Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| veganist | /ˌveː.ɣaːˈnɪst/ | masculine |
| veganiste | /ˌveː.ɣaːˈnɪs.tə/ | feminine |
Use veganist or veganiste to refer to a person who follows veganism. To describe things like food, products or a lifestyle, use the adjectives veganistisch or vegan.
Which one should you use?
veganist is the masculine noun used for a male person, while veganiste is the feminine noun used for a female person. If you are talking about the person, use the noun. If you are describing an object or a way of life, use the adjectives veganistisch or vegan.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun veganist is veganisten. When using the adjective veganistisch to describe a noun, it typically takes an inflectional -e ending, such as in veganistische melk.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌveː.ɣaːˈnɪst/.
Did you know?
- Dutch speakers often use the word vega as a shorthand for vegetarians, which can lead to confusion when distinguishing between vega and veganist.
- In many Dutch contexts, such as grocery shopping, you might see the word plantaardig instead of vegan to describe products that are 'plant-based'.
- The Dutch language has a specific word vleesvervanger for 'meat substitute' which is used far more frequently than the phrase 'vegan meat'.
Examples in context
- Ik ben een veganist.I'm a vegan.This sentence is useful for stating your own identity as a veganist.Tatoeba #6004332 by Ag12x, translation #4086788 by pullnosemans
- Tom is een veganist.Tom is a vegan.This sentence is useful for identifying Tom as a veganist.Tatoeba #7611394 by MarijnKp, translation #6678388 by Eccles17
- Hij is een veganist.He's vegan.This sentence is useful for identifying him as a veganist.Tatoeba #10095650 by Raizin, translation #8476065 by CH
- Ik ben op zoek naar plantaardige producten.I am looking for plant-based products.
- Ik ben op zoek naar veganistische productenI am looking for vegan products
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Example conversation
Lisa and Noah are discussing Noah's lifestyle choices at a cafe.
- LisaNoah, ben jij nu een veganist?Noah, are you a veganist now?
- NoahJa, ik ben een veganist geworden.Yes, I have become a veganist.
- LisaDat is een grote verandering voor je.That is a big change for you.
- NoahJa, maar ik voel me veel beter.Yes, but I feel much better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vegan” translations and entries veganist, veganiste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
