Learn Dutch Vocabulary — Master de, het and Everything Else
Dutch is one of the most accessible languages for English speakers — familiar words, manageable grammar, and a country where almost everyone speaks English anyway. But if you're integrating, working professionally, or preparing for the NT2 exam, you need real Dutch vocabulary. WordPlus builds it from the Dutch you encounter every day.
The Problem
Dutch looks deceptively easy for English and German speakers — but the de/het article system (which is 75% de and 25% het, unpredictably) and long compound words catch learners by surprise.
How WordPlus Solves It
WordPlus captures the full context of every Dutch word including its article (de or het) and lets you build vocabulary from Dutch content you actually encounter day to day.
Dutch at a Glance
- Words to basic fluency
- ~1,000
- Native speakers
- 25 million
- Difficulty for English speakers
- Easy
- Major exams
- NT2 (Staatsexamen), CNaVT, Inburgering
Why Dutch Is Hard to Learn
Dutch de/het articles are notoriously unpredictable — even native speakers sometimes guess wrong. Compound words (like 'hottentottensoldaat' — 33 letters) and harsh consonant sounds also challenge learners.
Close to English and German, familiar vocabulary, relatively simple grammar.
Who Learns Dutch?
- →Immigration to Netherlands/Belgium
- →Work in Netherlands
- →Dutch business
- →Flemish culture
Where to Start: Dutch Vocabulary Topics
- Dutch integration vocabulary (NT2)
- Dutch business phrases
- Amsterdam Dutch basics
- Dutch compound words
- Dutch numbers
Search 'Nederlands' or 'Dutch NT2' in the WordPlus Market.
How WordPlus Helps You Learn Dutch
Instant AI Translation
Translate any Dutch word or phrase in seconds using GPT and Gemini. Every translation becomes a flashcard automatically.
Leitner Spaced Repetition
Words move through 5 jars based on how well you know them. Review daily for 10–15 minutes and watch your vocabulary compound.
5 Study Modes
Flashcards, Player (audio), Writing, Matching, Audio Test — each trains your vocabulary from a different angle.
Curated Market Sets
Browse hundreds of Dutch vocabulary sets in the Market — organized by level, topic, and exam type.
Start Learning 🇳🇱 Dutch Today
Free forever. No ads. No vocabulary limits. Just the Leitner system and AI working to build your Dutch vocabulary for good.