Shopping in the Netherlands is a wonderful experience — from the bustling street markets to modern shopping centres and cosy neighbourhood shops. This guide gives you all the vocabulary and phrases you need to shop confidently in Dutch.
Wist je dat?
The Albert Heijn supermarket chain was founded in 1887 in Oostzaan and is now the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. You will find one on almost every Dutch high street! The Dutch also love their weekly outdoor markets — Amsterdam's Albert Cuypmarkt is one of the largest in Europe.
🏪 Types of Shops
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| 🛒 | de supermarkt | supermarket |
| 🧺 | de markt | market |
| 🏬 | het winkelcentrum | shopping centre |
| 🥐 | de bakkerij | bakery |
| 🥩 | de slagerij | butcher's |
| 💊 | de apotheek | pharmacy |
| 👕 | de kledingwinkel | clothing shop |
| 📚 | de boekhandel | bookshop |
| 🍷 | de slijterij | off-licence / liquor store |
| 🏪 | de winkelier | shopkeeper |
💰 Money & Paying
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| 💶 | de euro | euro |
| 🪙 | het kleingeld | small change |
| 💳 | de pinpas / de creditcard | debit card / credit card |
| 🧾 | het bonnetje / de bon | receipt |
| 💸 | betalen | to pay |
| 💰 | Hoeveel kost dit? | How much does this cost? |
| 🔄 | wisselen | to change money |
| 📉 | de korting | discount |
🛒 Shopping Phrases
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Mag ik u helpen? | Can I help you? |
| Ik zoek een... | I am looking for a... |
| Heeft u dit in een andere maat? | Do you have this in another size? |
| Mag ik afrekenen? | Can I pay? |
| Mag ik pinnen? | Can I pay by card? |
| Wilt u een tasje? | Would you like a bag? |
| Heeft u het kleiner? | Do you have exact change? |
| Ik neem dit. | I'll take this. |
Hoeveel kost die rode jas? — Die kost vijfenveertig euro.How much does that red coat cost? — That costs forty-five euros.
Mag ik afrekenen? Ik wil graag pinnen.Can I pay? I'd like to pay by card.
✏️ Practice
- I want to pay by card → Ik wil graag pinnen
- Can I have a receipt? → Mag ik een bonnetje?
- How much is this? → Hoeveel kost dit?
🔗 Continue Learning
- 👉 Numbers — prices and quantities
- 👉 Food & Drinks
- 👉 Clothing
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