Dutch

The Dutch word for “pretty” is mooi.

In Flanders the usual Christmas greeting is Zalig Kerstfeest. You will also hear Zalige Kerstdagen and the more widely Dutch Vrolijk Kerstfeest.

The English word “gorgeous” can be translated into Dutch as prachtig. Prachtig is used to describe something that is very beautiful.

The English phrase “square root” is vierkantswortel in Dutch. In Dutch, you can say vierkantswortel trekken to mean calculating square roots.

The English word pelvis is translated into Dutch as bekken. The term refers to the bone.

The Dutch word for mother is moeder. moeder is a feminine noun used to refer to a female human who has given birth to or is parenting a child.

In Flemish Schatje is the common word for “sweetheart”. Liefje and schat also work, and all three can be used for a partner or a child.

The English phrase “grandma” is translated into Dutch as oma. oma is used to refer to a grandmother.

The English word danger is gevaar in Dutch. gevaar is a neuter noun used to describe exposure to likely harm.

The English word “snake” can be translated into Dutch as slang or serpent.