Dutch alphabet
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a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z
The table below shows you the letters and their pronunciation.
Letters (capital) | Letters (small) | Pronunciation | Example |
---|---|---|---|
A | a | Pronounced as 'aa'. | Appel (apple) |
B | b | Pronounced as 'bee'. | Beker (mug) |
C | c | Pronounced as 'cee'. | Cirkel (circle) |
D | d | Pronounced as 'dee'. | Deur (door) |
E | e | Pronounced like the English 'a'. | Eten (to eat) |
F | f | Pronounced as 'ef'. | Fiets (bike) |
G* | g | Pronounced as 'g'. | Grappen (to joke) |
H | h | Pronounced as 'haa'. | Helpen (to help) |
I | i | Pronounced like the English 'e'. | Irritant (annoying) |
J | j | Pronounced like the English 'y' in 'you'. | Jaren (years) |
K | k | Pronounced as 'kaa'. | Konijn (rabbit) |
L | l | Pronounced as 'el'. | Laars (boot) |
M | m | Pronounced as 'em'. | Moeder (mother) |
N | n | Pronounced as 'en'. | Noten (nuts) |
O | o | Pronounced like the English 'o'. | Ogen (eyes) |
P | p | Pronounced as 'pee'. | Praten (to talk) |
Q | q | Pronounced as 'kuu'. | Quiz (guiz) |
R | r | Pronounced as 'er'. | Rennen (to run) |
S | s | Pronounced as 'es'. | Slang (snake) |
T | t | Pronounced as 'tee'. | Tafel (table) |
U | u | Pronounced as 'uu'. | Huur (rent) |
V | v | Pronounced as 'vee'. | Vriendelijk (friendly) |
W | w | Pronounced like a combination of the English 'v' and 'w'. | Water (water) |
X | x | Pronounced as 'iks'. | Xylofoon (xylophone) |
Y | y | Pronounced as 'ij'. | Yoghurt (yoghurt) |
Z | z | Pronounced as 'set'. | Zon (sun) |
*The pronunciation of the 'g' is different per region in the Netherlands. The northern parts use a more hard 'g' sound and in the southern parts a more soft 'g' sound is used.
Just like in English, the pronunciation of the letters will change per word.
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The pronunciation of Dutch vowels depends on if it is an open or closed syllable. It is a closed syllable when it is between two consonants. An open syllable is when it is not.
The pronunciation of the cominbation of vowels and of consonants can be found on the Dutch pronunciation page.
Fill in the missing words.
Choose from the following words: ambulance, bos, cijfers, grap, hemel, kleur, leraar, tuin, weg, zomer.
Het meisje vond de niet leuk. (The girl did not like the joke.)
In de is het altijd warm. (It is always warm in summer.)
De hielp de leerling. (The teacher helped the student.)
De eend liep op de . (The duck walked on the road.)
De bloemen groeiden in de . (The flowers were growing in the garden.)
De van de leerlingen waren slecht. (The students' grades were bad.)
De muur werd een andere geschilderd. (The wall was painted a different colour.)
De ging snel naar het ziekenhuis. (The ambulance went to the hospital quickly.)
In het leven veel dieren. (Many animals live in the forest.)
De is goed te zien vanaf hier. (The sky is clearly visible from here.)
How to pronounce the letter a in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
Pronounced as 'aa'.
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
How to pronounce the letter c in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'es'.
Pronounced as 'ece'.
Pronounced as 'cee'.
How to pronounce the letter v in Dutch?
Pronounced like a combination of the English 'v' and 'w'.
Pronounced as 'ef'.
Pronounced as 'vee'.
How to pronounce the letter i in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
Pronounced as 'aa'.
How to pronounce the letter e in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
Pronounced as 'aa'.
How to pronounce the letter k in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'cee'.
Pronounced as 'aka'.
Pronounced as 'kaa'.
How to pronounce the letter j in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'y' in 'you'.
Pronounced as 'ij'.
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
How to pronounce the letter u in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'u'.
Pronounced as 'kuu'.
Pronounced as 'uu'.
How to pronounce the letter d in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'bee'.
Pronounced as 'dee'.
