reclame
/rəˈklaː.mə/
The Dutch word for commercial is reclame.
reclame is a noun used to refer to an advertisement in a common media format.
Meaning: advertisement in a common media format (noun)
Which one should you use?
While reclame is the noun used for the advertisement itself, the related word commercieel is an adjective used to describe something that is of or pertaining to commerce.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is reclame. To talk about more than one advertisement, use the plural form reclames.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. It is pronounced /rəˈklaː.mə/.
Did you know?
- While reclame means 'commercial' in Dutch, the same word in French originally meant 'clamor' or 'loud shouting' to attract attention.
- The Dutch word reclame can be used as a warning. If someone says Dat is pure reclame, they might mean the claim is exaggerated or misleading.
- While reclame is the general term, the word spotje is often used colloquially for a short, catchy commercial.
Examples in context
- Ik hou van die reclame.I love that commercial.This sentence is useful for expressing an opinion about a specific reclame.Tatoeba #10638322 by rose_d, translation #252926 by CK
- Heb je de nieuwe reclame gezien?Did you see the new commercial?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has seen a new reclame.Tatoeba #10334071 by doemaar14, translation #1624887 by marcelostockle
- Heb je die nieuwe reclame gezien?Have you seen that new commercial?
- Dat nieuwe spotje op televisie is echt grappig!That new commercial on TV is really funny!
- De reclamespot duurde maar 30 seconden.The TV commercial only lasted 30 seconds.
- Die reclame was erg grappig.That commercial was very funny.
Example conversation
Sophie and Levi are watching television in the living room.
- SophieHeb je die nieuwe reclame al gezien?Have you seen that new commercial yet?
- LeviNee, ik heb hem gemist.No, I missed it.
- SophieHij komt zo weer voorbij.It will come by again soon.
- LeviDan kijken we er samen naar.Then we will watch it together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry reclame, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reclame, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
