Source: ‘74540-alphabetical-vocabulary-list-for-2013-papers.pdf’ (2022-02-19)
| Dutch | English |
| (af )wassen/ was | to wash up, washing / laundry |
| (thee-, koffie-) pot | (tea, coffee) pot |
| aan- / uitttrekken | to put on/ to take off |
| aan- / uitzetten / -doen | to turn on / off |
| aanbevelen | to recommend |
| aanbieding | special offer |
| aandacht | attention |
| aandoen / uitdoen | switch on / off |
| aangenaam | enjoyable |
| aankleden | to get dressed |
| aankomen, aankomst | to arrive / to put on weight, arrival |
| aannemen / accepteren | to accept |
| aanrecht, gootsteen | sink / worktop, (kitchen) sink |
| aanschaf | purchase |
| aantal | amount |
| aap | monkey |
| aardappel | potato |
| aardbei | strawberry |
| aardig, aardig vinden | nice, to like |
| abonnement, abonnee | subscription, subscriber |
| abrikoos | apricot |
| accepteren | to accept |
| accomodatie | accommodation |
| achterbak (auto) | boot (of car) |
| acteur | actor |
| actie | action |
| actief, activiteit | active / activity |
| actueel | topical |
| adem | breath |
| advertentie | advert / advertisement |
| advies | advice |
| afdeling | department |
| afdrogen | to dry up / wipe the dishes |
| afdrukken | to print |
| afgeprijsd | reduced |
| afhaal- | take away (meal) |
| afhalen | take away / strip (the bed) |
| afrekenen | to pay the bill |
| afruimen | to clear away |
| afscheid nemen | to say goodbye |
| afschuwelijk | awful |
| afslaan | to turn off |
| afspraak | appointment |
| afspreken | to arrange |
| afstand | distance |
| afstandsbediening | *remote control |
| afval | rubbish |
| afvallen | to lose weight |
| afzeggen | to cancel |
| afzender | sender |
| agenda | diary |
| alcohol, alcoholvrij | alcohol, alcohol free |
| alfabet | alphabet |
| allebei | both |
| alleen | alone |
| alleenstaand, niet getrouwd | single, unmarried |
| allergie / allergisch | allergy, allergic |
| allerlei | all sorts of things |
| alles | everything |
| amusement | entertainment |
| ananas | pineapple |
| anders | different |
| angst | fear |
| antwoorden | to answer |
| ANWB | AA or RAC |
| apart | apart |
| apotheker, drogist | pharmacy, pharmacist |
| apparaat | equipment / machine |
| appartement | apartment |
| appel | apple |
| appelflappen | deep-fried apples |
| arbeidsbureau | job centre |
| archief | file |
| arm | arm / poor |
| armband | bracelet |
| arresteren | to arrest |
| artikel | article |
| assistent | assistant |
| asthma / asthmatisch | asthma, asthmatic |
| atletiek | athletics |
| aula | school hall |
| auto(mobilist) | car (driver) |
| avond | evening |
| avondeten het | dinner, evening meal |
| avontuur | adventure |
| azijn | vinegar |
| baan, baantje | job, small job (e.g. for students) |
| baard | beard |
| baas | boss |
| bad (het), in bad gaan | bath (tub), to have a bath |
| badkamer, wc / toilet | bathroom, toilet / loo |
| bagage, bagagedrager | luggage, pannier |
| bakken, bakker | to bake / to fry, baker |
| bal | ball |
| balkon | balcony / circle |
| banaan | banana |
| band | tyre |
| bang (zijn) | (to be) frightened / afraid / anxious |
| bank | bank, sofa, settee |
| basisschool | primary school |
| bed | bed |
| bedanken | to thank |
| bedenken | to think of |
| bediening | service |
| bedoelen | to mean |
| bedrag | amount |
| bedrijf | firm |
| been | leg |
| beest | beast |
| beetje | bit / a little |
| begane grond | ground floor |
| beginnen | to begin |
| begrijpen | to understand |
| begroeten | to greet |
| behalve | except |
| behandelen | to treat |
| behulpzaam | helpful |
| bejaardentehuis | old people's home |
| bekend | (well) known |
| beker | mug / cup (trophy) |
| beklimmen / klimmen | to climb |
| bel | bell |
| belachelijk | ridiculous |
| belangrijk | important |
| belangstelling | interest |
| beleefd | polite |
| beleg | (sandwich) filling |
| bellen | to phone / to ring |
| beloning | reward |
| beloven | to promise |
| berg | mountain's) |
| bericht | message |
| beroemd | famous |
| beroep | profession |
| beschadigen | to damage |
| beschermen | to protect |
| beschikbaar | available, free |
| beschrijven | to describe |
| beslissen/ besluiten | to decide |
| bespreken | to book |
| bestellen | to order |
| bestemming | destination |
| betaalpas | (credit / debit) card |
| betalen | to pay |
| betekenen | to mean |
| beter worden / zijn | get / be well |
| beurt | turn |
| bevestigen | to confirm |
| bevoegdheid | qualification |
| bewaren | to keep / to save |
| bewijs, bewijzen | proof / evidence / license, to prove |
| bewolkt | cloudy |
| bezet | occupied (seat) |
| bezienswaardigheden | sights |
| bezig | busy |
| bezitten | to owe |
| bezoeken/ op bezoek gaan | to visit |
| bezorgen | to deliver |
| bibliotheek | library |
| biefstuk | steak |
| bij | bee |
| bijten, beet | to bite, bite |
| bijzonder | particular / special |
| binnen | inside |
| binnenstad (oude) | old town |
| biologie, geschiedenis, aardrijkskunde | geography |
| biologisch | organic |
| bioscoop | cinema |
| bitter | bitter |
| bitterbal | type of croquette served as appetiser |
| blad | leaf |
| blauw | blue |
| bleek | pale |
| blessure | injury |
| blij | gladly) |
| blijven | to stay |
| blijven zitten | to repeat the year |
| blik | can, tin |
| bliksem | lightning |
| blind | blind |
| bloed, bloeddruk | blood, blood pressure |
| bloem | flower |
| bloemkool | cauliflower |
| blokfluit | recorder |
| blond | blond |
| blouse | blouse |
| blussen | to extinguish |
| bocht | bend |
| boek | book |
| boer, boerderij | farmer, farm |
| boete | fine |
| bon(netje) | receipt |
| boom | tree |
| boontjes | beans (green) |
