Language/Dutch/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Dutch learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the most common animals in Dutch! Animals are essential vocabulary for communication, especially if you are with Dutch speakers that love the countryside and love talking about animals. So, let's begin! 🐶🐱🐎
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Places in a City, Education, Drinks and Beverages & Adjectives in Dutch.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the most common animals:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| hond | hont | dog |
| kat | kaaht | cat |
| paard | pa:rt | horse |
| koe | koo | cow |
| schaap | ska:p | sheep |
| varken | var-kuhn | pig |
| kip | kip | chicken |
| haan | haan | rooster |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mijn tante heeft een schattige hond. (My aunt has a cute dog.)
- Person 2: Wat voor hond heeft ze? (What kind of dog does she have?)
- Person 1: Een kleine Chihuahua. (A small Chihuahua.)
Reptiles[edit | edit source]
Now, let's take a look at some reptiles:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| slang | slahng | snake |
| krokodil | kro-ko-deel | crocodile |
| schildpad | schild-paht | turtle |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mijn vriendin is bang voor slangen. (My girlfriend is afraid of snakes.)
- Person 2: Ik houd erg van schildpadden. (I really love turtles.)
Rodents[edit | edit source]
Next, let's focus on rodents:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| rat | raht | rat |
| muis | muis | mouse |
| hamster | ham-ster | hamster |
| konijn | kon-ijn | rabbit |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ratten zijn eng. (Rats are scary.)
- Person 2: Ik heb een schattige hamster. (I have a cute hamster.)
Aquatic Animals[edit | edit source]
Now, let's take a closer look at aquatic animals:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vis | vis | fish |
| haai | haai | shark |
| walvis | wal-vis | whale |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ik houd van vissen. (I love fishing.)
- Person 2: Pas op voor haaien! (Be careful of sharks!)
Birds[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's talk about some birds:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vogel | vo-ghel | bird |
| duif | duif | pigeon |
| adelaar | a-de-lar | eagle |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ik hoorde een vogel fluiten. (I heard a bird singing.)
- Person 2: Kijk, daar is een duif. (Look, there's a pigeon.)
Fun Fact[edit | edit source]
Animal idioms are often used in the Dutch language. Here's a cool one:
"De kat uit de boom kijken" literally means "watching the cat from the tree." This means waiting and observing the situation before taking action.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for this Dutch lesson about animals. Try to practice the vocabulary by talking with native Dutch speakers on the Polyglot Club website. To improve your Dutch Vocabulary, you can also check out our Dutch questions section. Dankjewel! 😎
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Videos[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Dutch vocabulary - lesson 21: animals in dutch
- How To Talk About Animals In Dutch
- Dutch Animal Names: The Ultimate List for Language Learners