Transport & Directions in Dutch
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
de auto
Car / Automobile
My car is red and fast.
de bus
Bus / Autobus
The bus leaves at nine o'clock.
de trein
Train
The train goes to Amsterdam.
de fiets
Bike / Bicycle
I go to school by bike.
het vliegtuig
Airplane / Aeroplane
The airplane lands at six o'clock.
de scooter
Scooter / Moped
He rides a green scooter.
de taxi
Taxi
We're taking a taxi to the station.
het station
Train station / Station
The station is close to my house.
de halte
Stop (bus/streetcar)
The bus stop is on the corner.
de kaartje
Ticket
Two tickets to Rotterdam, please.
de routekaart
Road map / Map
I need a road map.
de richting
Direction
Which direction should I go?
links
Left / On the left
Turn left at the next corner.
rechts
Right / On the right
The restaurant is on the right.
rechtuit
Straight ahead
Go straight ahead and you're there.
het kruispunt
Intersection / Crossroads
Stop at the intersection.
de straat
Street
What street do you live on?
de weg
Road / Way
The road is very busy today.
de afslag
Exit / Turnoff
Take the first exit.
de brug
Bridge
The bridge over the river is beautiful.
de rotonde
Traffic circle / Roundabout
At the traffic circle, go right.
het verkeerslicht
Traffic light
The traffic light is red.
de snelweg
Highway / Motorway
We're driving on the highway to Brussels.
de parkeerplaats
Parking lot / Car park / Parking space
Where is the parking lot?
het benzinestation
Gas station / Petrol station
We have to go to the gas station.
het stuur
Steering wheel
Hold the steering wheel firmly.
de pedaal
Pedal
Press the brake pedal.
de snelheid
Speed
Adjust your speed.
het navigatiesysteem
Navigation system / GPS
Use the GPS.
de bestemming
Destination
What is your destination?
het vertrek
Departure
Departure is at eight o'clock.
de aankomst
Arrival
Arrival is at ten o'clock.
vertrekt
To leave / To go away
The train leaves at nine o'clock.
aankomt
To arrive
We arrive at seven o'clock.
rijdt
To ride / To drive
He is driving north.
fietsen
To ride a bike / To cycle
We're going cycling in the park.
wandelen
To walk / To go for a walk
I like walking along the river.
de passagier
Passenger
The passengers get on the bus.
de bestuurder
Driver
The driver is careful.
het kaartje kopen
To buy a ticket
I buy a ticket at the ticket window.
de dienstregeling
Timetable / Schedule
Check the timetable online.
vertraagd
Late / Delayed
The train is five minutes late.
de voetganger
Pedestrian
Pedestrians must pay attention.
de fietspad
Bike path / Cycle lane
Always use the bike path.
het trottoir
Sidewalk / Pavement
Walk on the sidewalk.
de motor
Motorcycle / Engine
His motorcycle is very fast.
de rit
Trip / Ride
The trip to the beach takes two hours.
druk verkeer
Heavy traffic
There is heavy traffic on the road.
omkeren
To turn around / To make a U-turn
We have to turn around, this is the wrong way.
de taxistandplaats
Taxi stand / Taxi rank
The taxi stand is in front of the station.
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