This will help you engage in daily conversations and express themselves in a variety of contexts.

1. Family Vocabulary

Basic Family Members:

Extended Family:

Examples: "Mijn moeder is vriendelijk." = "My mother is kind." / "Ik heb twee broers en een zus." = "I have two brothers and one sister."

2. Food Vocabulary

Basic Foods:

Common Drinks:

Meals:

Examples: "Ik eet graag pizza." = "I like to eat pizza." / "Heb je melk bij je koffie?" = "Do you have milk in your coffee?"

3. Hobbies Vocabulary

Common Hobbies:

Indoor Activities:

Examples:

• "Mijn hobby is schilderen." = "My hobby is painting."

• "Ik hou van fietsen in de natuur." = "I love cycling in nature."

• "Zwem jij vaak?" = "Do you swim often?"

4. Useful Everyday Phrases for Conversations

• "Hoe gaat het?" = "How's it going?"

• "Wat is je naam?" = "What is your name?"

• "Ik kom uit Nederland." = "I am from the Netherlands."

• "Wat doe je graag in je vrije tijd?" = "What do you like to do in your free time?"

• "Ik werk als leraar." = "I work as a teacher."

• "Waar ga je naartoe?" = "Where are you going?"

• "Wat eet je vandaag?" = "What are you eating today?"

• "Wat drink je?" = "What are you drinking?"

5. General Vocabulary for Everyday Life

Examples: "De winkel is dicht." = "The store is closed." / "Ik ga naar mijn werk." = "I am going to work."

Summary

Learning these everyday vocabulary words related to family, food, and hobbies will give you the foundation to engage in basic Dutch conversations. Practicing these terms will make it easier to express yourself in different situations, whether you're talking about your family, what you like to eat, or your free-time activities.