How to Say “Daisy” in Dutch

madeliefje
The English word daisy is madeliefje in Dutch.
madeliefje refers to the flower Bellis perennis.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word is a neuter noun and takes the article het, as in het madeliefje.

Did you know?

  • In some regions of the Netherlands and Belgium, daisies are colloquially called margrietjes, which shares a root with the name 'Margaret'.
  • The suffix -je in madeliefje is a diminutive that can imply something is cute or small, even though it is the standard name for the flower.
  • The word madeliefje is often used as a term of endearment for a small child in older Dutch literature.

Examples in context

  • Heb je misschien een madeliefje voor me?
    Would you have a daisy for me?
    This sentence demonstrates how to ask if someone has a madeliefje.
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  • Ik zag laatst een prachtig madeliefje in de tuin staan.
    I recently saw a beautiful daisy in the garden.
  • Er ligt een klein madeliefje in het gras.
    There is a small daisy in the grass.
  • Ik vind een madeliefje erg mooi.
    I think a daisy is very beautiful.

Example conversation

Sophie and Levi are walking through a meadow.

  1. Sophie

    Kijk, Levi, daar staat een madeliefje!
    Look, Levi, there is a daisy standing there!
  2. Levi

    Ja, het is een echt klein madeliefje.
    Yes, it is a real little daisy.
  3. Sophie

    Zal ik het madeliefje voor je plukken?
    Shall I pick the daisy for you?
  4. Levi

    Nee, laat het maar lekker in het gras.
    No, just leave it in the grass.

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