Dutch · A1 (Beginner)
Home in Dutch: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Dutch words for home are het huis (the house), het appartement (the apartment) and de slaapkamer (the bedroom). The full Dutch home phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Dutch vocabulary for home, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Dutch to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key home vocabulary
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| het huis | the house |
| het appartement | the apartment |
| de slaapkamer | the bedroom |
| de keuken | the kitchen |
| de badkamer | the bathroom |
| de tuin | the garden |
| de woonkamer | the living room |
| het raam | the window |
| de deur | the door |
| het balkon | the balcony |
Example sentences
Ik woon in een huis.
I live in a house.
Ik zoek een appartement in Amsterdam.
I'm looking for an apartment in Amsterdam.
Mijn slaapkamer is op de eerste verdieping.
My bedroom is on the first floor.
Ik kook in de keuken.
I cook in the kitchen.
De badkamer is rechts.
The bathroom is on the right.
We kijken tv in de woonkamer.
We watch TV in the living room.
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