How to describe a person in Dutch
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This chapter will be all about describing a person in Dutch. Describing his or her face, body and character traits using adjectives, and colours.
To ask someone about their physical appearance, the question: 'Hoe ziet hij eruit?' (What does he look like?) can be used. To answer this question you can use 'Hij ziet er ... uit.' (He looks ...) or by using the verb 'zijn' (to be), you can find some adjectives you can use in the table below.
English | Dutch |
---|---|
Old | oud |
Young | jong |
Small | klein |
Tall | lang |
Slim | slank |
Large | groot |
Pretty | mooi |
Ugly | lelijk |
Muscled | gespierd |
Pale | bleek |
Tanned | gebruind |
Athletic | atletisch |
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Personality traits can also be used to describe someone.
The table below will show some specific parts of the face in Dutch that you can describe by not only using the adjectives above but also the colours.
English | Dutch |
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face | het gezicht |
eyes | de ogen |
nose | de neus |
mouth | de mond |
hair | het haar |
short | kort |
long | lang |
blonde | blond |
curly | krullen |
straight (hair) | stijl |
These parts of the face can also be replaced by the other body parts in Dutch.
Train your skills by doing the exercises below.
Fill in the correct translation of the words and sentences between brackets.
Mijn oma is . (My grandmother is old.)
Haar nichtje is erg . (Her niece is very young.)
Het meisje is . (The girl is small.)
Ik ben in vergelijking met mijn vriendinnen. (I am tall in comparison to my girlfriends.)
Mijn moeder is . (My mother is slim.)
Zijn neus is . (His nose is large.)
Zijn ogen zijn . (His eyes are pretty.)
Hij is . (Het is ugly.)
Haar benen zijn . (Her legs are muscled.)
Loes heeft een gezicht. (Loes has a pale face.)
Wij hebben een huid. (We have a tanned skin.)
Haar lichaam is . (Her body is athletic.)
Fill in the Dutch translations of the parts of the face. Don't forget to add the articles if necessary!
was verborgen achter een doek. (The face was hidden behind a cloth.)
van het meisje zijn bruin. (The eyes of the girl are brown.)
Hij heeft kleine . (He has a small nose.)
Ze heeft eten in haar . (She has food in her mouth.)
Wij hebben lang . (We have long hair.)
is geverfd. (The hair is painted.)
Mijn nagels zijn . (My nails are short.)
Zijn wimpers zijn . (His lashes are long.)
Het haar van kim is . (Kim's hair is blonde.)
Mijn haar heeft geen . (My hair is not curly.)
Het haar van Sanna is . (The hair of Sanna is straight.)
Zij heeft blauwe . (She has blue eyes.)
Fill in the correct translation of the words and sentences between brackets.
Mijn oma is . (My grandmother is old.)
Haar nichtje is erg . (Her niece is very young.)
Het meisje is . (The girl is small.)
Ik ben in vergelijking met mijn vriendinnen. (I am tall in comparison to my girlfriends.)
Mijn moeder is . (My mother is slim.)
Zijn neus is . (His nose is large.)
Zijn ogen zijn . (His eyes are pretty.)
Hij is . (Het is ugly.)
Haar benen zijn . (Her legs are muscled.)
Loes heeft een gezicht. (Loes has a pale face.)
Wij hebben een huid. (We have a tanned skin.)
Haar lichaam is . (Her body is athletic.)
Fill in the Dutch translations of the parts of the face. Don't forget to add the articles if necessary!
was verborgen achter een doek. (The face was hidden behind a cloth.)
van het meisje zijn bruin. (The eyes of the girl are brown.)
Hij heeft kleine . (He has a small nose.)
Ze heeft eten in haar . (She has food in her mouth.)
Wij hebben lang . (We have long hair.)
is geverfd. (The hair is painted.)
Mijn nagels zijn . (My nails are short.)
Zijn wimpers zijn . (His lashes are long.)
