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Dutch Vocabulary → Travel → Travel Destinations

As a Dutch language teacher, I often recommend my students to immerse themselves in the Dutch culture to excel in their language journey. One way to do this is by travelling to the Netherlands or any Dutch-speaking country. In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to travel destinations in Dutch.

Cities

Below are the names of some cities in the Netherlands and their translations in English:

Dutch	Pronunciation	English
Amsterdam	[ɑmstər'dɑm]	Amsterdam
Rotterdam	[roːtər'dɑm]	Rotterdam
Den Haag	[dɛn haːx]	The Hague
Utrecht	['ytrɛxt]	Utrecht
Maastricht	['maːstrɪxt]	Maastricht
Groningen	[ˈɣroːnɪŋə(n)]	Groningen
Eindhoven	['ɛi̯ntɦoːvə(n)]	Eindhoven
Nijmegen	['nɛi̯meːɣə(n)]	Nijmegen

Beaches

The Netherlands is known for its beautiful beaches that attract many tourists every year. Here are some beach related words in Dutch:

• Strand - beach
• Zee - sea
• Duinen - dunes
• Zand - sand
• Golven - waves
• Kustlijn - coastline

Castles

Castles are a common sight in the Netherlands due to its rich history. Here are some castle related words in Dutch:

• Kasteel - castle
• Gracht - moat
• Toren - tower
• Koninklijk - royal
• Middeleeuws - medieval

Museums

The Netherlands is rich in culture and art, and its museums reflect this. Check out some museum related words in Dutch:

• Museum - museum
• Kunst - art
• Expositie - exhibition
• Collectie - collection
• Beeldende kunst - visual arts

National Parks

The Netherlands is also known for its beautiful national parks. Here are some national parks related words in Dutch:

• Nationaal park - national park
• Natuur - nature
• Wandelen - hiking
• Fietsen - biking
• Dieren - animals

This concludes the lesson on Dutch vocabulary related to travel destinations. Keep practicing and expanding your Dutch vocabulary to enhance your language skills.

Sources

• Lijst van plaatsen in Nederland
• Lijst van kastelen in Nederland

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

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• Feelings and Emotions
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• Food in Dutch
• Professions and Occupations
• Animals
• Colors
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