Dutch to English Translator
Convert Dutch text to English with a free AI translator. Context-aware results, example phrases, and answers to common questions, all without signing up.
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English (English) is spoken by about 1.5 billion people across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and as the world's lingua franca. It belongs to the Germanic (Indo-European) language family and is written in the Latin alphabet. English has very little inflection and instead relies heavily on word order and helper verbs, with a huge vocabulary drawn from both Germanic and Romance roots.
Translations are processed privately and your input is not logged as raw text. Dutch to English is just one of the 180+ pairs available.
How to translate Dutch to English
- Type or paste your Dutch text into the translator above, up to 2,000 characters at a time.
- Check the language selectors: Dutch is the source and English is the target. Use the swap button to reverse the direction.
- Press Translate. Your English translation appears in seconds, ready to copy anywhere.
Common Dutch to English phrases
Everyday expressions translated from Dutch to English:
| Dutch (Nederlands) | English |
|---|---|
| Hallo | Hello |
| Welterusten | Good night |
| Dank je wel | Thank you |
| Alsjeblieft | Please |
| Hoe gaat het? | How are you? |
| Hoe heet je? | What is your name? |
| Ik hou van je | I love you |
| Pardon | Excuse me |
| Waar is het toilet? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Tot ziens | Goodbye |
Dutch to English example sentences
Full sentences translated from Dutch to English:
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Goedemorgen, hoe gaat het vandaag met je? | Good morning, how are you today? |
| Waar is het dichtstbijzijnde treinstation? | Where is the nearest train station? |
| Ik wil graag een koffie, alstublieft. | I would like a coffee, please. |
| Zou je me hiermee kunnen helpen? | Could you help me with this? |
| Het regent, dus neem een paraplu mee. | It's raining, so take an umbrella. |
| Heel erg bedankt voor alles. | Thank you very much for everything. |
About the English language
People most often translate English for business emails, academic papers, and travel, and the AI engine preserves the tone and context that word-for-word tools miss.
- Native name
- English
- Speakers
- 1.5 billion
- Language family
- Germanic (Indo-European)
- Writing system
- the Latin alphabet
- Word order
- subject–verb–object
Dutch to English translation tips
- Dutch uses verb-second, with verb-final subordinate clauses word order, while English is subject–verb–object, so the AI restructures whole sentences instead of substituting words one by one.
- English requires an explicit subject in nearly every sentence and marks questions with word order, so translations into English often need pronouns and auxiliaries that the source language leaves out. Dutch word order shifts between main and subordinate clauses, and the de/het article choice is unpredictable, so grammatical context drives the translation.
- Dutch has a formal 'u' and an informal 'je/jij' for 'you'. The translator defaults to a neutral, everyday register, so add a cue like 'formal' for official letters or addressing someone senior.
- Verbs often move to the end of a clause, especially after conjunctions like 'omdat' (because), which can make word order look quite different from the English source.
- Compound nouns are written as one word (e.g. treinstation for 'train station'), so a two-word English phrase may become a single Dutch word.
- Many everyday words look almost identical to English or German cognates but carry different shades of meaning, so double-check short, familiar-looking words rather than assuming they translate literally.
English false friends to watch for
- actueel looks like “actual” but means current / up to date.
- eventueel looks like “eventual” but means possible / if need be.
- ramp looks like “ramp” but means disaster.
- aardig looks like “arduous” but means nice / kind.
Dutch to English translation FAQ
Is the Dutch to English translator free?
Yes. AI Translate is completely free for Dutch to English translation, with no account, subscription, or hidden limits beyond the 2,000-character request size.
How accurate is AI Dutch to English translation?
The translator uses a modern AI language model that understands context, so Dutch to English results read more naturally than word-for-word tools. English requires an explicit subject in nearly every sentence and marks questions with word order, so translations into English often need pronouns and auxiliaries that the source language leaves out. For legal, medical, or other high-stakes text, have a fluent speaker review the output.
What is Hallo in English?
Hallo is how you say hello in Dutch. The common-phrases table on this page shows more Dutch expressions with their English meanings.
Can I translate English back to Dutch?
Yes. Use the swap button next to the language selectors, or open the dedicated English to Dutch translator page.
Is my text kept private?
Your Dutch text is sent securely for translation and is not stored as raw content. There are no ads and no tracking cookies.
How much Dutch text can I translate at once?
You can translate up to 2,000 characters of Dutch per request. For longer documents, translate them in sections.
Does the translator handle both Dutch (Netherlands) and Flemish (Belgium)?
Yes, it produces standard Dutch understood in both the Netherlands and Flanders. Belgium uses some distinct vocabulary and softer pronunciation conventions, so review the output if Flemish usage specifically matters.
Can it keep the formal 'u' form consistently?
The model infers register from context. For consistently formal Dutch, include a cue such as 'formal' or address the reader as u in your source text.