| boord (aan) | board (on) |
| boos | angry |
| boot | boat |
| bord | plate / sign / blackboard / whiteboard |
| borst | chest |
| borstel, borstelen | brush, to brush |
| bos | wood / forest / bunch |
| boter | butter |
| boterham , snee brood | slice of bread |
| botsen | to collide with |
| bouwen, bouwvakker | to build, builder |
| bowlen | to go bowling |
| boxen | boxing |
| braderie | fair |
| brand, branden | fire, to burn (also CDs) |
| brandweer, brandweerman, -vrouw | fire brigade, fireman, firewoman |
| breed | wide |
| breien | to knit |
| breken | to break |
| brengen | to bring |
| brief, briefje | letter, note (e.g. 50 euros) |
| brievenbus | letter-box |
| bril, zonnebril | glasses, sunglasses |
| broek | trousers |
| broer, zus, vader, moeder, gezin | brother, sister, father, mother, nuclear family |
| brommer | moped |
| brood, wit, bruin, meergranen, broodje / bolletje | bread: white, brown, multigrain, bread roll |
| brug | bridge |
| bruin | brown |
| bui | shower |
| buik, buikpijn | tummy, stomach ache |
| buitenland, buitenlander, in het buitenland | foreign country, foreigner, abroad |
| buitenwijk | suburb |
| bureau | desk |
| buren, buurman, buurvrouw | neighbours |
| burgemeester | mayor |
| burgerlijke staat | marital status |
| bus | bus / coach / van / minibus |
| buurt | neighbourhood |
| cabine | cabin |
| cadeautje | present |
| cafetaria | fish & chips shop |
| carnaval | carnival |
| carrière | career |
| centrum (het) | town centre |
| champignon | mushroom |
| chauffeur | driver |
| chirurg | surgeon |
| chocola, chocolaatjes / bonbons | chocolate, chocolates |
| chocolademelk / chocomel | chocolate drink |
| citroen | lemon |
| collega | colleague |
| comfortabel | comfortable |
| conciërge | caretaker |
| conditie | fitness |
| conducteur | bus / train conductor |
| contact opnemen | to contact |
| controleren | to check (customs) |
| cornflakes, muesli etc | cereals |
| corrigeren | to correct |
| cultuur | culture |
| cursus | course |
| CV | CV |
| dag, dagelijks | day, daily |
| dagschotel | day's special |
| dak | roof |
| dal | valley |
| dame, heer | lady, gentleman |
| dansen | to dance |
| das | tie/ scarf |
| datum | date |
| deelnemen / meedoen | to take part |
| dekbed | duvet |
| deken | blanket |
| delen | to share |
| denken | to think |
| deskundige | expert |
| deur | door |
| dialoog | dialogue |
| dicht | closed |
| dichtbij | nearby |
| dief, diefstal | thief, theft |
| dienblad | tray |
| dienst | duty |
| dienstregeling | timetable (bus/train) |
| diep | deep |
| diepvries | freezer |
| dier (huis-) | animal (pet) |
| dierenarts | vet |
| dierentuin | zoo |
| dik | fat |
| diploma | diploma |
| direct | direct |
| directeur | head teacher |
| dirigent | conductor |
| docent | teacher |
| dochter, zoon | daughte, son |
| documentaire | documentary |
| doelpunt | goal |
| doen | to get on with |
| dokter | doctor |
| dol zijn op | to like |
| dom | stupid |
| dominee | vicar |
| donder | thunder |
| donker | dark |
| dood | death / dead |
| doof | deaf |
| dooien | to thaw |
| doorbrengen | to spend (a holiday, the night) |
| doordeweeks | on weekdays |
| doorgaan met | to continue to / with |
| doos | box (e.g. chocolates) |
| dorp | village |
| dorst (hebben) | thirsty (to be) |
| douane | control, check (customs) |
| douche, douchen | shower, to take a shower |
| dragen | to wear / to carry |
| drama | drama |
| drank, drankje | drinks, drink |
| drijven | to float |
| drinken | to drink |
| drogist | pharmacy |
| dromen | to dream |
| dronken | drunk |
| droog | dry |
| drop | liquorice |
| drugs | drugs |
| druif | grape |
| druk | busy |
| druppel | drop |
| dubbel | double |
| dubbele boterham | sandwich |
| duidelijk | clear |
| duiken, duik | to dive, dive |
| duim | thumb |
| duinen | dunes |
| duizelig | dizzy |
| durven | to dare |
| duur | expensive/ duration, length of stay |
| duwen | to push |
| dwarsfluit | flute |
| echt | genuine |
| ecologisch | ecological |
| eend | duck |
| eenpersoons | single (e.g. room) |
| eenrichting | one way (e.g. ticket) |
| eergisteren | the day before yesterday |
| eerlijk | honest |
| eerste hulp | first aid |
| eetbaar | edible |
| ei, gekookt, gebakken roer- | egg, boiled, fried, scrambled |
| eigen | own |
| eigenaar | owner |
| eiland | island |
| eindigen / finishen | to end, to finish |
| electriciteit, electricien | electricity, electrician |
| elftal | team |
| elleboog | elbow |
| emotioneel | emotional |
| eng | frightening / scary |
| enig(st) kind | only child |
| enkel | ankle |
| enkeltje / enkele reis | single ticket |
| enthousiast | excited / enthusiastic |
| envelop | envelope |
| ernstig | serious |
| ervaren, ervaring | experienced, experience |
| erwtjes | peas |
| etalage | shop window |
| eten | to have dinner / evening meal / food |
| etui | pencil case |
| evenement | event |
| examen | examination |
| exclusief | exclusive |
| excursie | excursion, trip |
| expres | on purpose |
| extreem | extreme |
| fabriek | factory |
| familie, familielid | family, relative |
| fantastisch | wonderful |
| favoriet | favourite |
| feest | party |
| fel | bright |
| festival | festival |
| fiets, fietsenrek | bicycle, cycle rack |
| fietsen, fietser | to cylce, cyclistcycle |
| fijn | fine, happy |
| file | traffic jam |
| film | film |
| finale | final |
| fit | fit |
| fles | bottle |
| folder | leaflet |
| fontein | fountain |
| fooi | tip (money) |
| forel | trout |
| formulier | form |
| fornuis | cooker |
| foto | photo |
| fotograaf | photographer |
| fototoestel | camera |
| fout | mistake / fault / wrong |
| framboos | raspberry |
