vandaag
/vɑnˈdaːx/
The Dutch word for 'today' is vandaag.
vandaag is an adverb meaning 'on the current day'. It can also function as a noun.
Meaning: on the current day (adv)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, vandaag does not change its form based on the tense of the sentence. Additionally, starting a sentence with vandaag is a common way to emphasize the current day, often followed by an inversion of the subject and verb (e.g., Vandaag is het… instead of Het is vandaag…).
How do you pronounce it?
/vɑnˈdaːx/
Did you know?
- While vandaag means 'today', the Dutch use the word vandaag in the phrase vandaag de dag to mean 'nowadays' or 'in this day and age'.
- The word vandaag originates from the phrase van dage, which literally means 'of the day'.
- The word dag inside vandaag is used in a wide variety of greetings, such as goedendag or simply dag for both hello and goodbye.
Examples in context
- Het is heet vandaag.It's warm today.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature using the form vandaag.Tatoeba #377890 by Dorenda, translation #750677 by sctld
- Het is fris vandaag.It's cool today.Tatoeba #377919 by Dorenda, translation #242990 by CK
- Vandaag is het koud.It's cold today.Tatoeba #655330 by Citrine, translation #242809 by CK
- Ik wil u graag ontmoeten vandaagI want to meet you today
- Het is heden niet mogelijk om uw aanvraag te verwerkenIt is not possible to process your request today
- 1175 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noah and Julia are talking about their schedules at home.
- NoahWat ga je vandaag doen?What are you going to do today?
- JuliaIk moet vandaag veel werken.I have to work a lot today.
- NoahHeb je vandaag tijd voor mij?Do you have time for me today?
- JuliaNee, ik ben vandaag te druk.No, I am too busy today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “today” translations and entries vandaag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vandaag, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
