Dutch

The English word ‘cherry’ is kers in Dutch. The term is used to refer to the fruit. The form kers specifically refers to the sweet variety of cherry.

The English phrase library translates to Dutch as bibliotheek. A library is an institution which holds books, etc.

The Dutch word for elephant is olifant. The word refers to the mammal.

The Dutch word for sweetheart is Schatje. Schatje is a very common term of endearment used between romantic partners and also by parents toward children.

The English word “dates” (referring to the fruit) is translated into Dutch as dadels. The term refers to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree.

The English phrase ‘gastritis’ is translated into Dutch as gastritis.

The English word bear (the mammal) is translated into Dutch as beer. The word refers to the large mammal of the family Ursidae.

The Dutch word for creek is beek. The word beek is used to refer to a stream of water.

The English phrase “my name is” can be expressed in Dutch as mijn naam is… or ik heet…

The Dutch word for duck is eend. The word eend refers to the aquatic bird of the family Anatidae.