Pronounced as 'tee'.
How to pronounce the letter p in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'pee'.
Pronounced as 'er'.
Pronounced like the English 'p'.
How to pronounce the letter a in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'aa'.
How to pronounce the letter c in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'cee'.
How to pronounce the letter v in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'vee'.
How to pronounce the letter i in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
How to pronounce the letter e in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
How to pronounce the letter k in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'kaa'.
How to pronounce the letter j in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'y' in 'you'.
How to pronounce the letter u in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'uu'.
How to pronounce the letter d in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'dee'.
How to pronounce the letter p in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'pee'.
Fill in the missing words.
Choose from the following words: ambulance, bos, cijfers, grap, hemel, kleur, leraar, tuin, weg, zomer.
Het meisje vond de niet leuk. (The girl did not like the joke.)
In de is het altijd warm. (It is always warm in summer.)
De hielp de leerling. (The teacher helped the student.)
De eend liep op de . (The duck walked on the road.)
De bloemen groeiden in de . (The flowers were growing in the garden.)
De van de leerlingen waren slecht. (The students' grades were bad.)
De muur werd een andere geschilderd. (The wall was painted a different colour.)
De ging snel naar het ziekenhuis. (The ambulance went to the hospital quickly.)
In het leven veel dieren. (Many animals live in the forest.)
De is goed te zien vanaf hier. (The sky is clearly visible from here.)
How to pronounce the letter a in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
Pronounced as 'aa'.
How to pronounce the letter c in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'cee'.
Pronounced as 'ece'.
Pronounced as 'es'.
How to pronounce the letter v in Dutch?
Pronounced like a combination of the English 'v' and 'w'.
Pronounced as 'vee'.
Pronounced as 'ef'.
How to pronounce the letter i in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
Pronounced as 'aa'.
How to pronounce the letter e in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
Pronounced as 'aa'.
How to pronounce the letter k in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'cee'.
Pronounced as 'kaa'.
Pronounced as 'aka'.
How to pronounce the letter j in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
Pronounced like the English 'y' in 'you'.
Pronounced as 'ij'.
How to pronounce the letter u in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'u'.
Pronounced as 'uu'.
Pronounced as 'kuu'.
How to pronounce the letter d in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'tee'.
Pronounced as 'bee'.
Pronounced as 'dee'.
How to pronounce the letter p in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'p'.
Pronounced as 'er'.
Pronounced as 'pee'.
How to pronounce the letter a in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'aa'.
How to pronounce the letter c in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'cee'.
How to pronounce the letter v in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'vee'.
How to pronounce the letter i in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'e'.
How to pronounce the letter e in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'a'.
How to pronounce the letter k in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'kaa'.
How to pronounce the letter j in Dutch?
Pronounced like the English 'y' in 'you'.
How to pronounce the letter u in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'uu'.
How to pronounce the letter d in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'dee'.
How to pronounce the letter p in Dutch?
Pronounced as 'pee'.
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Do you want to improve your Dutch for work and daily life in the Netherlands? I help young expats enhance their Dutch skills, so you can speak and write with more confidence. Not because you have to, but because you want to! My lessons are practical and focused on what you truly need, whether you’re a beginner or already at a higher level.
What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
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Hi Mia, thank you for this feedback. We will continue in this way until you are ready for your exam!
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Why should you choose me? Take a look at what people say who have taken online classes with me.
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- learn Italian for work or because you will move to this beautiful country or simply because you just love it. Let me help you experience the language!
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Learning a foreign language is not a matter of doing much effort, but rather of being consistent, enjoying the lessons and allowing your intuition to work with you. You will book immediate results while having fun!
I've been teaching Dutch, Spanish and Italian for many years, in The Netherlands, for private institutes, for the integration of foreigners into society (Inburgering), and online from Italy, where I currently live.
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You are welcome, Ioana! I am happy to know that you are so satisfied about our collaboration. You've done good progress and I am sure you will, eventually, achieve your goals. Look forward to continue to guide you in this!
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My mother language is Dutch and I mainly teach Dutch nowadays.
However, I have a Master's degree in Spanish and I am also fluent in English.
