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The Dutch word for pond is vijver. The word vijver refers to a small lake.

In Flemish “yes” is Ja, the same word as in standard Dutch. For a stronger yes you can say jawel or zeker. Ja is the normal answer.

In Dutch, the phrase for “bless you” (said after a sneeze) is gezondheid. The most common way to respond to someone sneezing is to say gezondheid.

The Dutch word for home is thuis. The term home in English can refer to a house or structure where someone lives.

The English word ‘one’ is translated to Dutch as één. één is used as the cardinal number one, or when referring to the digit or figure itself.

The Dutch phrase for “I will” is Ik zal. Ik zal is used to express a promise or a future intention.

The English phrase “see you” is translated into Dutch as tot ziens. tot ziens is used to say goodbye or see you later.

The Dutch phrase for swear words is scheldwoorden.

Sorry is the Dutch way to say “I am sorry”. Sorry is a common and widely used apology for mistakes or minor social offenses in everyday life.

The Dutch word for pearl is parel. The word parel refers to the rounded, shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks.