Verenigd Koninkrijk
/vərˈeːnɪxt ˈkoːnɪŋkˌrɛi̯k/word by wordneuter
The English phrase 'united kingdom' is translated into Dutch as Verenigd Koninkrijk.
Verenigd Koninkrijk is the term used for the sovereign state in Europe. To refer to people from the United Kingdom, you can use the phrase Britse mensen.
Meaning: sovereign state in Europe (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of Verenigd, meaning 'united' and Koninkrijk, meaning 'kingdom'.
How does it change in a sentence?
This neuter noun is used with the definite article het when referring to the United Kingdom, as in het Verenigd Koninkrijk.
How do you pronounce it?
/vərˈeːnɪxt ˈkoːnɪŋkˌrɛi̯k/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When writing sentences in Dutch, avoid forgetting to include the definite article het before Verenigd Koninkrijk.
Did you know?
- While Verenigd Koninkrijk is the official name, Dutch speakers often use the word Engeland to refer to the entire United Kingdom in casual conversation.
- The Dutch word rijk inside koninkrijk can mean both 'kingdom' and 'rich', leading to puns in Dutch regarding the wealth of a monarchy.
- Dutch newspapers often abbreviate Verenigd Koninkrijk as VK, mirroring the English UK.
Examples in context
- Ik woon in het Verenigd Koninkrijk.I live in the United Kingdom.This sentence shows how to state where you live using Verenigd Koninkrijk.Tatoeba #7803881 by MarijnKp, translation #7803810 by MisterBrown
- Zij woont in het Verenigd Koninkrijk.She lives in the United Kingdom.This sentence demonstrates the use of Verenigd Koninkrijk when talking about a female subject.Tatoeba #7803877 by MarijnKp, translation #7803807 by MisterBrown
- Yidir woont in het Verenigd Koninkrijk.Yidir lives in the United Kingdom.This sentence provides another example of using Verenigd Koninkrijk with a specific subject name.Tatoeba #7803879 by MarijnKp, translation #7803808 by MisterBrown
- Het Verenigd Koninkrijk is een belangrijke handelspartner.The United Kingdom is an important trading partner.
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Lisa are discussing travel plans in a cafe.
- LucasGa je naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk?Are you going to the United Kingdom?
- LisaJa, ik bezoek Londen.Yes, I am visiting London.
- LucasWat leuk voor jou!How nice for you!
- LisaDank je wel, Lucas.Thank you, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “united kingdom” translations and entries Verenigd Koninkrijk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (verenigd, koninkrijk) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
