Chapter 9 English learning Dutch


Read the definitions and hear the pronunciations of all the words in this chapter! Veel geluk!

Stad = City

Stad (de; noun; v; plural: steden):

City: A large and permanent human settlement, usually with extensive infrastructure and services.

Club = Club

Club (de; noun; v; plural: clubs):

Club: A venue or organization where people gather for social or recreational activities, often featuring music and dancing.

Licht = Light

Licht (de; noun; v; plural: lichten:

Light: Sources of illumination, typically used for visibility or decoration.

Muziek = Music

Muziek (de; noun; v; no plural):

Music: Auditory art form consisting of organized sound elements, often used for entertainment or expression.

Nacht = Night

Nacht (de; noun; v; plural: nachten):

Night: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise; a part of the 24-hour day.

Bar = Bar

Bar (de; noun; v; no plural):

Bar: A counter or area where beverages, especially alcoholic drinks, are served.

Pinnen = To pay with a card

Pinnen (verb):

To pay with a card: The act of making a payment using a bank card or credit card.

Contant = Cash

Contant (Adverb):

Cash: Adverb - describing a form of payment using physical currency

 

Hand = Hand

Hand (de; noun; v; plural: handen):

Hand: The body part at the end of the arm, including the fingers and palm.

Dichtbij = Close by/ Near

Dichtbij (preposition):

Close by/Near: Preposition - indicating proximity at a short distance in space or time; 

 

Aantal = Number/ Some

Aantal (het; noun; o; no plural):

Number: In addition to representing a numerical value, "een aantal" is a phrase that means "some" or "a certain number of" when referring to an unspecified quantity.

For example:

  • Ik heb een aantal boeken gelezen. (I have read some books.)

DJ = DJ

DJ (de; noun; v; plural: DJ's):

DJ: Disc jockey; a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience.



Volume = Volume

Volume (het; noun; o; no plural):

Volume: The loudness or intensity of a sound, often controlled by adjusting audio equipment.

Voet = Foot

Voet (de; noun; v; plural: voeten):

Foot: The lower extremity of the leg, below the ankle and consisting of the toes.

Maar = But

Maar (conjunction):

But: Conjunction - introducing a contrast or exception - used to express limitation or contradiction.

Arm = Arm

Arm (de; noun; v; plural: armen):

Arm: The upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

Maandag = Monday

Maandag (de; noun; v; no plural)

Monday: The first day of the week, following Sunday.

Dinsdag = Tuesday

Dinsdag (de; noun; v; no plural):

Tuesday: The second day of the week.

Woensdag = Wednesday

Woensdag (de; noun; v; no plural):

Wednesday: The third day of the week.

Donderdag = Thursday

Donderdag (de; noun; v; no plural): Thursday: The fourth day of the week.

Vrijdag = Friday

Vrijdag (de; noun; v; no plural):

Friday: The fifth day of the week.

Zaterdag = Saturday

Zaterdag (de; noun; v; no plural):

Saturday: The sixth day of the week.

Zondag = Sunday

Zondag (de; noun; v; no plural):

Sunday: The seventh day of the week, often considered a day of rest in various cultures.

Goed gedaan! You learned all the words from chapter 9, see you in the next chapter!