melk
/mɛlk/feminine
The Dutch word for milk is melk.
Meaning: liquid (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
melk is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mɛlk/
Did you know?
- Historically, the Dutch used the phrase met de melk en het kind weggooien which literally means 'throwing out the baby with the milk' instead of the English 'bath water'.
- In Dutch, the verb melken is used not only for extracting milk from a cow but also as a slang term meaning to exploit someone for money or resources.
- While 'milk' in English is almost always a liquid, the Dutch word melk can also refer to the white, creamy substance produced by certain types of mushrooms.
Examples in context
- De melk is op.We're out of milk.This sentence shows how to express that you have run out of melk.Tatoeba #12511003 by Tom9358, translation #1893627 by CK
- De melk is zuur.The milk is sour.This sentence is useful for describing milk that has turned sour.Tatoeba #3886326 by Globetrotter, translation #3132271 by CK
- Ik hou van melk.I like milk.This sentence expresses a preference for melk.Tatoeba #7898246 by MarijnKp, translation #3822435 by CK
- Mag ik wat melk in mijn koffie?May I have some milk in my coffee?
- Heb je nog melk in de koelkast?Do you still have milk in the fridge?
- Ik drink graag een glas melk voor het slapengaan.I like to drink a glass of milk before going to bed.
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Example conversation
Sophie and Noah are in the kitchen during breakfast.
- NoahHeb je nog melk voor de thee?Do you have any milk for the tea?
- SophieJa, de melk staat daar.Yes, the milk is over there.
- NoahDank je, Sophie.Thank you, Sophie.
- SophieGraag gedaan, Noah.You're welcome, Noah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “milk” translations and entries melk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
