kip
everyday
In Flemish "chicken" is kip, the same word as in standard Dutch. In local dialects you will hear kieken.
Meaning: chicken (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| kip | everyday |
| kieken | dialect |
Kip means both the live bird and the meat, as in Ik eet vandaag kip.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Many Flemish dialects keep a long vowel in this word, which is why kieken is heard in some regions.
Did you know?
- The Dutch word kip and the English word "chicken" are not related in origin.
Examples in context
- Er loopt een kip in de tuin.A chicken is walking in the garden.
- Ik eet vandaag kip.I am eating chicken today.
Example conversation
Anna shows her son Lucas the farm animals.
- LucasWat is dat?What is that?
- AnnaDat is een kip.That is a chicken.
- LucasEen kip!A chicken!
