How to Say "Monkey" in Dutch - How To Say Guide

aap

/aːp/masculine

The English word "monkey" translates to Dutch as aap. Wiktionary also lists apin.

Meaning: primate (noun)

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“monkey” in Dutch
Dutch	IPA	Note
aap	/aːp/	masculine
apin	/aːˈpɪn/	feminine

The word refers to the primate.

aap is the masculine form, while apin is the feminine form.

/aːp/

If you call something aapstikke, it is actually a slang way of saying 'very' or 'extremely', though this is a play on the word and not a literal description.
In the Netherlands, the phrase de aap komt uit de mouw literally means 'the monkey comes out of the sleeve' and is used when someone's true intentions are finally revealed.
Calling someone an aap in Dutch is often a playful or affectionate way to call them 'silly' or 'cheeky' rather than a literal animal comparison.

Hij aapt een aap na.
He is imitating a monkey.
This sentence shows the use of aap in the context of imitation.
Tatoeba #6691566 by martinod, translation #6703971 by Micsmithel
De dokter is een aap!
The doctor is a monkey!
This sentence shows a figurative use of aap.
Tatoeba #11522297 by megamanenm, translation #8422203 by whykels
De aap wil een banaan.
The monkey wants a banana.
This sentence shows a literal use of aap regarding an animal's desire.
Tatoeba #11514955 by megamanenm, translation #5147543 by CarpeLanam
De aap slingerde behendig van tak naar tak.
The monkey swung skillfully from branch to branch.
Ooh, kijk eens naar dat schattige aapje!
Oh, look at that cute little monkey!
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Daan and Lisa are at the zoo.

Daan

Kijk, daar zit een kleine aap!
Look, there is a small monkey sitting there!
Lisa

Wat is die aap aan het doen?
What is that monkey doing?
Daan

Hij klimt heel snel in de boom.
He is climbing very fast in the tree.
Lisa

Dat is een grappige aap.
That is a funny monkey.

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