| frikadel | type of sausage |
| fris(drank) | fizzy drink |
| fruit | fruit |
| gaan | to go |
| gallerie | art gallery |
| gang | course |
| garage | repair workshop, garage |
| garnalen | prawns |
| gas | gas |
| gast, gastheer, gastvrouw | guest, host, hostess |
| gastvrijheid | hospitality |
| geachte | dear (respectful) |
| gebakje / taartje | cake (piece of cake) |
| gebeuren | to happen |
| gebied | area |
| gebit | teeth/dentures |
| geblokt | checked |
| geboorte, geboren op, geboren worden | birth, born on, to be born |
| gebouw | building |
| gebroken / kapot | broken |
| gebruiken | to use |
| gebruiksaanwijzing | manual |
| gediplomeerd / bevoegd | qualified |
| gedrag | behaviour |
| geduldig | patient |
| geel | yellow |
| gegevens | details |
| gehaktbal | meat ball |
| gehandicapt | disabled |
| gek | crazy / mad / weird |
| gekruid / heet | spicy |
| geld | money |
| geldig | valid |
| geleden | ago |
| gelegenheid | place / opportunity |
| gelijk hebben | to be correct |
| geloven | to believe |
| geluid | noise |
| geluk, gelukkig | luck / happiness / happy |
| gemeente | council |
| gemeentehuis | town hall |
| gemengd | mixed |
| gemiddeld | average / medium |
| genezen | to heal / to get better |
| genieten van | to enjoy |
| genoeg | enough |
| gepast geld | exact money |
| gepensioneerd | retired |
| gerecht | dish (food) |
| gereedschap | tools |
| geroosterd brood / toast | toast |
| gescheiden | divorced |
| gesloten | closed |
| gesprek | talk |
| gestreept | striped |
| gevaar, gevaarlijk | danger, dangerous |
| gevangenis | prison |
| geven | to give |
| gevoel, gevoel voor humor | feeling, sense of humour |
| gevonden voorwerpen | lost property |
| geweld | violence |
| geweldig | tremendous |
| gewond | injured |
| gewoon | usual |
| gewoontes | customs / traditions |
| gezellig | cosy |
| gezicht | face |
| gezond | healthy |
| gids | guide |
| gitaar | guitar |
| glad | smooth |
| glas het | glass |
| glasbak | bottle bank |
| glimlachen | to smile |
| godsdienst, religie | religion, RE |
| goed, fout | right, wrong |
| goedkoop | cheap |
| golf | golf, wave |
| gooien | to throw |
| gordijn | curtain |
| goudvis | goldfish |
| graad | degree |
| gracht | canal |
| gram | grams |
| grap | joke |
| grapping | funny |
| gras | grass |
| gratis | free , complimentary |
| grens | border / boundary |
| griep | flu |
| grijs | grey |
| groeien | to grow |
| groen | green |
| groente | vegetables |
| groep groeten grof grond groot | group to greet coarse ground big /large / tall |
| haar | hair |
| haasten | to hurry |
| hagel | hail |
| hagelslag | sweet sandwich filling |
| hal / gang | hall / corridor |
| halen | to fetch |
| half | a half |
| halfpension | half board |
| halfvol | semi skimmed |
| halte | stop |
| ham | ham |
| hamster | hamster |
| hand | hand |
| handdoek | towel |
| handig | useful / handy |
| handschoen | glove |
| handschrift | handwriting |
| handtekening | signature |
| hangen | to hang (out) |
| hapje | mouthful |
| haring | herring / tent peg |
| hart | heart |
| hartelijk | warm / friendly |
| hartig | savoury |
| haten | to hate |
| haven | port |
| hebben | to have |
| heerlijk | delicious |
| heet | hot |
| heimwee | homesickness |
| hek | gate |
| hekel hebben aan | to dislike |
| held | hero |
| helder | bright |
| helemaal | completely |
| helicopter | helicopter |
| helpen | to help |
| hemd | vest |
| hengel | fishing rod |
| herhalen | to repeat |
| herinnering, herinneren zich | memory, to remember |
| herkennen | to recognise |
| hersenen | brain |
| heten | to be called |
| heuvel, heuvelachtig | hill, hilly |
| historisch | historical |
| hitte | heat |
| hobby | hobby |
| hoed | hat |
| hoek | corner |
| hoestdrank | cough mixture |
| hoesten | to cough |
| hok | cage / hutch |
| hond | dog |
| honger | hunger / hungry |
| honing | honey |
| hoofd | head, main |
| hoofdgerecht | main course |
| hoofdpijn | headache |
| hoofdstad | capital |
| hoog | high |
| hooikoorts | hay fever |
| hopen, hopelijk | to hope, hopefully |
| horen | to hear |
| horloge | watch |
| houden van | to love / to like |
| hout | wood |
| huid | skin |
| huilen | to cry (tears) |
| huis, thuis | house, at home |
| huisarts | GP |
| huisvrouw, huisman | housewife, husband |
| huisvuil | domestic waste |
| huiswerk (maken) | homework (to do) |
| hulp | help |
| humeur | mood |
| huren | to rent / to hire |
| ICT | I.T. |
| idee | idea |
| identiteitskaart | identity card |
| iedereen, niemand | everybody, nobody |
| ijs, ijsblokjes, ijsje | ice, ice cubes, ice cream |
| ijsbaan | ice rink |
| ijzel | black ice |
| ijzer | iron |
| inbreken, inbreker | to burgle, burglar |
| inchecken | to check in |
| inclusief | inclusive / included |
| industrie | industry |
| infectie | infection |
| informatie, informeren | information, to inform |
| ingang, uitgang | entrance, exit |
| ingenieur | engineer |
| ingewikkeld | complicated |
| ingreep | intervention |
| inhalen | to overtake |
| injectie | injection |
| inpakken | to pack, to wrap up |
| inruimen | to load (dishwasher etc) |
| inschrijven | to put one's name down |
| instappen | to get on |
| instrument | instrument |
| intelligent | intelligent |
| interesse, zich interesseren, interessant | interest, to interest, interesting |
| internaat | boarding school |
| interview | interview |
| introduceren | introduce |
| invullen | to fill in |
| inwoner | inhabitant |
| irritant | annoying |
| jaar, jaarlijks | year, yearly |
| jaarlijks | annually |
| jack | jacket |
| jaloers | jealous |
| jam | jam |
| jammer genoeg | unfortunately |
| jarig | having your birthday |
