Whether you love fashion or just need to describe what you are wearing, clothing vocabulary is essential in Dutch. This guide covers everyday clothing, formal wear, accessories, sizes and all the phrases you need when shopping for clothes in the Netherlands.
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๐ Everyday Clothing
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ | het t-shirt / het shirt | t-shirt / shirt |
| ๐ | het overhemd | dress shirt / button-up |
| ๐งฅ | de jas / de mantel | coat / overcoat |
| ๐ฅผ | de trui / de sweater | sweater / jumper |
| ๐งถ | het vest | cardigan |
| ๐ | de jurk | dress |
| ๐ | de rok | skirt |
| ๐ | de broek | trousers / pants |
| ๐ | de spijkerbroek / de jeans | jeans |
| ๐ฉฒ | de korte broek / de shorts | shorts |
| ๐ฉฑ | het badpak / de zwembroek | swimsuit / swimming trunks |
| ๐งฆ | de sok / de sokken | sock / socks |
| ๐ | de schoen / de schoenen | shoe / shoes |
| ๐ข | de laars / de laarzen | boot / boots |
| ๐ฉด | de sandaal / de sandalen | sandal / sandals |
๐ Accessories
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ | de hoed / de pet | hat (with brim) / cap |
| ๐งฃ | de sjaal | scarf |
| ๐งค | de handschoen / de handschoenen | glove / gloves |
| ๐ | de paraplu | umbrella |
| ๐ | de bril | glasses |
| ๐ถ๏ธ | de zonnebril | sunglasses |
| ๐ | de ring / de ketting | ring / necklace |
| โ | het horloge | watch |
| ๐ | de tas / de rugzak | bag / backpack |
| ๐ชข | de riem | belt |
๐๏ธ Shopping for Clothes
| Dutch phrase | English |
|---|---|
| Welke maat heeft u? | What size are you? |
| Ik heb maat medium / 38 / XL. | I am size medium / 38 / XL. |
| Mag ik dit passen? | Can I try this on? |
| Waar zijn de paskamers? | Where are the changing rooms? |
| Het past goed / Het past niet. | It fits well / It doesn't fit. |
| Het is te groot / te klein. | It is too big / too small. |
| Heeft u dit in een andere kleur? | Do you have this in another colour? |
| Hoeveel kost dit? | How much does this cost? |
| Kan ik dit ruilen? | Can I exchange this? |
โ๏ธ Practice Exercises
Translate into Dutch:
- I am wearing a blue shirt and jeans. โ Ik draag een blauw shirt en een spijkerbroek.
- What size are you? โ I am size large. โ Welke maat heb jij? โ Ik heb maat large.
- Can I try this dress on? โ Mag ik deze jurk passen?
- This jacket is too small. Do you have a larger size? โ Deze jas is te klein. Heeft u een grotere maat?
- I love your shoes! Where did you buy them? โ Ik vind je schoenen mooi! Waar heb je ze gekocht?
๐ Continue Learning
- ๐ Colors in Dutch โ describe the colour of your clothes
- ๐ Shopping & Money โ how to pay and handle transactions
- ๐ Numbers 1โ100 โ clothing sizes and prices
- ๐ Weather & Nature โ dressing for Dutch weather
- ๐ De vs Het โ de jas, het shirt, de rok
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