The Netherlands is one of the most visited countries in Europe, and Dutch people themselves love to travel. Whether you are navigating Amsterdam's canals, catching a train to Rotterdam, or heading to Schiphol Airport, this travel vocabulary guide will get you where you need to go.
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There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands! With over 23 million bikes for 17 million people, cycling is far more than transport — it is a cultural identity. The Dutch even have special bicycle highways (fietspaden) that stretch across the entire country.
🚗 Types of Transport
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| 🚲 | de fiets | bicycle |
| 🚗 | de auto | car |
| 🚌 | de bus | bus |
| 🚋 | de tram | tram / streetcar |
| 🚇 | de metro | subway / metro |
| 🚂 | de trein | train |
| 🚕 | de taxi | taxi |
| ⛵ | de boot | boat |
| ✈️ | het vliegtuig | airplane |
| 🚢 | het schip | ship |
🏨 Accommodation
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| het hotel | hotel |
| de camping / het kampeerterrein | campsite |
| het hostel / de jeugdherberg | hostel / youth hostel |
| inchecken | to check in |
| uitchecken | to check out |
| de receptie | reception |
| een kamer reserveren | to book a room |
✈️ At the Airport
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| het vliegveld / de luchthaven | airport |
| de vlucht | flight |
| het vertrek | departure |
| de aankomst | arrival |
| de bagage / het baggage | luggage / baggage |
| het paspoort | passport |
| het ticket / de boardingpas | ticket / boarding pass |
| de douane | customs |
🚉 Train Phrases
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| het station | train station |
| het perron | platform |
| het kaartje | ticket |
| Waar rijdt de trein naar Amsterdam? | Which train goes to Amsterdam? |
| Wanneer vertrekt de trein? | When does the train depart? |
| Is deze zitplaats bezet? | Is this seat taken? |
Ik wil graag een retourticket naar Utrecht, alstublieft.I would like a return ticket to Utrecht, please.
✏️ Practice
- I travel by train → Ik reis met de trein
- Where is the airport? → Waar is het vliegveld?
🔗 Continue Learning
- 👉 Numbers — for train times and prices
- 👉 Days & Time — for schedules
- 👉 Shopping — buying tickets
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