| jas | coat |
| jeugd | youth |
| jeugdherberg | youth hostel |
| joggen | jogging |
| jong | young |
| jongen | boy |
| jongeren | young people |
| juist | correct |
| jurk | dress |
| jus | gravy, sauce |
| kaal | bald |
| kaart | map, card (e.g. for birthday) |
| kaarten | (to play) cards |
| kaartje | ticket |
| kaas | cheese |
| kabeljauw | cod |
| kalender | calendar |
| kalf(svlees) | veal |
| kalkoen | turkey |
| kam, kammen | comb, to comb |
| kamer | room |
| kamperen, kampeerterrein, camping | to camp, camping |
| kampioen, kampioenschap | champion, championship |
| kampvuur | camp fire |
| kanaal / zender | channel |
| kanoën | to canoe |
| kant | side |
| kantine | canteen |
| kantoor | office |
| kapper | hairdresser |
| kapstok | coat rack |
| karbonade | chop, cutlet |
| karnemelk | buttermilk |
| karton | cardboard |
| kas | greenhouse |
| kassa, kassière | till / checkout, cashier |
| kast | cupboard |
| kasteel | castle |
| kat/poes | cat |
| kathedraal | cathedral |
| katoen | cotton |
| kauwen, kauwgum | to chew, chewing gum |
| keelpijn | sore throat |
| keer | time |
| kelder | cellar |
| kennen | to know |
| kennis | acquaintance |
| kerk | church |
| kers | cherry |
| ketting | necklace |
| keuken / bijkeuken | kitchen / utility room |
| keus, keuze | choice |
| keuzevak | optional subject |
| kiespijn | toothache |
| kiezen | to choose |
| kijken | to look |
| kin | chin |
| kind, kindertijd | child, childhood |
| kinderachtig | childish |
| kip | chicken (animal) |
| klaar | ready |
| klaarmaken | to prepare |
| klagen, klacht | to complain, complaint |
| klant | customer |
| klap | slap / blow / hit |
| klas, klasgenoot | class, class mate |
| klasgenoot | class mate |
| klassiek | classical |
| kleding | clothing |
| kleed | carpet |
| klein | small (space) |
| kleindochter, kleinzoon, kleinkind | granddaughter, grandson, grandchild |
| kleingeld | change |
| kleren, klerenkast | clothes, wardrobe |
| kletsen | to chat |
| kleur | colour |
| klimaat | climate |
| klimmen | to climb (mountaineering) |
| kliniek | clinic |
| klok | clock |
| kloppen | to knock / to be right |
| kluis | luggage locker |
| knap | smart |
| knie | knee |
| knippen | to cut |
| knoflook | garlic |
| knoop | button |
| knop | switch |
| koe, rundvlees | cow, beef |
| koekje | biscuit |
| koel | cool |
| koelkast / ijskast | fridge |
| koffer | suitcase (briefcase) |
| koffie | coffee |
| koken, kok | to cook, cook / chef |
| kom | bowl |
| komedie | comedy |
| komen | to come |
| komiek / caberetier | comic |
| komkommer | cucumber |
| konijn | rabbit |
| koning, koningin | king / queen |
| kool | cabbage, coal |
| koopavond | late night shopping |
| koor | choir |
| koorts | fever (high temperature) |
| kop | cup |
| kopen, koper | to buy, buyer |
| kort | short |
| korting | reduction, discount |
| kosten | expenses |
| kou, koude, koud | cold (noun and adj) |
| kraan | tap (water) |
| krant | newspaper |
| krantentop | newspaper headline |
| krentenbol | currant bun |
| krijgen | to get |
| kroket | meat croquette |
| kroon | crown |
| kruis | cross |
| kruising / kruispunt | cross roads |
| krullend | curly (hair) |
| kunst, kunstenaar | art, artist |
| kus / zoen | kiss |
| kussen | cushion / pillow |
| kust kustplaats kwaliteit kwart, kwartier kwijtraken | coast |
| la / lade | drawer |
| laag | low |
| laars | boot |
| laat | late |
| lab(oratorium) | laboratory |
| lachen | to laugh |
| lam | lamb |
| landen | to land |
| lang | long |
| langs | along |
| langzaam | slow |
| laten | to leave |
| laten vallen | to drop |
| lawaai, lawaaierig | noise, noisy |
| leeftijd | age |
| leeg | empty |
| leer | leather |
| leeuw | lion |
| leggen / neerleggen | to put down |
| legitimeren | to prove one's identity |
| leider, leiding | leader, leadership / management |
| lekke band | puncture |
| lekker / vies smaken | to taste (e.g. good / bad) |
| lekkers / snoep(jes) / zoetigheid | sweets |
| lelijk | ugly |
| lenen | to borrow from / to lend to |
| lengte | height |
| lening | loan |
| lens (contactlens) | lens (contact lens) |
| lepel | spoon |
| leren kennen | to get to know |
| leren, leraar, leerling | to learn / to teach, teacher, pupil |
| les, lesgeven | lesson, to teach |
| letter | letter (of alphabet) |
| leuk | nice |
| leunstoel | armchair |
| leven, levendig | life / to live, lively |
| levensmiddelen | food / provisions |
| lever | liver |
| lezen | to read |
| lichaam, lichaamsdeel | body, body part |
| licht | light |
| lid | member |
| liedje | song |
| lief | dear |
| liefde | love |
| liegen | to lie |
| lievelings- | favourite |
| liever | rather |
| liever hebben | to prefer |
| lift | lift |
| liggen | to lie |
| lijken op | to look like |
| lijn | line / bus number |
| lijst | list |
| limonade | squash (drink) |
| lip | lip |
| lippenstift | lipstick |
| loempia | spring roll |
| logé, logeren / overnachten | guest staying the night, to stay the night |
| lokaal | classroom |
| loket | ticket office |
| loon | pay |
| lopen, lopend | to walk, on foot |
| lucht | sky |
| luchtdruk | pressure |
| lucifers | matches |
| luisteren | to listen to |
| lunch, lunchen | lunch / midday meal, to have lunch |
| lusten/ houden van | to like (food) |
| luxueus, luxe | luxurious, luxury |
| maag | stomach |
| maaltijd | meal |
| maan | moon |
| maand, maandelijks | month, monthly |
| maat | size |
| maatschappelijk werker | social worker |
| machine | machine |
| machinist | train driver |
| mager | thin |
| magnetron | microwave |
| maken | to make |
| makkelijk | easy |
| man, mannelijk | husband / man, male |
| mand | basket |
