DON’T MISS
IamExpat FairIamExpat Job BoardIamExpat Webinars
Newsletters
EXPAT INFO
CAREER
HOUSING
EDUCATION
LIFESTYLE
EXPAT SERVICES
NEWS & ARTICLES
Home
Lifestyle
Dutch news & articles
[Video] Laugh and learn with these 10 hilarious Dutch expressions
Never miss a thing!Sign up for our weekly newsletters with important news stories, expat events and special offers.
Keep me updated with exclusive offers from partner companies
By signing up, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with our privacy policy



Related Stories

Dutch insults: The funniest Dutch swear words and slangDutch insults: The funniest Dutch swear words and slang
[Video] The funniest Dutch words according to expats in the Netherlands[Video] The funniest Dutch words according to expats in the Netherlands
[Video] The good, the bad, and the ugly: Popular Dutch expressions[Video] The good, the bad, and the ugly: Popular Dutch expressions
What’s the longest Dutch word?What’s the longest Dutch word?
From Haags to Hollandic: A guide to Dutch dialects and accentsFrom Haags to Hollandic: A guide to Dutch dialects and accents
Dutch language group petitions against use of English on public transport Dutch language group petitions against use of English on public transport
Oops! US news site thinks Rotterdam Centraal is in AmsterdamOops! US news site thinks Rotterdam Centraal is in Amsterdam
Government to limit number of English-language courses at Dutch universitiesGovernment to limit number of English-language courses at Dutch universities
For expats of all colours, shapes and sizes

Explore
Expat infoCareerHousingEducationLifestyleExpat servicesNews & articles
About us
IamExpat MediaAdvertisePost a jobContact usSitemap
More IamExpat
IamExpat Job BoardIamExpat HousingIamExpat FairsWebinarsNewsletters
Privacy
Terms of usePrivacy policyCookiesAvoiding scams

Never miss a thing!Sign up for expat events, news & offers, delivered once a week.
Keep me updated with exclusive offers from partner companies
By signing up, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with our privacy policy


© 2025 IamExpat Media B.V.
© 2025 IamExpat Media B.V.
Victoria Séveno
Victoria grew up in Amsterdam, before moving to the UK to study English and Related Literature at the University of York and completing her NCTJ course at the Press Association in London. She has a love for all things movies, animals, and food. Read more

[Video] Laugh and learn with these 10 hilarious Dutch expressions

Oct 25, 2020

All languages have unusual sayings, and if you’re a native speaker you regularly don’t even notice quite how strange what you’re saying is. But, when making the Netherlands your new home, you have to get used to hearing a whole new language - and Dutch has it’s own weird and wonderful phrases and expressions for you to laugh at and learn. 

10 hilarious Dutch expressions

Add a little bit of fun into your language-learning adventure, and enjoy this list of 10 hilarious Dutch expressions! Not only will this video give you a good laugh, but it can also help you with the pronunciation of Dutch words, and help you to start using these typical Dutch expressions in your own day-to-day life.

Source: The Intrepid Guide

What are some of your favourite Dutch expressions? Are they any funny ones in your native language? Share them in the comments below!

By Victoria Séveno