Dutch

To ask “what is your name?” in Dutch, you say Hoe heet je? This phrase is a common way to ask for someone’s name.

The English word ruby is translated into Dutch as robijn. robijn is a noun used to refer to a type of gem.

In Flemish “good afternoon” is Goeiemiddag. The standard Dutch spelling is Goedemiddag, and in speech both sound alike.

The Dutch word for dad is papa. papa is used as an informal way to refer to a father.

The Dutch word for intern is stagiair. The term refers to a student or recent graduate who works to gain experience in their chosen field.

The Dutch word for the English noun “train” is trein. The word trein refers to a line of connected cars or carriages used for transportation.

Jan is the Dutch male given name for Jan.

The Dutch word for nine is negen. negen is a cardinal number. It can also be used as a noun to refer to the digit or figure 9.

David is the Dutch equivalent of the English male given name David.

The Dutch verb for ‘speak’ is spreken. spreken is used when referring to the ability to communicate in a specific language.