| mandarijn | tangerine |
| markt | market |
| matig | moderate |
| maximum | top |
| mededeling | announcement |
| medewerker | employee |
| medicijn / geneesmiddel | medicine |
| meer | lake / more |
| meevallen | to exceed one's expectations |
| meisje / meid | girl |
| melden | to announce |
| melk | milk |
| meloen | melon |
| mening | opinion |
| mens | human being |
| menu | menu |
| merk (type) | make, brand |
| mes | knife |
| meteen | immediately |
| meten | to measure |
| meter | metre |
| meubels | furniture |
| middelbare school, VWO, HAVO, MAVO, VMBO | comprehensive school |
| middeltje | remedy |
| mie | noodles |
| mild | mild |
| milieu, milieuvriendelijk | environment, environmentally friendly |
| minimum | lowest |
| minuut | minute |
| mis | wrong |
| misdaad | crime |
| misselijk, niet lekker, ziek | sick |
| missen | to miss |
| mist, nevel | fog, mist |
| mobiel | mobile |
| mode, modieus | fashion, fashionable |
| modern | modern |
| moe | tired |
| moedertaal | mother tongue |
| moeilijk | difficult |
| moeite | effort |
| moestuin / groentetuin | vegetable patch |
| mogelijk, onmogelijk | possible, impossible |
| moment | moment |
| mond | mouth |
| monteur | mechanic |
| monument | monument |
| mooi | pretty |
| moskee | mosque |
| mosselen | mussels |
| mosterd | mustard |
| motel | motel |
| motor | motorbike / engine |
| motorrijder | motorcyclist |
| mug | mosquito |
| muis | mouse |
| munt | coin |
| museum | museum |
| musicus / muzikant | musician |
| muur | wall |
| muziek, jazz, rock, hiphop, volksmuziek | music, jazz, rock, hip hop, folk |
| naaien | to sew |
| naald | needle |
| naam, voornaam, achternaam, meisjesnaam | name, first name, surname, maiden name |
| nacht | night |
| nachtmerrie | nightmare |
| nadeel | disadvantage |
| nagel | nail |
| nakijken | to mark |
| nat | wet |
| nationale feestdag | public holiday |
| nationaliteit | nationality |
| natuur | nature |
| natuurlijk | natural, of course |
| nauw | narrow |
| negatief | negative |
| nek/ hals | neck |
| nemen | to take |
| net, netjes | net, smart / tidy |
| neus | nose |
| nieuw, nieuws | new, nieuws |
| niveau | level |
| nodig, nodig hebben | necessary, to need |
| noemen | to give a name |
| nooduitgang | emergency exit |
| noord, zuid, oost, west | north, south, east, west |
| noot | nut |
| nummerbord | registration number |
| nuttig | useful |
| ober / serveerster | waiter, waitress |
| oefenen, oefening | to practise, exercise |
| oever | riverbank |
| ogenblik | moment |
| olie | oil |
| oliebollen | type of doughnut |
| olifant | elephant |
| oma, opa, grootouders | grandmother, grandfather, grandparents |
| omgeven door | surrounded by |
| omgeving | countryside / scenery |
| omkijken | look around |
| omkleden | to get changed |
| omleiding | deviation |
| onbekend | unknown |
| onbewolkt | cloudless |
| ondergrondse / de metro | underground / tube |
| ondertitels | subtitles |
| onderweg | on the way |
| onderwijs | education |
| onderzoek, onderzoeken | to examine |
| ondiep | shallow |
| ongeluk | accident |
| ongezond | unhealthy |
| ontbijt, ontbijten | breakfast, to have breakfast |
| ontdekken | to discover |
| onthouden | to remember |
| ontmoeten | to meet |
| ontslaan, ontslag nemen | to fire, to quit |
| ontsnappen | to escape |
| ontspannen | to relax |
| ontvangen | to receive |
| ontwerper | designer |
| onvergetelijk | unforgettable |
| onvoorzichtig | careless |
| onweer | thunderstorm |
| oog | eye |
| oom, tante, neef, nicht | uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew, niece |
| oor, oorbel | ear, earring |
| opbellen | to phone |
| open, openen | open, to open |
| openbaar vervoer | public transport |
| openen | to open (programme) |
| opener | opener |
| openlucht | open air (in the) |
| operatie | operation |
| ophalen | to pick up, fetch |
| opklaringen | bright periods |
| opleiding | course |
| opletten | to pay attention |
| oplossing | solution |
| opmaken | to make (the bed)/ put make up on |
| opnemen | to record |
| oppas, oppassen | baby sitter, to babysit |
| oppasser | caretaker |
| oproep | call (announcement) |
| opruimen | to tidy up |
| opschieten | to hurry up |
| opsporen | to track (down) |
| opstaan | to get up |
| opstel | essay |
| oranje | orange (coloured) |
| orgaan | organ |
| organiseren | to organise |
| orkest | orchestra |
| oud | old |
| ouderen, bejaarden, 65-plussers | senior citizens |
| ouders | parents |
| ouderwets | old fashioned |
| oven | oven |
| overdag | during the day |
| overgaan | to go on to the next year (at school) |
| overhemd | shirt |
| overhoren, overhoring | to test, test |
| overmorgen | the day after tomorrow |
| overschrijven | to copy |
| overstappen | to change (trains) |
| oversteken | to cross (road) |
| overstromen, overstroming | to flood, flood |
| overval | robbery, mugging |
| overwinning | win, victory |
| paar | few / pair |
| paard, paardrijden | horse, horse riding |
| paardenstaart | pony-tail |
| paars | purple |
| pad, fietspad, voetpad | path, cycle path, footpath |
| padvinders / scouts | scout |
| pagina | page |
| pak | suit |
| pak(je), pakjesavond | packet, evening of the 5th of December |
| pan | pan |
| pannenkoek | pancake |
| pap | porridge |
| papier | paper |
| paprika | pepper |
| paraplu | umbrella |
| parfum | perfume |
| park (het) | park |
| parkeren | to park |
| partij | party |
| paspoort | passport |
| passagier | passenger |
| passen, paskamer | to try on, fitting room |
| patat / friettent | chips stall |
| patient | patient |
| pauze | break |
| pech | Breakdown (car) |
| peer | pear |
| pen, penvriend, penvriendin | pen, pen friend |
