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Dutch (Nederlands) is spoken by about 25 million people across the Netherlands, Flanders in Belgium, and Suriname. It belongs to the Germanic (Indo-European) language family and is written in the Latin alphabet. Dutch distinguishes de and het nouns, keeps the verb in second position in main clauses but at the end of subordinate clauses, and is closely related to both German and English.

Translations are processed privately and your input is not logged as raw text. English to Dutch is just one of the 180+ pairs available.

How to translate English to Dutch

  1. Type or paste your English text into the translator above, up to 2,000 characters at a time.
  2. Check the language selectors: English is the source and Dutch is the target. Use the swap button to reverse the direction.
  3. Press Translate. Your Dutch translation appears in seconds, ready to copy anywhere.

Common English to Dutch phrases

Everyday expressions translated from English to Dutch:

EnglishDutch (Nederlands)
HelloHallo
Good nightWelterusten
Thank youDank je wel
PleaseAlsjeblieft
How are you?Hoe gaat het?
What is your name?Hoe heet je?
I love youIk hou van je
Excuse mePardon
Where is the bathroom?Waar is het toilet?
GoodbyeTot ziens

English to Dutch example sentences

Full sentences translated from English to Dutch:

EnglishDutch
Good morning, how are you today?Goedemorgen, hoe gaat het vandaag met je?
Where is the nearest train station?Waar is het dichtstbijzijnde treinstation?
I would like a coffee, please.Ik wil graag een koffie, alstublieft.
Could you help me with this?Zou je me hiermee kunnen helpen?
It's raining, so take an umbrella.Het regent, dus neem een paraplu mee.
Thank you very much for everything.Heel erg bedankt voor alles.

About the Dutch language

People most often translate Dutch for business, travel, and study, and the AI engine preserves the tone and context that word-for-word tools miss.

Native name
Nederlands
Speakers
25 million
Language family
Germanic (Indo-European)
Writing system
the Latin alphabet
Word order
verb-second, with verb-final subordinate clauses

English to Dutch translation tips

  • English uses subject–verb–object word order, while Dutch is verb-second, with verb-final subordinate clauses, so the AI restructures whole sentences instead of substituting words one by one.
  • Dutch word order shifts between main and subordinate clauses, and the de/het article choice is unpredictable, so grammatical context drives the translation. 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 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.

Dutch 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.

English to Dutch translation FAQ

Is the English to Dutch translator free?

Yes. AI Translate is completely free for English to Dutch translation, with no account, subscription, or hidden limits beyond the 2,000-character request size.

How accurate is AI English to Dutch translation?

The translator uses a modern AI language model that understands context, so English to Dutch results read more naturally than word-for-word tools. Dutch word order shifts between main and subordinate clauses, and the de/het article choice is unpredictable, so grammatical context drives the translation. For legal, medical, or other high-stakes text, have a fluent speaker review the output.

How do you say hello in Dutch?

Hello in Dutch is Hallo. The common-phrases table on this page lists more everyday Dutch expressions, such as Dank je wel (thank you) and Tot ziens (goodbye).

Can I translate Dutch back to English?

Yes. Use the swap button next to the language selectors, or open the dedicated Dutch to English translator page.

Is my text kept private?

Your English text is sent securely for translation and is not stored as raw content. There are no ads and no tracking cookies.

How much English text can I translate at once?

You can translate up to 2,000 characters of English 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.

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