The Feelings and Emotions in Dutch
In het Nederlands zijn er verschillende woorden om gevoelens uit te drukken. Het is handig om deze woorden te leren, zodat je beter kunt communiceren over hoe je je voelt.
Say them out loud, not just in your head
Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the feelings in a real Dutch conversation with SPAIKING.
| English | Dutch | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| happy | blij | blay | |
| sad | verdrietig | ver-dree-tig | |
| angry | boos | bohs | |
| scared | bang | bahng | |
| tired | moe | moo | |
| excited | opgewonden | op-ge-von-den | |
| bored | verveeld | ver-vaylt | |
| nervous | nerveus | ner-vays | |
| surprised | verrast | ver-rast | |
| confused | verward | ver-vart | |
| calm | kalmpjes | kahlm-kyas | |
| proud | trots | trots |
Practice speaking Dutch
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the feelings in Dutch?
In Dutch, the feelings are: blij, verdrietig, boos, bang, moe, opgewonden, verveeld, nerveus, verrast, verward, kalmpjes, trots. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the feelings in Dutch?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.