| peper | pepper |
| perfect | perfect |
| periode | period |
| perron | platform |
| personage | character |
| personeel | employees |
| persoon, persoonlijk | person, personally |
| perzik | peach |
| pet | cap |
| peuterspeelzaal | playgroup |
| picknick | picnic |
| pijn | pain |
| piloot | pilot |
| pistool | pistol |
| plaats, plaatselijk | place, local |
| plaatselijk | local |
| plafond | ceiling |
| plak / gesneden | slice |
| plank | shelf |
| plannen | to plan |
| plant, planten | plant, to plant |
| plat | flat |
| plattegrond | town plan |
| platteland | country (not town) |
| pleeg- | step |
| plein | square |
| pleister | plaster (elastoplast) |
| plezier | fun |
| poeder | powder |
| poetsen | to clean (teeth) |
| politie, politiebureau | police, police station |
| pols | wrist |
| pond | pound (sterling), 500 grams |
| pop | doll |
| populair | popular |
| portefeuille | wallet |
| portemonnee | purse |
| portie | helping, portion |
| portret | portrait |
| positief | positive |
| postbode | postman |
| postkantoor, posten | post office, to post |
| postzegel | stamp |
| potlood | pencil |
| prachtig | beautiful |
| praktisch / handig | practical |
| praten | to talk |
| prei | leek |
| presentator | presenter |
| pretpark | theme park |
| prettig | nice |
| prijs | price |
| prik | injection, carbonated drink |
| prima | excellent |
| prins/es | prince / princess |
| privé | private |
| proberen | to try |
| probleem | problem |
| product, produceren | product, to produce |
| proefwerk | test |
| proeven | to taste (e.g. try) |
| professioneel | professional |
| programma, programmeren | programme, to programme |
| project | project |
| provincie | county |
| pruim | plum |
| puber | adolescent |
| publiek | public |
| punctueel | punctual |
| puree | mashed potato |
| pyjama | pyjamas |
| raam racket, stick, bat | window racquet, stick, bat |
| radio | radio |
| rapport | school report |
| rat | rat |
| recept | prescription, recipe |
| receptie, receptionist | reception, receptionist |
| rechter | judge |
| reclame | advertising, advert |
| redden, redding | to save, to rescue, rescue |
| reep chocola | bar of chocolate |
| regelen | to organise |
| regen, regenen, regenachtig | rain, to rain, rainy |
| regio | region |
| regisseur | director |
| reis heen- terug- | journey |
| reizen, reiziger | to travel, traveller |
| rekenen (uit-), rekenmachientje | calculate, calculator |
| rekening | account, bill |
| rem | brake |
| rennen | to run |
| repareren, reparatie | to repair, repair |
| repetitie | rehearsal, test |
| reserveren, reservering | to reserve, reservation |
| restaurant | restaurant |
| retourtje | return ticket |
| richting | direction |
| riem | belt, safety belt |
| rij, in de rij staan | row, to queue |
| rijbewijs | driving licence |
| rijden | drive (car) / ride (horse) |
| rijk | rich |
| rijp | ripe |
| rijst | rice |
| rijtjeshuis | terraced house |
| ring | ring |
| risico | risk |
| ritje | ride |
| rivier | river |
| roepen | to call (out) |
| roggebrood | rye bread |
| rok | skirt |
| roken, rook | to smoke, smoke |
| rol | role / roll |
| rolschaatsen | roller-skating |
| rolstoel | wheelchair |
| roltrap | escalator |
| romantisch | romantic |
| rommel, rommelig | mess, messy |
| rond | round |
| rondhangen | to laze about |
| rondkijken | to sight-see |
| rondleiding | (guided) tour |
| rondvaartboot | boat touring around e.g. canals |
| rood | red |
| room | cream |
| roos | rose |
| rooster | timetable (school) |
| rose | pink |
| rotonde | roundabout (traffic) |
| rozijn | raisin |
| rug | back |
| rugzak | rucksack |
| ruiken | to smell |
| ruilen | exchange (goods) |
| ruimte | space / area |
| rusten | to have a rest |
| rustig | quiet |
| saai | boring |
| salaris | salary |
| samen | together |
| sandaal | sandal |
| sap(je) | juice |
| saucijzenbroodje | sausage roll |
| schaal | dish |
| schaap | sheep |
| schaar | scissors |
| schaatsen | ice skating |
| schade, schadelijk | damage, damaging |
| schaduw | shade |
| schaken | chess |
| scharrel- | free range |
| scheiden | to divorce |
| scheidsrechter | referee / umpire |
| schema | scheme |
| schenken | to pour |
| schep | spade |
| scherp | sharp |
| schieten | to shoot |
| schijnen | to shine |
| schilderen / verven, schilderij | to paint, painting |
| schillen | to peel |
| schip | ship |
| schoen | shoe |
| school, scholier | school, student (at school) |
| schoolplein | school playground |
| schoolvakken, natuurkunde, scheikunde, | subjects, physics, chemistry, biology, history, |
| schoon- | in law |
| schoon, schoonmaken | clean, to clean |
| schotel | satellite dish, saucer |
| schouder | shoulder |
| schreeuwen | to shout, to scream |
| schrift | exercise book |
| schrijven | to write (down) |
| schuin | diagonally |
| schuur | shed |
| secretaresse | secretary |
| sensationeel | sensational |
| serie | series |
| serieus | serious |
| serre | conservatory |
| serveren | to serve |
| servies | crockery |
| sevenup | lemonade |
| sfeer | atmosphere |
| sieraden / juwelen | jewellery |
| simpel | simple |
| sinaasappel | orange |
| sjaal | scarf |
| ski, skiën | ski, to ski |
| sla | lettuce |
| slaan, raken | to hit |
| slaap | sleep |
| slaapkamer | bedroom |
| slaapzak | sleeping bag |
| slagen | to pass |
| slager | butcher |
| slang | snake |
| slank | slim |
| slapen | to sleep |
| slecht | bad |
| slepen | to tow |
| sleutel, sleutelhanger | key, key ring |
| sleutelhanger | key ring |
| slikken/inslikken | to swallow |
| slim | clever |
| slipper | flip flop |
| slokje | sip |
| sloot | ditch/ stream |
