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How to Say "Beer" in Dutch

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
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"Beer" in Dutch 路 say it like beer

The most natural way to say "Beer" in Dutch is bier. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

pils
commonly used for lager beer
speciaalbier
refers to craft or specialty beers

When to use it

You can use 'bier' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It is also used in casual conversations about beverages. When discussing different types of beer, you might specify 'pils' or 'speciaalbier'.

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Examples in Dutch

DutchEnglish
Ik drink graag een koud biertje.I like to drink a cold beer.
Wat voor bier heb je?What kind of beer do you have?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'bier' with 'biertje', which is a diminutive form meaning 'a small beer'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear bier, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Dutch with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Wat is het verschil tussen pils en speciaalbier?

Pils is een type lager, terwijl speciaalbier vaak unieke smaken en brouwtechnieken heeft.

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