Whether you love fashion or just need to get dressed, knowing clothing vocabulary in Dutch is essential. This guide covers everything from everyday clothing to accessories, and includes useful phrases for shopping for clothes in the Netherlands.
Wist je dat?
Traditional Dutch wooden shoes called klompen are still worn by some farmers and gardeners today! The Netherlands produces about 3 million pairs of klompen per year, mostly as souvenirs for tourists, but many Dutch people actually wear them for gardening.
👕 Everyday Clothing
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| 👕 | het t-shirt / het shirt | t-shirt / shirt |
| 👔 | het overhemd | dress shirt |
| 🧥 | de jas / de mantel | coat / overcoat |
| 🥼 | de trui / de sweater | sweater / jumper |
| 👗 | de jurk | dress |
| 👗 | de rok | skirt |
| 👖 | de broek | trousers / pants |
| 👖 | de spijkerbroek / de jeans | jeans |
| 🩲 | de korte broek / de short | shorts |
| 👙 | het badpak | swimsuit |
| 🧦 | de sok / de sokken | sock / socks |
| 👟 | de schoen / de schoenen | shoe / shoes |
| 👢 | de laars / de laarzen | boot / boots |
| 🩴 | de sandaal / de sandalen | sandal / sandals |
👒 Accessories
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| 👜 | de tas | bag / handbag |
| 🎒 | de rugzak | backpack |
| ⌚ | het horloge | watch |
| 💍 | de ring | ring |
| 💎 | de ketting | necklace |
| 🕶️ | de zonnebril | sunglasses |
| 🧣 | de sjaal | scarf |
| 🧤 | de handschoenen | gloves |
| 🧢 | de pet / de hoed | cap / hat |
🛍️ Shopping for Clothes: Useful Phrases
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Mag ik dit passen? | Can I try this on? |
| Heeft u dit in een andere maat? | Do you have this in another size? |
| Wat kost dit? | How much does this cost? |
| Het past goed / slecht | It fits well / badly |
| Te groot / te klein | Too big / too small |
| de kleedkamer | changing room / fitting room |
Ik zoek een blauwe trui in maat medium.I am looking for a blue sweater in size medium.
✏️ Practice
- I wear jeans → Ik draag een spijkerbroek
- Black shoes → zwarte schoenen
🔗 Continue Learning
- 👉 Colors — describe clothing colors
- 👉 Shopping & Money
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