Clothing in Dutch
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
de jurk
Dress
She is wearing a beautiful blue dress.
het shirt
T-shirt / Shirt
I'm wearing a white T-shirt.
de broek
Pants / Trousers
These pants are very comfortable.
de jas
Jacket / Coat
I wear a warm coat in the winter.
de sokken
Socks
My socks are torn.
de schoenen
Shoes
These shoes are new and comfortable.
het onderbroek
Briefs / Boxer shorts
I need to buy clean underpants.
de bh
Bra
Where can I buy a new bra?
het t-shirt
T-shirt
My T-shirt just came out of the washing machine.
de sweater
Sweater / Sweatshirt
A warm sweater for the winter.
de trui
Sweater / Jumper
I'm wearing a red sweater today.
de handschoenen
Gloves
I wear warm gloves in the winter.
de sjaal
Scarf / Headscarf
I wear a warm scarf in the winter.
de muts
Beanie / Hat
A warm beanie in the winter.
de hoed
Hat
He is wearing a black hat.
de pet
Cap
My cap protects me from the sun.
de riem
Belt
I need a brown belt.
de tas
Bag / School bag
My bag is much too heavy.
de rugzak
Backpack
I put books in my backpack.
de handtas
Purse / Handbag
Where is my purse?
de bikini
Bikini
My bikini is yellow and blue.
het zwembroek
Swimsuit / Swimming trunks
I'm taking my swimming trunks to the swimming pool.
het hemd
Shirt
Do you wear a shirt to the office?
de blouse
Blouse
A white blouse for work.
de rok
Skirt
My skirt is shorter than last year.
de jeans
Jeans
My favorite jeans are blue.
de korte broek
Shorts
In the summer, I wear shorts.
het jasje
Vest / Short jacket
A nice short jacket for the office.
de blazer
Blazer
A gray blazer for the formal dinner.
de cardigan
Cardigan
I'm wearing a soft cardigan.
de legging
Leggings
Black leggings are very practical.
de panty
Pantyhose / Tights
Black pantyhose under my dress.
de halsdoek
Scarf (neckerchief)
I'm wearing a colorful scarf.
de bril
Glasses
My glasses help me see better.
de zonnebril
Sunglasses
Sunglasses protect my eyes.
de halsketting
Necklace
She is wearing a gold necklace.
de armband
Bracelet
A pretty bracelet around my wrist.
de oorbel
Earring
Her earrings are very sparkly.
de ring
Ring
She is wearing a diamond ring.
de handschoen
Glove
I wear warm gloves in the winter.
het pyjama
Pajamas / Pyjamas
My pajamas are very comfortable.
de nachtjapon
Nightgown / Nightdress
I sleep in a cotton nightgown.
de kousen
Stockings / Knee socks
Warm stockings for the winter.
de schort
Apron
I wear a white apron in the kitchen.
de haarspeld
Hair clip
Where are my hair clips?
de band
Hair tie / Headband
A red hair tie for my hair.
de laarzen
Boots
My boots are brown and warm.
de pantoffels
Slippers
My slippers are very soft.
de sandalen
Sandals
In the summer, I like to wear sandals.
de das
Tie
He wears a blue tie to the office.
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