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Dutch Vocabulary → Family → Family Members

As a Dutch language teacher, I have noticed that one of the most important topics for students who are just starting to learn Dutch is family-related vocabulary. Therefore, in this lesson, I will cover the most common Dutch words and expressions used for family members.

Immediate family

In Dutch, just like in many other languages, there are different words to distinguish between family members:

Parents

• Vader - father
• Moeder - mother
• Ouders - parents

Siblings

• Broer - brother
• Zus - sister
• Broers en zussen - siblings

Children

• Zoon - son
• Dochter - daughter
• Kinderen - children

Extended family

In addition to the immediate family members mentioned above, it can also be useful to know Dutch words for extended family members:

Grandparents

• Opa - grandfather
• Oma - grandmother
• Grootvader - grandfather
• Grootmoeder - grandmother

Aunts and Uncles

• Tante - aunt
• Oom - uncle
• Tantes en ooms - aunts and uncles

Cousins

• Neef - male cousin
• Nicht - female cousin
• Neven en nichten - cousins

Tips for memorizing family vocabulary

To help you memorize the Dutch family-related vocabulary, here are some useful tips:

• Practice with flashcards: Write the Dutch word on one side and the English equivalent on the other side. Test yourself by looking at the Dutch word and trying to remember the translation.

• Associate the words with images: Create a mental image of each family member's word association in your mind, like picturing your father standing next to you while you say "vader."

• Use mnemonics to remember difficult words: Make up a funny story or sentence that includes the Dutch word for the specific family member. For example: "My uncle Oom loves to eat apples."

Conclusion

Learning the Dutch vocabulary for family members is essential for those who want to connect with Dutch speakers and have everyday conversations. By practicing regularly, using flashcards or mental association, anyone can master these words.

Sources

• Dutch Family and Pets Vocabulary with Pronunciation - ielanguages ...
• Family words in Dutch
• Family in Dutch | coLanguage
• Dutch vocabulary - lesson 20: family/relatives in dutch

Table of Contents - Dutch Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Vowels and Consonants
• Accent Marks and Stress

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Nouns and Articles

• Gender and Articles
• Plural and Diminutives

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Verbs and Conjugation

• Present Tense and Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Modal Verbs

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs
• Order of Adjectives and Adverbs

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Prepositions and Pronouns

• Prepositions of Place and Time
• Reflexive and Possessive Pronouns

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Family

• Family Members
• Family Life and Relationships

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Food and Drinks

• Food and Ingredients
• Drinks and Beverages

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Travel

• Means of Transport
• Travel Destinations

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Work and Jobs

• Professions and Occupations
• Job Applications and Interviews

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The Netherlands

• Geography and Landmarks
• History and Traditions

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Dutch Customs

• Greetings and Etiquette
• Holidays and Celebrations

Related Lessons

• Body
• Beverages
• Art
• Education
• Family Life and Relationships
• Numbers
• Months of the Year
• Travel Destinations
• Means of Transport
• Days of the Week