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As a Dutch language teacher, I always try to make my lessons engaging and informative. In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to family life and relationships in Dutch. Whether you're living in the Netherlands or just interested in Dutch culture, knowing these words will help you communicate better with native speakers and understand everyday conversation. So let's get started!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: How to Say Hello and Greetings & Body.
Family Life
Marriage and Partnership
- huwelijk - /ˈɦy.we.lik/ - marriage
- getrouwd - /ɣəˈtrʌut/ - married
- verloofd - /vərˈloːft/ - engaged
- (levens)partner - /ˈleː.vəns.ˌpɑr.tər/ - (life)partner
- partner - /ˈpɑr.tnər/ - partner
Children and Parenthood
- kind - /kɪnt/ - child
- baby - /ˈbeɪ.bi/ - baby
- peuter - /ˈpøː.tər/ - toddler
- kleuter - /ˈkløː.tər/ - preschooler
- basisschoolkind - /ˈba.sɪs.sxol.kɪnt/ - elementary school student
- tiener - /ˈti.nər/ - teenager
- volwassene - /ˈvɔl.wɑ.sə.nə/ - adult
- ouderschap - /ˈʌu.dərs.ˌʃɑp/ - parenthood
- vader - /ˈvaː.dər/ - father
- moeder - /ˈmu.dər/ - mother
- zoon - /zoːn/ - son
- dochter - /ˈdɔx.tər/ - daughter
- broer - /ˈbruːr/ - brother
- zus - /zʏs/ - sister
Family Dynamics
- gezin - /ɣəˈzɪn/ - family, household
- familie - /faːˈmi.li/ - family, relatives
- stief- - /ˈstɛif/ - step-
- half- - /ˈhɑlf/ - half-
- alleenstaande ouder - /aː.lɛinˈstaːndə ˈʔʌupər/ - single parent
- adoptie - /ɑdɔpˈsi/ - adoption
- pleegzorg - /ˈpleɪ̯.ɣzɔrx/ - foster care
Relationships
Romantic Relationships
- relatie - /rɪlaˈtsi/ - relationship
- verliefd - /vərˈlifd/ - in love
- verloofd - /vərˈloːft/ - engaged
- samen - /ˈsaː.mən/ - together
- vriend(in) - /vrint(in)/ - friend, (girl/boy)friend
- geliefde - /ɣəˈliːf.də/ - loved one
Friendship
- vriend(in) - /vrint(in)/ - friend
- maatje - /ˈmaːt.jə/ - buddy
- kameraad - /ka.məˈraːt/ - comrade
- beste vriend(in) - /ˈbɛs.tə ˈvrint(in)/ - best friend
Family Ties
- verbinding - /vərˈbɪndɪŋ/ - connection
- band - /bɑnt/ - bond
- erfstuk - /ˈɛrf.styʊk/ - heirloom
- erfenis - /ɛrˈfeː.nɪs/ - inheritance
Whether you're talking to family members, friends, or romantic partners, these words will help you better express yourself and understand others. Take the time to practice them in context, and don't forget to have fun!
Practice
Here are some Dutch sentences related to family life and relationships. Can you translate them into English?
- Ik ben getrouwd met mijn partner.
- Wij hebben een peuter en een kleuter.
- Hij heeft een volwassen dochter.
- Mijn broer en ik hebben veel gemeen.
Sources
- Dutch Proverbs & Sayings About Life, Love, and All the Rest
- Dutch language - Wikipedia
- Dutch Quotes: A Glimpse Into the Heart of Netherlands
Videos
Family Life in the Netherlands | Easy Dutch 19 - YouTube
Other Lessons
- Animal
- Education
- Beverages
- Seasons
- Family Members
- Fruits
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Health
- Food and Ingredients
- Drinks and Beverages
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