Q&A for How to Speak Basic Dutch

Return to Full Article

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    Can Asian people speak Dutch?
    Community Answer
    Within reason, anyone can speak Dutch, or any language actually. It doesn't matter where you are from, there will be resources that will translate your language to the language you want to learn.
  • Question
    Will it help if I can already speak Afrikaans?
    Top Answerer
    Yes, this will help a lot. Seeing as Afrikaans is based off Dutch, you may be familiar with a lot of the language and grammar. Even if it's not the same, they can be similar. For example 'I' in Afrikaans is 'ek' and in Dutch, it's 'ik'.
  • Question
    How do you say "do you speak Dutch?"?
    Top Answerer
    You would say "spreek je Nederlands?" in an informal setting, and "spreekt u Nederlands?" in a formal setting.
  • Question
    How can you say "I am hungry" in Dutch?
    Top Answerer
    You would say "ik heb honger", which literally translates to "I have hunger".
Ask a Question

      Return to Full Article