Dutch Vegetables — Complete Vocabulary List

Vegetables, or groenten in Dutch, are a common part of daily conversations—whether you're shopping, cooking, or talking about health. This guide introduces the names of popular vegetables in Dutch, along with example sentences and usage tips to boost your vocabulary.

🥦 Why Learn Dutch Vegetable Vocabulary?

• Understand food labels and menus.
• Communicate in markets or supermarkets.
• Talk about meals, recipes, and health in Dutch.

🌽 Common Vegetables in Dutch

• Aardappel – Potato
• Wortel – Carrot
• Ui – Onion
• Knoflook – Garlic
• Tomaat – Tomato
• Komkommer – Cucumber
• Paprika – Bell pepper
• Broccoli – Broccoli
• Bloemkool – Cauliflower
• Sla – Lettuce
• Spinazie – Spinach
• Boontjes – Green beans
• Prei – Leek
• Courgette – Zucchini
• Aubergine – Eggplant
• Rode biet – Beetroot
• Erwt – Pea
• Maïs – Corn

📘 Example Sentences

• Ik koop een kilo aardappelen. – I’m buying a kilo of potatoes.
• De paprika is rood en zoet. – The bell pepper is red and sweet.
• Spinazie is goed voor je gezondheid. – Spinach is good for your health.
• We maken soep met wortel en ui. – We're making soup with carrot and onion.

💡 Tips for Learning Food Vocabulary

• Visit local Dutch markets and try naming vegetables aloud.
• Practice with flashcards and pictures.
• Watch Dutch cooking videos to hear real pronunciation.

📚 Related Vocabulary

• Fruits in Dutch
• Colors in Dutch
• Dutch Numbers