Learning the Dutch names for common professions is a crucial step in mastering the language. Whether you’re working in the Netherlands or simply trying to hold conversations about careers, knowing these words will come in handy. This guide covers common and useful jobs in Dutch, with clear English translations and examples to help you memorize them.
👩🔧 Common Dutch Job Titles
- de arts – the doctor
- de leraar / de lerares – the teacher (male/female)
- de politieagent – the police officer
- de bakker – the baker
- de kapper / kapster – the hairdresser
- de ingenieur – the engineer
- de advocaat – the lawyer
- de verpleegkundige – the nurse
- de schilder – the painter
- de bouwvakker – the construction worker
💼 More Professions
- de muzikant – the musician
- de schrijver – the writer
- de journalist – the journalist
- de kok – the cook
- de chauffeur – the driver
- de tandarts – the dentist
- de boer – the farmer
- de acteur / actrice – the actor / actress
- de ambtenaar – the civil servant
- de receptionist – the receptionist
🗣️ Example Sentences
- Mijn vader is leraar. – My father is a teacher.
- De verpleegkundige werkt in het ziekenhuis. – The nurse works in the hospital.
- Ben jij een muzikant? – Are you a musician?
- Ik wil advocaat worden. – I want to become a lawyer.
Quick quiz: Jobs & Professions
Q1: What is 'teacher' in Dutch?
Q2: How do you say 'doctor' in Dutch?
Q3: What is 'chef/cook' in Dutch?
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