hond
everyday
In Flemish "dog" is hond, the same as in standard Dutch. A small or beloved dog is a hondje.
Meaning: dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| hond | everyday |
| hondje | small dog |
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding -je makes a noun small or affectionate. The article stays de for hond and becomes het for hondje.
How do you pronounce it?
The h at the start is lightly breathed and the o is short.
Did you know?
- Dutch makes small forms of nouns with -je, a feature English does not have.
Examples in context
- De hond blaft.The dog barks.
- Mijn hondje is nog jong.My little dog is still young.
Example conversation
Femke walks in a park in Mechelen with her neighbor Dirk.
- DirkIs dat jouw hond?Is that your dog?
- FemkeJa, hij heet Max.Yes, his name is Max.
- DirkMooie hond.Nice dog.
