Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Dutch. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): Wablieft? |
| Can you show me?: Kunt u me de weg wijzen? |
| I'm lost: Ik ben de weg kwijt |
| I'm not from here: Ik ben niet van hier |
| Can I help you?: Kan ik je helpen |
| Can you help me?: Kun je me helpen |
| It's near here: Het is vlakbij |
| It's far from here: Het is ver weg |
| Go straight: Ga rechtdoor |
| Turn left: Sla linksaf |
| Turn right: Sla rechtsaf |
| One moment please!: Een momentje alstublieft |
| Come with me!: Kom maar mee! |
| How can I get to the museum? : Hoe kom ik bij het museum |
| How long does it take to get there?: Hoe ver is het? |
| Downtown (city center): Stadscentrum |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: Vlakbij | |
| Far: Ver weg | |
| Right: Rechts | |
| Left: Links |
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| Straight: Rechtdoor | |
| There: er / daar | |
| Here: hier | |
| To walk: Lopen |
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| To drive: Rijden | |
| To turn: Afslaan, omkeren | |
| Traffic light: Verkeerslicht |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Dutch. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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