wetenschap
/ˈʋeːtənˌsxɑp/feminine
Science in Dutch is wetenschap.
wetenschap refers to the collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method.
Meaning: collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of wet (knowledge) and schap (a suffix denoting a state, condition or collective concept, similar to '-ship' in English).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of wetenschap is wetenschappen. The adjective form of the word is wetenschappelijk.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʋeːtənˌsxɑp/
Did you know?
- A common Dutch expression dat is geen hogere wiskunde serves as the cultural equivalent to 'it is not rocket science', replacing 'science' with 'higher mathematics'.
- In Dutch, wet also means 'law'. Because of this, wetenschap can subtly imply that science is the study of the laws of nature.
- The term wetenschapsfilosofie is used for 'philosophy of science', showing how Dutch builds complex academic concepts through long compounding.
Examples in context
- Dit is geen wetenschap.It's not rocket science.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'It's not rocket science' using wetenschap.Tatoeba #1084761 by Citrine, translation #479759 by sacredceltic
- Is dat echt wetenschap?Is that really science?This sentence is useful for asking 'Is that really science?' using wetenschap.Tatoeba #4564995 by lonepawn, translation #3663271 by Jesse
- Wetenschap is te moeilijk.Science is too hard.This sentence is useful for stating 'Science is too hard' using wetenschap.Tatoeba #4564992 by lonepawn, translation #1284174 by Scott
- De wetenschap heeft buitengewone ontdekkingen gedaan.Science has made extraordinary discoveries.
- Natuurwetenschap is essentieel voor het begrijpen van ons universum.Science is essential for understanding our universe.
- Ze heeft veel kennis van scheikunde.She has a lot of knowledge about chemistry.
- 71 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Levi and Emma are talking about their favorite school subjects.
- LeviWat is jouw favoriete vak op school?What is your favorite subject at school?
- EmmaIk hou heel veel van wetenschap.I love science very much.
- LeviDat is interessant, maar ik vind het lastig.That is interesting, but I find it difficult.
- EmmaIk kan je helpen met de wetenschap.I can help you with the science.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “science” translations and entries wetenschap, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
