geit
/ɣɛi̯t/feminine
The Dutch word for goat is geit. Wiktionary also lists bok.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| geit | /ɣɛi̯t/ | feminine |
| bok | /bɔk/ | masculine |
Which one should you use?
While geit is the standard feminine noun for a goat, bok specifically refers to a male goat. In many contexts, bok is also used in a playful or affectionate way to talk about goats.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of geit is geiten, whereas the plural form of bok is bokken.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɣɛi̯t/
Did you know?
- The word bok has a potential historical connection to the Javanese word mbok, which is used to address an older woman or mother.
- While geit refers to the animal, the word bok is also the term used for a sawhorse or trestle in a workshop.
- The word bok appears in the Dutch term bokspringen, which is a traditional leaping game similar to vaulting.
Examples in context
- Ik melk mijn geit.I'm milking my goat.This sentence shows how to use geit when discussing milking an animal.Tatoeba #13422981 by Tom9358, translation #6873244 by CK
- Ik hou van geitenkaas.I love goat cheese.This sentence demonstrates how geit appears in the context of goat cheese.Tatoeba #13119484 by PaulP, translation #2361642 by CK
- Tom hield een geit als huisdier.Tom kept a goat for a pet.This sentence illustrates using geit when talking about a pet.Tatoeba #9486562 by MarijnKp, translation #5745270 by CM
- De boerderij heeft een mooie geit.The farm has a beautiful goat.
- Ik hou van geiten.I love goats.
- Kijk eens naar die schattige bok!Look at that cute goat!
- Ik wil een huisdier en denk eraan om een bok te adopteren.I want a pet and I'm considering adopting a goat.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sophie and Daan are visiting a small farm.
- SophieKijk, daar staat een kleine geit!Look, there is a small goat standing there!
- DaanJa, die geit ziet er erg schattig uit.Yes, that goat looks very cute.
- SophieMag ik de geit even aaien?May I pet the goat for a moment?
- DaanDat kan, maar pas op voor de bok.You can, but watch out for the billy goat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries geit, bok, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bok, geit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