| sluiten, slot | to lock, lock / end |
| smakelijk, smaak | tasty, taste |
| sms'en | to send text messages |
| sneeuw, sneeuwen | snow, to snow |
| snel, snelheid | quick, speed |
| snelweg / rondweg | motorway / ring road |
| snijden | cut |
| snor | moustache |
| soep | soup |
| sok | sock |
| soldaat | soldier |
| solliciteren, sollicitatiegesprek | to apply, job interview |
| souvenir | souvenir |
| spa blauw | mineral water |
| spa rood | carbonated water |
| spannend | exciting |
| sparen | to save (money) |
| speciaal | special |
| speculaas | spiced biscuits |
| speelgoed | toys |
| spek | bacon |
| spelen, speler, spel / spelletje | to play (CDs etc), player, game |
| spiegel | mirror |
| spijkerbroek | jeans |
| spinazie | spinach |
| spits(uur) | rush hour |
| spoorwegen, spoor | railway, railway line |
| sport / gymnastiek | P.E. |
| sporten | to do sport |
| sportief | sporty |
| spreekuur | surgery |
| spreken | to speak |
| springen | to jump |
| sproeien | to spray / to hose / to water |
| spruitjes | Brussels sprouts |
| spuitbus, spuiten | spray can, to spray |
| spullen | things / stuff |
| staal | steel |
| staan | to stand |
| staart | tale |
| stad | city / town |
| stadhuis | town hall |
| stadion | stadium |
| stagiair(e) | trainee |
| staken | to strike |
| stal | stable |
| stalletje | stand |
| stamppot | vegetables and meat |
| starten | to start |
| station | station |
| steek | sting |
| steen | stone |
| steil | straight (hair) |
| stelen | to steal |
| stem | voice |
| ster | star |
| sterk | strong |
| sterven / doodgaan / overlijden | to die / to pass away |
| stift | felt tip pen |
| stijl | style |
| stil | quiet |
| stoel | chair |
| stoep | pavement |
| stof | fabric, dust |
| stok | stick |
| stokbrood | baguette (Fr) |
| stom | stupid |
| stoplicht, verkeerslicht | traffic lights |
| stoppen | to stop (vehicles) |
| storm, stormachtig | storm, stormy |
| straat | street |
| straffen, straf | to punish, punishment |
| strak | tight |
| strand | beach |
| streng | strict |
| strijken | to iron |
| stripboek | comic |
| strippenkaart | public transport ticket (Dutch system) |
| stroopwafels | syrup waffles |
| studeren | to study |
| stuk, per stuk | piece, each |
| sturen, stuur | to send / to steer, steering wheel |
| succes | success |
| suggestie, voorstel | suggestion |
| suiker | sugar |
| supermarkt | supermarket |
| surfen, surfplank | to surf, surfboard |
| synagoge | synagogue |
| taak | task |
| taal | language |
| taart | cake |
| tablet, pil | tablet, pill |
| tafel | table |
| tand / kies, tandenborstel, tandpasta | tooth, toothbrush, toothpaste |
| tandarts | dentist |
| tanken | to fill up (petrol) |
| tas / zak | bag, pocket |
| team / ploeg | team |
| techniek | technology |
| teen | toe |
| tegenvallen | disappointing |
| tegenwoordig | these days |
| tekenen / handenarbeid | art |
| tekenen, tekening | to draw, drawing |
| tekenfilm | cartoon |
| tekst | text |
| tempel | temple |
| temperatuur | temperature |
| tennisbaan | tennis court |
| tent (opzetten, afbreken) | tent (pitch, to take down) |
| terras | terrace |
| teruggaan | to return, go back |
| terugkomen | to come back |
| terugreis, terugweg | return journey |
| theater / schouwburg | theatre |
| thema | theme |
| thermometer | thermometer |
| tiener, teenager, jeugd | teenager, young person |
| tijd | time |
| tijdschrift | magazine |
| tijger | tiger |
| timmerman | carpenter |
| toegang | admission/entrance |
| toekomst | future |
| toerist | tourist |
| toernooi | tournament |
| toeschouwer | spectator |
| toetje / dessert / nagerecht | dessert |
| tomaat | tomato |
| toneelstuk, toneel | play, stage |
| tong | tongue, sole |
| tonijn | tuna |
| toren | tower |
| totaal | totally |
| tragedie, tragisch | tragedy, tragic |
| trainen | to train |
| trainingspak | tracksuit |
| tram | tram |
| trap | stairs |
| trekken | to pull |
| trimester | term |
| trots | proud |
| trouwen, trouwerij | to get married / to marry, wedding |
| trui | pullover |
| tuin, tuinieren | garden, to do gardening |
| turnen | gymnsatics |
| tweeling | twins |
| twee-onder-een-kap(woning) | semi-detached house |
| tweepersoons | double |
| ui | onion |
| uitgaan | to go out |
| uitgeven | to spend |
| uitleggen | to explain |
| uitnodigen, uitnodiging | to invite, invitation |
| uitpakken | to unpack |
| uitslag | result |
| uitslapen | to have a lie in |
| uitsmijter | fried egg sunny side up |
| uitstapje | outing |
| uitstappen | to get off |
| uitstekend | excellent |
| uitverkoop, uitverkocht | sale, sold out |
| uitvinden | to invent |
| uitwisseling | (school) exchange |
| uitzending | broadcast |
| uitzicht | view |
| universiteit | university |
| uur | hour |
| V V V | Tourist office |
| vaak | often |
| vak | subject |
| vakantie, vakantieganger | holiday, holidaymaker |
| vakkenpakket | choice of subjects |
| vallen | to fall |
| vangen | to catch |
| varen | to go in a boat |
| varken, varkensvlees | pig, pork |
| vechtsporten | martial arts |
| vee | cattle |
| vegen | to sweep |
| vegetarisch | vegetarian |
| veilig, veiligheid | safe, safety |
| veld, wei | field, meadow |
| ver weg | distant, far |
| veranderen | to change |
| verantwoordelijkheid | responsibility |
| verband | bandage |
| verbeteren | to improve |
| verbieden | to forbid |
| verbinding | connection |
| verblijf | stay |
| verbranden, verbrand | to burn, burnt |
| verdienen | to earn |
| verdieping (1ste verdieping) | floor (e.g. 1st floor) |
| verdriet, verdrietig | sadness, sad |
| vergelijken, vergeleken met, vergelijkbaar | to compare, compared to, comparable/similar |
| vergeten | to forget |
