postcode
/ˈpɔstˌkoː.də/masculine
The English phrase "postcode" is translated into Dutch as postcode. Wiktionary also lists postnummer.
Meaning: sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| postcode | /ˈpɔstˌkoː.də/ | masculine |
| postnummer | feminine, masculine |
The term refers to a sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address.
Which one should you use?
While postcode is the standard term, postnummer is also used to refer to the same thing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some areas, particularly in Flanders, Belgium, the term postnummer is used instead of postcode.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of postcode is postcodes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpɔstˌkoː.də/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Dutch postcodes are so precise that a combination of a code and a house number can often identify a single specific address without needing the street name.
- The Belgian postnummer consists of only four digits, omitting the letters found in the Dutch postcode system.
- When writing a Dutch postcode, it is customary to leave exactly one space between the four numbers and the two letters.
Examples in context
- Dat is mijn postcode.This is my postcode.This sentence is useful for identifying one's own postcode.Tatoeba #8099562 by Elsofie, translation #8044281 by deniko
- De machine sorteert de brieven op postcode.The machine sorts the letters by postcode.This sentence describes how a machine sorts mail using the postcode.Tatoeba #12094493 by purple_ice, translation #12030365 by sundown
- Je moet de postcode op de envelop schrijven.You've got to write the postcode on the envelope.This sentence provides an instruction to write the postcode on an envelope.Tatoeba #9341858 by megamanenm, translation #8960773 by sundown
- Ik wil een brief versturen naar Amsterdam, wat is de postcode?I want to send a letter to Amsterdam, what is the postcode?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Daan are filling out a delivery form online.
- JuliaWat is de postcode van dit adres?What is the postcode of this address?
- DaanIk geloof dat het 1011 AB is.I believe it is 1011 AB.
- JuliaDaan, vul de postcode dan even in.Daan, please enter the postcode then.
- DaanOké, het is nu ingevuld.Okay, it is filled in now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “postcode” translations and entries postcode, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
