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🌳 Dutch Nature Vocabulary – Learn Nature Words in Dutch

Nature vocabulary is essential for talking about the outdoors, weather, seasons, and natural beauty in Dutch. Whether you’re exploring a Dutch forest or watching a nature documentary, these words will help you understand and describe the natural world. This guide introduces key Dutch vocabulary related to nature with examples, pronunciation, and translations.

🌿 Basic Nature Words in Dutch

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de natuur – nature
het bos – forest
de boom – tree
het blad – leaf
de bloem – flower
de plant – plant
de struik – bush/shrub
de wortel – root
de tak – branch

⛰️ Landscapes and Terrain

de berg – mountain
de heuvel – hill
de vallei – valley
de rivier – river
de zee – sea
het strand – beach
het meer – lake
de woestijn – desert
de grot – cave

🌦️ Weather and Sky

de zon – sun
de maan – moon
de sterren – stars
de lucht – sky
de wolk – cloud
de regen – rain
de sneeuw – snow
de wind – wind
de storm – storm

🍂 Seasons in Dutch

de lente – spring
de zomer – summer
de herfst – autumn
de winter – winter

🦋 Animals and Ecosystems

het dier – animal
de vogel – bird
de vis – fish
het insect – insect
het ecosysteem – ecosystem

📘 Usage in Sentences

Ik wandel graag in het bos. – I enjoy walking in the forest.
De zon schijnt vandaag fel. – The sun is shining brightly today.
In de herfst vallen de bladeren. – In autumn, the leaves fall.

Quick quiz: Nature

Q1: What is 'tree' in Dutch?

boom bloem gras struik

Q2: How do you say 'river' in Dutch?

rivier zee meer oceaan

Q3: What is 'mountain' in Dutch?

berg heuvel dal vlakte

📚 Related Vocabulary Topics

Weather in Dutch
Animals in Dutch
Dutch Colors