vloeitje
/ˈvlui̯.tjə/
The Dutch phrase for rolling paper is vloeitje. Wiktionary also lists vloeipapier.
Meaning: paper for rolling cigarettes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA |
|---|---|
| vloeitje | /ˈvlui̯.tjə/ |
| vloeipapier | /ˈvlui̯.paːˌpiːr/ |
The term refers to the paper used for rolling cigarettes. In a shop or among friends, people almost exclusively use the word vloeitje to refer to this item.
Which one should you use?
Vloeitje is the most common term used in casual conversation, whereas vloeipapier is more descriptive and formal.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the common term vloeitje plural, you add '-s' to get vloeitjes.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of vloeitje is /ˈvlui̯.tjə/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word vloeitje is derived from the verb vloeien, which means 'to flow'.
- The suffix -tje in vloeitje is a diminutive, which literally means 'little paper'. In Dutch, using diminutives is not just about size but often makes a word sound more cozy or casual.
- If you use the full term vloeipapier in a social setting like a café, you might actually sound slightly eccentric or overly academic to native speakers.
Examples in context
- Pardon, waar kan ik vloeipapier vinden?Excuse me, where can I find rolling paper?
- Hé, heb je nog vloe?Hey, do you have any vloe?
- Heb je nog een vloeitje?Do you have a rolling paper left?
- Ik moet nog vloeitjes kopen.I still need to buy rolling papers.
- Deze vloeitjes zijn erg dun.These rolling papers are very thin.
Example conversation
Lucas and Lisa are outside during a break.
- LucasLisa, heb jij toevallig een vloeitje?Lisa, do you happen to have a rolling paper?
- LisaJa, ik heb er nog een paar.Yes, I have a few left.
- LucasBedankt, dat is fijn van je.Thanks, that is kind of you.
- LisaGeen probleem, Lucas!No problem, Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rolling paper” translations and entries vloeitje, vloeipapier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vloeipapier, vloeitje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
