DUTCH // Basic Words + Phrases for Travelers

Dutch for travelers! Bas teaches you key words and phrases in Dutch.\r
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Please note: These are just basics for people who would like to know a few words and phrases while traveling. They are broken down into their simplest forms for quick learning. There are some things, like the Dutch g that are complex and take longer to learn, so please just take this for what it is - quick traveler lingo! Happy travels! \r
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We also filmed a video about Dutch culture! \r
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INSTAGRAM: basbeverwijk\r
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WORDS/PHRASES in this video - \r
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DUTCH: Nederlands\r
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HELLO: hallo // HAH-LOW\r
GOOD MORNING: goede morgen // WHO-DA MORE-GAH \r
GOODBYE: doei // DOO-EE\r
YES: ja // YAH\r
NO: nee // NAY \r
THANK YOU: dank je wel // DAHNK YUH VEL (familiar - dank u vel is the formal form)\r
PLEASE: alstublieft // ALLST-OO-BLEEFT\r
EXCUSE ME: neem me niet kwalijk // NAME MY NEAT KVAL-LICK (to get someones attention)\r
SORRY: sorry // SO-REE\r
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?: spreekt u engels? // SPRECT OO ANG-UHLS\r
WHERE IS?: waar is? // VAR IZ\r
BATHROOM: toilet / wc // TWA-LET / VEY SAY\r
TAXI: taxi // TAK-SEE\r
HOTEL: hotel // HO-TELL\r
AIRPORT: vliegveld // VLEEG-VELD\r
EXIT: uitgang // OUT-HUNG\r
ENTRANCE: ingang // IN-HUNG\r
BICYCLE: fiets // FEETS\r
CANAL: kanaal // CAH-NAL (the word gracht is also used)\r
WINDMILL: windmolen // VIND-MO-LEN\r
WOODEN SHOE: klomp // CLOMP\r
BEER: bier // BEER\r
CHEERS: proost // PROHST\r
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Californian in a constant state of wanderlust, currently traveling the world. Im here to share my adventures and give you tips about travel, culture, language, and life.