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English to Dutch
This category covers translation of English words or phrases into Dutch.
526 Questions
What were the major objectives of the Dutch?
The major objectives of the Dutch during the Age of Exploration included establishing a lucrative trade network, particularly in spices and other goods from Asia, and expanding their colonial presence in the Americas and Southeast Asia. They aimed to challenge the monopolies of other European powers, such as Spain and Portugal, by gaining control of critical trade routes and markets. Additionally, the Dutch sought to enhance their economic power and influence through the establishment of the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch West India Company, facilitating both trade and colonization efforts.
Hoe gaat het vandaag means the same thing as 'How is your day going?'. The reason for this translation is that a person would never say it in the exact same way as you would say it in English.
What is the Dutch word for grandma?
"Grootmoeder" is a Dutch equivalent of "Grandmother." But they usually say 'oma' what is something like 'granny'
The Dutch adjective "groot" means "great, grand." The Dutch noun "moeder" means "mother." Its singular definite article is 'de' ("the").
What is Happy Father's Day in Dutch?
Leuke/goede Vaderdag.
Father's day is (in my opinion, a some commercial) day to celebrate fathers, just as Valentine's day is used to celebrate love and lovers.
And you say it when you hand your father a present, just as you use Happy birthday when you congratulate the one whose birthday it is when you hand him/her a present.
First of all, that's just disturbing.
Second, use google translate.
Who is "the Dutch colonist"? I believe there were more of them.
How do you spell Zoe in dutch?
Joanna (it's the same), but another form is Johanna.
Usually names are not translated in any language.
Tot ziens is a Dutch equivalent of 'Goodbye'. A more informal way of saying 'goodbye' is Dag.
Doei is a Dutch equivalent of 'Bye', and Tot ziensmeans 'Goodbye' in the sense of 'See you later'.
Coincidentally, "Lego" is also a Latin verb which means, "I assemble".
Although the company Lego is Danish, the company's name is of Latin origin. It means "I read" in Latin.
What is Dutch language and how is it spoken?
The Dutch language is a Germanic language mainly spoken in the Netherlands, northern Belgium (Flanders), Suriname and the Dutch Antilles. Small pockets of Dutch speakers also live in Northwestern France (around Calais) and western Germany, around the city of Cleves.
In South Africa, Afrikaans is spoken. Afrikaans is a language which derives from the Dutch spoken by Dutch settlers. The two languages are mutually intelligible, and for that reason are often grouped together by linguists.
Dutch is related to English, Frisian, German and the Scandinavian languages.
Is incorrectly considered to be one of the hardest to learn. (it's actually one of the easiest for English speakers.
Yes, Dutch.
What is 'I do not speak Dutch' in Dutch?
Ik spreek geen Nederlands is a Dutch equivalent of 'I do not speak Dutch'.
What is Dutch name for Santa Claus?
Santa Claus is known as "De kerstman" (lit. the Christmas man).
The name Santa Claus is derived from the Dutch Sinter Klaas.
He is the patron saint of children and brings them toys and candy. People in The Netherlands (together with other European countries) celebrate "Sinterklaas" on the evening of December 5th, or on the 6th.
Add 5.30 hrs to GMT to get IST
so 13.30 GMT means 19.00IST
What is the saying 'Now to each his own' in Dutch?
Nu Elck Syn Sin is a Dutch equivalent of the saying 'To each his own'.
The answer above is a "Zaans" saying (Zaans is a dialect spoken in the Dutch province North Holland)
The original Dutch saying is either 'Smaken verschillen' or 'Ieder zijn meug'
The first one is more common. Another translation (but not really a saying) is 'Ieder zijn deel' (which literally translates to 'Each his share')
What is the Dutch translation for fecal stasis?
'Fecal stasis' is another word for 'constipation' and that is 'verstopping' or 'constipatie' in Dutch.
How do you say where is the number 56 train because I need the loo in Dutch?
Do you mean train or bus? Because the trains don't have a number and they don't go to palace the Loo. I assume that you mean bus. 'Where is bus number 56 because I need the bus to the Loo' is in Dutch 'waar is bus nummer 56 (zesenvijftig) want ik moet de bus naar het Loo hebben'
What is the Dutch phrase 'Je hebt een bericht van' in English?
"You have a message from..." is an English equivalent of the incomplete Dutch phrase "Je hebt een bericht van... ."
Specifically, the personal pronoun "je" means "you." The verb "hebt" means "(You) are having, do have, have." The indefinite article "een" means "a, one." The noun "bericht" means "message." The preposition "van" means "from."
What does ja met jou ook goed?
It is often said after the question: "gaat het goed?". The words "gaat" and "het" are ellips here (are missing). Translated it would mean: I'm fine, you too?
