chocolade
/ˌʃoː.koːˈlaː.də/masculine
The English word "chocolate" is chocolade in Dutch. It is also spelled chocola.
Meaning: food made from ground roasted cocoa beans (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chocolade | /ˌʃoː.koːˈlaː.də/ | masculine |
| chocola | /ˌʃoː.koːˈlaː/ | masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to the food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
Which one should you use?
chocolade is the standard spelling, while chocola is an alternative spelling of the same word. In informal speech, you may also encounter choco.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both chocolade and chocola are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ˌʃoː.koːˈlaː.də/.
Did you know?
- The Dutch word chocolade is an early loanword from Spanish, which had adapted the word from the Classical Nahuatl word chocolātl.
- In the Netherlands and Belgium, chocolade is often associated with Sinterklaas, where children receive large bags of chocolate treats in December.
- Belgium is famous for pralines, a specialized type of filled chocolade that is distinct from the standard chocolate bars common in the Netherlands.
Examples in context
- Ik hou van chocolade.I like chocolate.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for chocolade.Tatoeba #701113 by LaraCroft, translation #255034 by CK
- Hou je van chocolade?Do you like chocolate?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes chocolade.Tatoeba #7894872 by MarijnKp, translation #2800637 by CM
- Ik gaf Tom chocolade.I gave Tom chocolate.This sentence is useful for describing the act of giving chocolade to someone.Tatoeba #7894921 by MarijnKp, translation #7306650 by CK
- Heb je zin in een stukje chocola?Do you fancy a piece of chocolate?
- Laten we vanavond een film kijken met choco-ijscoupes erbij!Let's watch a movie tonight with chocolate sundaes on the side!
- 165 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Levi and Julia are sharing a snack at home.
- LeviWil je ook wat chocolade?Do you want some chocolate too?
- JuliaJa, graag, die ziet er lekker uit.Yes, please, that looks delicious.
- LeviHier heb je een stukje chocolade.Here, have a piece of chocolate.
- JuliaDank je wel, Levi.Thank you, Levi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chocolate” translations and entries chocolade, chocola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chocola, chocolade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
