The Directions in Dutch
In het Nederlands zijn er verschillende woorden voor richtingen en afstanden. Het is handig om deze woorden te leren, vooral als je je weg wilt vinden. Een tip is om ze te associëren met bekende plaatsen of situaties.
Say them out loud, not just in your head
Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the directions in a real Dutch conversation with SPAIKING.
| English | Dutch | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| left | links | links | |
| right | rechts | rekhts | |
| straight | rechtstreeks | rekht-streeks | |
| up | omhoog | om-hohg | |
| down | omlaag | om-laakh | |
| north | noord | noort | |
| south | zuid | zowd | |
| east | oost | oost | |
| west | west | west | |
| near | dichtbij | dicht-bay | |
| far | ver | ver |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the directions in Dutch?
In Dutch, the directions are: links, rechts, rechtstreeks, omhoog, omlaag, noord, zuid, oost, west, dichtbij, ver. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the directions in Dutch?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.