The Netherlands is famous for its unpredictable weather — and the Dutch love talking about it! Learning weather vocabulary will help you join in these essential Dutch conversations, whether you are chatting with a neighbor or watching the weather forecast on Dutch television.
Wist je dat?
The Dutch saying "Er bestaat geen slecht weer, alleen slechte kleding" means "There is no bad weather, only bad clothing." This perfectly captures the Dutch attitude — get proper gear and go out anyway! The Dutch cycle in rain, wind and even snow.
☀️ Weather Words
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| ☀️ | zonnig | sunny |
| 🌤️ | gedeeltelijk bewolkt | partly cloudy |
| ☁️ | bewolkt | cloudy |
| 🌧️ | regenachtig / het regent | rainy / it is raining |
| ⛈️ | onweer / het onweert | thunderstorm / there is a storm |
| ❄️ | sneeuw / het sneeuwt | snow / it is snowing |
| 💨 | winderig / het waait | windy / it is blowing |
| 🌫️ | mistig | foggy |
| 🌈 | de regenboog | rainbow |
| 🌡️ | de temperatuur | temperature |
🌡️ Temperature Vocabulary
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| warm (20°C+) | warm |
| koel (10–16°C) | cool |
| koud (under 5°C) | cold |
| ijskoud / vriezig | freezing cold |
| het vriest | it is freezing |
🌿 Nature Vocabulary
| Emoji | Dutch | English |
|---|---|---|
| 🌊 | de zee | sea |
| 🏞️ | de rivier | river |
| ⛰️ | de berg | mountain |
| 🌲 | het bos | forest / woods |
| 🌳 | de boom | tree |
| 🌸 | de bloem | flower |
| 🌾 | het veld | field |
| 🏖️ | het strand | beach |
Hoe is het weer vandaag? — Het is bewolkt en koel, maar het regent niet.What is the weather like today? — It is cloudy and cool, but it is not raining.
✏️ Practice
- It is raining → Het regent
- I love sunny weather → Ik hou van zonnig weer
🔗 Continue Learning
- 👉 Days & Months — seasons vocabulary
- 👉 Travel & Transport
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