Het haar van kim is . (Kim's hair is blonde.)
Mijn haar heeft geen . (My hair is not curly.)
Het haar van Sanna is . (The hair of Sanna is straight.)
Zij heeft blauwe . (She has blue eyes.)
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My name is Anco Peeters,. I am born in The Netherlands and a native speaker of the Dutch language..
I started my career as a schoolteacher and as a gymnastic instructor.
Later I started working in the ICT sector. Now I am a freelance instructor and consultant who teaches mainly networking and telephony.
I am also an NLP Practitioner
My hobbies are: Yoga, traveling, fitness, walking, meeting people
I would love to teach the Dutch language in an informal way with the accent on learning to speak the language. Grammar is also important. We can talk about any topic. I would like to help you making progress and have a lot of experience in creating an individual plan for every student based on your needs
Would love to see you for a trial lesson
Kind regards
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These are the main areas i have taught in however if you need more specific skills we can discuss your needs in our free first class! Asides from teaching I work as an artist, writer and supporting actor on various film and television shows. My students describe me as helpful, informative, knowledgeable and fun to learn from. My approach to teaching is to be as helpful and informative as possible taking into account each students individual needs. If you would like more information please contact me and we can arrange a suitable date and time to have a free half hour trial class were we can discuss things further.
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Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Emilia is a great teacher. Very experienced and very flexible and adaptable to my specific needs. The lessons with her are going very smooth and with no stress and I really enjoy learning new language with her. Thank you Emilia!!!
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Have you always dreamed of becoming an expert in the English language? Now you can!
I am a sworn translator and have more than 15 years of experience. Together with me you will be a near native speaker in no time!
My name is Wendy and I have been working as a sworn translator and reviser in the English and Dutch language for more than 15 years. In addition, I occasionally help students and pupils with their lessons, young and old.
Would you also like to become a language professional? Or do you just want to be able to get by in the English or Dutch language, and especially want to practice speaking? Then you're in the right place with me. I would be happy to help you!
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Wendy is a great teacher, very perceptive and with a great adaptability. I have enjoyed my classes with here and I definitively feel an improvement after studying with her.
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Hello
My name is Anco Peeters,. I am born in The Netherlands and a native speaker of the Dutch language..
I started my career as a schoolteacher and as a gymnastic instructor.
Later I started working in the ICT sector. Now I am a freelance instructor and consultant who teaches mainly networking and telephony.
I am also an NLP Practitioner
My hobbies are: Yoga, traveling, fitness, walking, meeting people
I would love to teach the Dutch language in an informal way with the accent on learning to speak the language. Grammar is also important. We can talk about any topic. I would like to help you making progress and have a lot of experience in creating an individual plan for every student based on your needs
Would love to see you for a trial lesson
Kind regards
Anco
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Enthousiast and engaged teacher. Plans a lesson around your needs and focuses on details specific to you. Finds helpful material for the lessons but also for the time between. Easy to talk to and can be reached easily too.
Anco P.
Hi Mia, thank you for this feedback. We will continue in this way until you are ready for your exam!
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Hello! My name is Lee Moffat. I am a fully qualified English teacher from Edinburgh, Scotland. I have over eighteen years teaching experience with levels ranging from complete beginners to proficiency level advanced (A1 and lower - C2 and higher). I offer either one to one online tuition or group tuition in the following areas:
Conversation skills
Pronunciation skills
IELTS preparation and TOEFL preparation
Proficiency
Grammar
Fluency
Reading
Writing/study/professional
Business English
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These are the main areas i have taught in however if you need more specific skills we can discuss your needs in our free first class! Asides from teaching I work as an artist, writer and supporting actor on various film and television shows. My students describe me as helpful, informative, knowledgeable and fun to learn from. My approach to teaching is to be as helpful and informative as possible taking into account each students individual needs. If you would like more information please contact me and we can arrange a suitable date and time to have a free half hour trial class were we can discuss things further.
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