Whether you're living in the Netherlands or just learning Dutch, it's incredibly useful to know the vocabulary associated with common household items. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to essential Dutch words for everything around the house, from rooms and furniture to cleaning supplies and appliances.
🚪 Rooms in the House (Kamers in het huis)
- de keuken – the kitchen
- de badkamer – the bathroom
- de woonkamer – the living room
- de slaapkamer – the bedroom
- de gang – the hallway
- de zolder – the attic
- de kelder – the basement
- de tuin – the garden
- het toilet – the toilet
🛋️ Furniture (Meubels)
- de stoel – the chair
- de tafel – the table
- de bank – the couch
- het bed – the bed
- de kast – the cupboard
- de kledingkast – the wardrobe
- de boekenplank – the bookshelf
🍳 Kitchen Items (Keukengerei)
- de pan – the pan
- de pot – the pot
- de lepel – the spoon
- de vork – the fork
- het mes – the knife
- het bord – the plate
- het glas – the glass
- de beker – the cup
🧹 Cleaning Supplies (Schoonmaakmiddelen)
- de bezem – the broom
- de dweil – the mop
- de stofzuiger – the vacuum cleaner
- de emmer – the bucket
- het schoonmaakmiddel – the cleaning agent
- de doek – the cloth
🔌 Appliances (Apparaten)
- de koelkast – the refrigerator
- de oven – the oven
- de magnetron – the microwave
- de wasmachine – the washing machine
- de droger – the dryer
- de vaatwasser – the dishwasher
- de waterkoker – the kettle
- het koffiezetapparaat – the coffee maker
📌 Practice Tip
Label household items in your home using sticky notes with the Dutch names. This daily exposure helps reinforce vocabulary naturally.
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