🔢 Dutch Numbers – Learn to Count in Dutch
Numbers are an essential part of daily life—from shopping and telling the time to giving your age or phone number. In this guide, you'll learn how to count from zero to a million in Dutch, understand basic math terms, and practice useful phrases involving numbers. Let’s get started!
0–20: Basic Numbers
- 0 – nul
- 1 – één
- 2 – twee
- 3 – drie
- 4 – vier
- 5 – vijf
- 6 – zes
- 7 – zeven
- 8 – acht
- 9 – negen
- 10 – tien
- 11 – elf
- 12 – twaalf
- 13 – dertien
- 14 – veertien
- 15 – vijftien
- 16 – zestien
- 17 – zeventien
- 18 – achttien
- 19 – negentien
- 20 – twintig
🔢 Counting by Tens
- 30 – dertig
- 40 – veertig
- 50 – vijftig
- 60 – zestig
- 70 – zeventig
- 80 – tachtig
- 90 – negentig
- 100 – honderd
💬 Useful Number Phrases
- Hoe oud ben je? – How old are you?
- Ik ben vijfentwintig jaar oud. – I am 25 years old.
- Wat is je telefoonnummer? – What’s your phone number?
- Het kost tien euro. – It costs 10 euros.
🧠 Tips for Learning Numbers
- Practice out loud with flashcards or apps.
- Try to say the numbers on signs or prices you see.
- Learn to recognize patterns: vijf > vijftig, zes > zestig.