Understanding body-related vocabulary is essential in everyday conversations, doctor visits, or describing how you feel. This guide covers all key Dutch words for body parts, from head to toe, including pronunciation and example phrases.
👤 Head & Face
- hoofd – head (Ik heb pijn aan mijn hoofd. – I have a headache.)
- gezicht – face
- oog (plural: ogen) – eye
- neus – nose
- oor (plural: oren) – ear
- mond – mouth
- tand (plural: tanden) – tooth
- kin – chin
🫁 Upper Body
- nek – neck
- schouder – shoulder
- arm – arm
- elleboog – elbow
- hand – hand
- vinger – finger
- borst – chest
- rug – back
🦵 Lower Body
- buik – stomach
- heup – hip
- been – leg
- knie – knee
- voet – foot
- teen – toe
📌 Phrases Using Body Vocabulary
- Mijn arm doet pijn. – My arm hurts.
- Ik heb blauwe ogen. – I have blue eyes.
- Ze brak haar been. – She broke her leg.
Quick quiz: Body Parts
Q1: What is 'head' in Dutch?
Q2: How do you say 'hand' in Dutch?
Q3: What is 'eye' in Dutch?
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