ui
/œy̯/masculine
The Dutch word for onion is ui. Wiktionary also lists ajuin.
Meaning: bulb (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ui | /œy̯/ | masculine |
| ajuin | /aːˈjœy̯n/ | masculine |
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ui is uien.
How do you pronounce it?
/œy̯/
Did you know?
- The Dutch word ui is actually a linguistic accident. It was originally a misinterpretation of the plural form of the Middle Dutch word uyen.
- In traditional Dutch cuisine, the 'onion' is often the central base for 'stamppot', a dish where the vegetable is mashed into potatoes to create a thick porridge.
- There are two distinct words for onion in Dutch, ui and ajuin, despite them referring to the same vegetable.
Examples in context
- Die ui is verrot.That onion is rotten.This sentence is useful for describing a rotten ui.Tatoeba #13885481 by Tom9358, translation #13885482 by Tom9358
- Deze ui is niet lekker.This onion doesn't taste good.This sentence is useful for describing an onion that does not taste good using ui.Tatoeba #13885473 by Tom9358, translation #13885475 by Tom9358
- Het meisje heeft een ui moeten eten.The girl has had to eat an onion.This sentence is useful for saying someone had to eat an ui.Tatoeba #13788712 by Tom9358, translation #13788714 by Tom9358
- De soep bevat uien.The soup contains onions.
- Ik gebruik altijd een uitje in mijn salade.I always use a little onion in my salad.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Daan are preparing a salad together.
- JuliaHeb je de ui al gesneden?Have you cut the onion yet?
- DaanNee, ik doe dat nu.No, I am doing that now.
- JuliaPas op met die ui, Daan.Be careful with that onion, Daan.
- DaanIk begin al te huilen!I'm already starting to cry!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “onion” translations and entries ui, ajuin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ajuin, ui, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