I offer interactive classes, often focused on speaking skills. I am patient and helpful.
My students come from all over the world, all levels and ages.
I look forward to meeting you!
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Juf Elvira has great intuition and attention towards the student's needs from the first (introduction) lesson and tailors suitable curriculum to meet these needs. The dialogue is made only in Dutch so the mind does not waver between English or Dutch, it stays focused on making the dialogue happen in Dutch, one way or the other. She has good attention to detail and corrects any mistakes, and also gives hints about small nuances, which will help the student grasp the native way of pronouncing some words. Also she has quality material and a good balance of homework, based on the availability of the student. I really enjoyed our first lessons and I believe she will help me advance my Dutch to a level where I can communicate with people easily in my daily life, which is an important long term goal for me.
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My name is Brenda and I am born in the Netherlands. At the moment I live in Nijmegen, the oldest city of the Netherlands. A lot of foreign students live here because it is a university city.
I have been interested in languages from an early age. That is why I have learned English, German, French and Spanish. But in my area I am mainly known for my excellent Dutch language skills and my eye for spelling and grammar.
Other things that interest me are cooking and baking and being creative. As a volunteer I have given guided tours and I have done workshops in both English and Dutch. I also love walking in nature or enjoying the beach and the sea!
I am currently learning Turkish, so I fully understand what you are experiencing as a language student. That’s why I am very patient. We practice as much as what you need. Is there something you don’t understand? Feel free to ask again, then we can approach the material in a different way so that it is clear for you.
I also know from experience how great it feels when you can communicate with someone in the local language! So let's go for this challenge together!
Your needs and progress as a student are central.
Please indicate before the first lesson what you would like to work on so that I can prepare myself for the lesson. A number of options are:
- Preparation for the integration course (inburgeringscursus)
Speaking, listening, reading and writing. Cultural and work-related topics.
- Beginners - Advanced (Personalized Lessons) Dutch
We can focus on every aspect of the language. When you want to learn from a book we can use your material or I will advise you which book you can purchase.
As a beginner you start with the basics, the alphabet and some basic words. We extend this so that you can start simple conversations in situations of everyday life and that you become an advanced!
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Brenda is a very friendly and easy-going teacher. She is very well-organised and flexible. During each lesson time just flies cause it's really enjoyable. I am an absolute beginner and I was afraid to start learning a new language from scratch but now I'm confident that I will make it. She can help you learn the language really fast with no stress or tension. Looking forward to my next lesson!
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Hello, my name is Michel and I'm a Dutch primary school language teacher. I lived in France for 7 years and I worked for an international school that is well known all over France. I moved to Madeira, Portugal and started to work as online Dutch language teacher 4 years ago. Teaching children and adults is my passion aswel as having fun with learning a new language.
My lessons are adapted to your level and due to my job and experience I have acces to teaching methodes to learn you the basics of the Dutch language or to improve your level. I can help you to improve your level of writing and speaking or help you learn your first words and phrases.
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Michel / Johannes is really nice, he adapted to my needs and understood my type of learning. Result: really targeted courses that allow me to make rapid progress.
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Hello! My name is Emilia and I am an experienced language tutor and translator from/to Bulgarian, Spanish, English and Dutch. My biggest passion are foreign languages and I have passed this passion to many of my students throughout the years. Despite the fact I have a Master degree in Economics and International Business and I have worked few years as an economist, my heart always takes me back to my teaching and translation jobs. With 20 years of teaching experience, a great level of patience and dedication to my work, and a great number of happy students, I am here to help you learn Bulgarian and Spanish at your own pace and convenience. Hope to hear from you soon! Best regards, Emilia
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Emilia is a very experienced teacher. I enjoy every lesson with her, she is able to make it fun, but also full of structured information. In this way I was able to see a progress without much effort on my own. I work full time, therefore the lessons with her became my oasis of learning bites outside work. I strongly recommend her as a teacher. Due to her knowledge of other languages she is able to pinpoint why I make some of the mistakes (I sometimes translate the structure of sentences from other languages), and in this way the learning process is easier . She is always pacient in explaining every new grammar topic and I appreciate her skills in coming up with captivating conversation topics in the language learning process.
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