Dutch idioms and sayings (and what they really mean)
Monkeys in sleeves, cats in bags and rain like pipe stems. Learn 21 common Dutch idioms and sayings with literal translations, meanings and examples.
20 Dutch animal idioms (with meanings and examples)
Headless chickens, sleeping dogs and elephant skin. Learn 20 Dutch animal idioms with literal translations, meanings, examples and English equivalents.
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20 Dutch proverbs and when to use them
Learn 20 well-known Dutch proverbs (spreekwoorden) with literal translations, meanings, English equivalents and real situations where people use them.
31 everyday Dutch expressions you'll hear all the time
Learn short Dutch expressions people use every day, like Dat klopt, Kan gebeuren, Zet 'm op and Graag gedaan, grouped by situation with examples.
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Film & culture
A2 · Films, theatre and exhibitions — and saying what you thought of them.
Opinions & comparing
A2 · Say what you think and compare things.
Animals
A1 · Pets, farm animals and how to make their plurals.
Personality
A2 · Describe what people are like — and say how much.
Linking words
B1 · Link sentences with daarom, bovendien, echter, kortom — and get the word order right.
Feelings
A1 · Say how you feel: tired, happy, hungry, cold or in a hurry.