| vergif | poison |
| verhaal | story |
| verjaardag | birthday |
| verkeer (het) | traffic |
| verkeerd | wrong |
| verkopen, verkoper | to sell, sales person |
| verkouden | cold |
| verliefd | in love |
| verliezen | to lose |
| vermoeiend, moe | tiring, tired |
| verontschuldigen | to apologise |
| verpleger / verpleegster | nurse |
| verrukkelijk | excellent |
| vers | fresh |
| verschil | difference |
| versieren | to decorate |
| Verslaafd, verslaving | Addicted, addiction |
| verslag, verslaggever | report, reporter |
| Verslapen, sich | to oversleep |
| verspillen | to waste |
| verspringen | to do a long jump |
| verstaan | to understand |
| verstuiken / verzwikken | to sprain |
| versturen | to send |
| vertalen, vertaling | to translate, translation |
| vertellen | to tell |
| vertraging | delay / lateness |
| vertrekken, vertrek | to depart, departure |
| vervelen, zich | to be bored |
| vervelend | annoying / boring / tedious |
| verven | to paint, to dye |
| vervuilen, vervuiling | to pollute, pollution |
| verwarming | heating |
| verwelkomen | to welcome |
| verzamelen, verzameling | to collect, collection |
| vest | cardigan |
| vieren, viering | to celebrate, celebration |
| vierkant | square |
| vies | dirty |
| vijver | pond |
| vinger | finger |
| viool | violin |
| vis, vissen | fish, to fish |
| vitamines | vitamins |
| vla | cold, runny custard |
| vlam | flame |
| vlecht | plat |
| vlees (voor op de boterham) | meat (sliced meat for sandwiches) |
| vleugel | wing |
| vlieg | fly |
| vliegen | to fly |
| vliegtuig | plane |
| vliegveld / luchthaven | airport |
| vlinder | butterfly |
| vloer | floor |
| vloerbedekking | carpet |
| vlucht | flight |
| vluchteling / asielzoeker | refugee |
| voer, voeren | feed, to feed (pets, children) |
| voet | foot |
| voetbal, voetballer | football, football-player |
| voetganger | pedestrian |
| vogel | bird |
| vol | cramped, full |
| voldoende | satisfactory |
| volgend | following / next (day/week) |
| volk | people |
| volwassene | adult |
| voorafje / voorgerecht | starter |
| voorbeeld | example |
| voorbijganger | passer-by |
| voordeel | advantage |
| voorhoofd | forehead |
| voorkomen | to prevent / to avoid |
| voorruit | windscreen |
| voorstellen, zich | to imagine |
| voorstelling | performance / showing |
| voorzichtig | careful |
| vorig | last |
| vork | fork |
| vorst | frost |
| vouwen | to fold |
| vraag | question |
| vrachtauto | lorry |
| vragen | to ask |
| vreemd | odd |
| vreemde talen | foreign languages |
| vreemdeling | foreigner |
| vreselijk | awful |
| vriend, vriendin | boyfriend, girlfriend / friend |
| vriendelijk | friendly |
| vriendschap | friendship |
| vriezen | to freeze |
| vrij | available, free, quite |
| vrije tijd | free time / leisure |
| vrijstaand | detached |
| vroeg | early |
| vrolijk | bright |
| vrouw, vrouwelijk | wife / woman, female |
| vrucht/ fruit | fruit |
| vuil | dirty |
| vullen, vukking | to fill, filling |
| vulpen | fountain pen |
| vuur | fire |
| vuurtoren | lighthouse |
| vuurwerk | fireworks |
| waard | worth |
| wachten op | to wait for |
| wachtkamer | waiting room |
| wakker maken / worden | to wake s.o., to wake up |
| wandelen, wandeling | to walk, walk |
| wang | cheek |
| wapen | weapon |
| warm | warm / hot |
| wastafel | washbasin |
| water | water |
| wedstrijd | competition / race / match |
| week, weekeinde / weekend | week, weekend |
| weer, weerbericht | weather, weather forecast |
| weg | road |
| wegen | to weigh |
| weggaan | to leave |
| weggooien | to throw away |
| weinig, minder, minst | little, less, least |
| wekker | alarm clock |
| wenkbrouw | eyebrow |
| wensen, wens | to wish, wish |
| werk(e)loos, werk(e)loosheid | unemployment |
| werken, werk | to work, work |
| werkervaring | work experience |
| werkgever | employer |
| wesp | wasp |
| wetenschapper | scientist / researcher |
| wiel | wheel |
| wijk | area / district |
| wijzen | to point |
| wild | wild |
| wind | wind |
| winkel, winkelbediende | shop, shop assistant |
| winkelen/ boodschappen doen, | to shop, shopping |
| winnen | to win |
| wisselen | to exchange |
| wisselgeld | change |
| wisselvallig | changeable |
| wit | white |
| wol | wool |
| wolk | cloud |
| wond | wound |
| wonen | to live |
| woning | house |
| woon- eet- zitkamer | Living dining sitting room |
| woonplaats | place of residence |
| worst | sausage |
| wortel | carrot |
| zaak | business, firm |
| zacht | soft |
| zak/ tas | bag |
| zakdoek | handkerchief |
| zakgeld | pocket money |
| zakken | to fail (exam) |
| zaklamp | torch |
| zakmes | penknife/ pocket knife |
| zalf/ crème | cream, ointment |
| zalm | salmon |
| zand | sand |
| zanger | singer |
| zebrapad | zebra crossing |
| zee | sea |
| zeeman | sailor |
| zeep | soap |
| zeggen | to say |
| zeilen | to sail |
| zenuwachtig / nerveus | nervous / stressed |
| zetten | to put |
| ziek, ziekte | ill, illness |
| ziekenauto | ambulance |
| ziekenhuis | hospital |
| zien | to see |
| zij(de) | silk |
| zilver | silver |
| zin, onzin, zinloos | meaningless / pointless |
| zingen | to sing |
| zitten | to sit |
| zoeken | to search |
| zoet | sweet |
| zolder | attic / loft |
| zon | sun |
| zonnebaden | to sunbathe |
| zonneschijn | sunshine |
| zonnig | sunny |
| zorgen voor | to look after |
| zout | salt / salty |
| zuivel | dairy products |
| zus, zuster | sister |
| zuur | sour |
| zwaar | heavy (e.g. rain) |
| zwak | weak |
| zwanger | pregnant |
| zwart | black |
| zwembad, openlucht, overdekt | swimming pool, indoor, outdoor |
| zwembroek | swimming trunks |
| zwemmen | swimming |
| zwempak | swimsuit |