Numbers in Dutch 1–100
Learning the numbers in Dutch, ranging from 1 to 100, is a fundamental step when starting your journey into the language. Numbers are used extensively in everyday life, whether you're shopping, telling time, or simply engaging in casual conversations. Mastering these basics will help you navigate many common situations with ease.
How to Count in Dutch: 1 to 10
The numbers from one to ten follow a consistent pattern that is relatively straightforward for beginners. Each number has its own unique pronunciation, but there's also a general rule for the ending sounds which can be helpful as you learn.
| Number | Dutch | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | eén | /e:n/ |
| 2 | twee | /twe:/ |
| 3 | drie | /drje:/ |
| 4 | vier | /fyr/ |
| 5 | vijf | /vif/ |
| 6 | zes | /zɛs/ |
| 7 | zeven | /zəvən/ |
| 8 | acht | /axt/ |
| 9 | negen | /ˈnɛɣən/ |
| 10 | tien | /tijən/ |
Numbers 11 to 20 in Dutch
The numbers from eleven to twenty are formed by combining the word for ten (tien) with the unit number. For example, "eleven" is "elf," and "twelve" is "twaalf." However, there's a unique form for sixteen (zestien) and seventeen (zeventien).
| Number | Dutch | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | elf | /ɛlf/ |
| 12 | twaalf | /twaːlf/ |
| 13 | dertien | /dɛrtijən/ |
| 14 | vierzteen | /vɪrzˈtijən/ |
| 15 | viertien | /viːrtijən/ |
| 16 | zestien | /zɛstijən/ |
| 17 | zeventien | /zəvəntijən/ |
| 18 | achttien | /axtˈtijən/ |
| 19 | nietentien | /niːtɛntijən/ |
| 20 | twintig | /ˈtwin.tɪx/ |
Tens in Dutch: 20, 30, 40 … 100
The tens follow a simple pattern where you add the suffix "-tig" to the unit number. For example, "thirty" is "dertig," and "forty" is "veertig." The only exception is eighty (achten), which uses a different form.
| Number | Dutch | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | tweeëntwintig | /ˈtwin.tɪx/ |
| 30 | dertig | /dɛrtɪg/ |
| 40 | veertig | /vɛr.tɪx/ |
| 50 | vijftig | /fif.tɪx/ |
| 60 | zestig | /zɛstɪg/ |
| 70 | zeventig | /zəvəntɪx/ |
| 80 | achten | /ˈax.tɛn/ |
| 90 | negenentachtig | /ˈne.ɣənt.ax.tɪx/ |
| 100 | Honderd | /ˈhɔndərt/ |
How Dutch Numbers Work: Key Rules
In Dutch, numbers often agree in gender with the noun they modify. For example, "een boek" (a book) uses the masculine form of "eén," while "een auto" (a car) uses the neuter form. Additionally, compound numbers like twenty-one (tweeëntwintig), thirty-five (dertigvijf), and ninety-nine (negenennegentig) are formed by combining tens with units. Ordinals, such as first (eerste), second (tweede), and third (derde), also follow specific patterns.
Numbers in Everyday Dutch: Example Sentences
Hier is een boek voor €10. (Here's a book for 10 euros.)
De film begint om half tien. (The movie starts at ten thirty.)
Mijn telefoonnummer is 06-12345678. (My phone number is 06-12345678.)
Ik ben vijfentwintig jaar oud. (I am twenty-five years old.)
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