Learning Dutch
German vs Dutch: Fixing Your False Friends
German is a huge head start in Dutch, until a false friend trips you up. Here are the words that look the same and mean something else entirely.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Learning Dutch
How Closely Related Is Dutch to English? A Beginner's Guide
Dutch and English are close cousins, which makes Dutch one of the easier languages for English speakers. Here is what is familiar, and what still trips you up.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Housing & home
Mastering the Dutch Rental Market: Funda and Landlord Vocab
The Dutch rental vocabulary you need on Funda and Pararius and with your landlord: huur, borg, servicekosten, and the listing words that decide your search.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Housing & home
What 'Kaal', 'Gestoffeerd' and 'Gemeubileerd' Mean in Dutch Housing
Kaal, gestoffeerd, or gemeubileerd? These three Dutch words decide whether your new place has floors, curtains, and furniture. Here is exactly what each includes.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Phrases & daily life
Dutch phrases for Amsterdam expats (that actually get used)
A starter set of practical Dutch phrases for daily life in Amsterdam: cafés, shops, transport, and small talk. They work across the Netherlands and Flanders too.
Lawrence Arya··6 min