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How to Say "How much is this?" in Dutch

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hoeveel kost dit?
"How much is this?" in Dutch 路 say it like hoo-vayl kost dit

The most natural way to say "How much is this?" in Dutch is Hoeveel kost dit?. 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

Wat kost dit?
another common way to ask for the price
Hoeveel is dit?
a more casual way to inquire about the price

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know the price of an item in a store or market. It is polite and straightforward. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Dutch

DutchEnglish
Hoeveel kost dit boek?How much does this book cost?
Ik wil weten, hoeveel kost dit shirt?I want to know, how much does this shirt cost?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use 'kost' instead of 'is' when asking about price.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Hoeveel kost dit?, 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

Is het correct om 'Wat is de prijs?' te zeggen?

Ja, dat is ook correct, maar minder gebruikelijk dan 'Hoeveel kost dit?'.

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