Peter
/ˈpeː.tər/
Peter is the Dutch way to say the male given name Peter.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Piet is a common informal nickname for Peter in Dutch.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈpeː.tər/.
Did you know?
- In the Netherlands, Piet is not just a nickname for Peter but is the iconic name of the assistant to Sinterklaas who delivers gifts to children.
- There is a rare Dutch word peter derived from the Latin patrīnus, which refers to a godfather.
- If you see the name written as Petrus in an old Dutch text, it is the Latinized version often used in religious or legal contexts.
Examples in context
- Peter houdt van Jane.Peter loves Jane.This sentence shows the subject Peter expressing affection.Tatoeba #677158 by Citrine, translation #34027 by CN
- Peter is een avondmens.Peter is a night owl.This sentence uses Peter to describe someone who prefers the evening.Tatoeba #4278685 by Aubrey, translation #4325442 by Adelpa
- Peter is mijn oudste zoon.Peter is my eldest son.This sentence uses Peter to identify a relationship to a parent.Tatoeba #4819484 by martinod, translation #11516506 by megamanenm
- Hallo Piet!Hello Peter!
- Dag Peter!Hi Peter!
- Hoe gaat het, Piet?How are you, Peter?
- Peter, wil je vanavond meekomen naar de film?Peter, do you want to come to the movies tonight?
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sophie and Levi are talking about their mutual friend at a cafe.
- SophieKen je Peter ook?Do you know Peter too?
- LeviJa, Peter is een goede vriend.Yes, Peter is a good friend.
- SophieIs Peter vandaag vrij?Is Peter off today?
- LeviNee, hij moet werken.No, he has to work.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Peter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Peter, peter, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
