Dutch · A2 (Elementary)
Home in Dutch: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Dutch words for home are de huur (the rent), de verhuurder (the landlord) and de verhuizing (the move). 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 A2 (Elementary) 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 |
|---|---|
| de huur | the rent |
| de verhuurder | the landlord |
| de verhuizing | the move |
| de meubels | the furniture |
| de lift | the lift / elevator |
| de verdieping | the floor / storey |
| de servicekosten | service charges |
| de borg | the deposit |
| het huurcontract | the rental contract |
| de buurt | the neighbourhood |
Example sentences
De huur is duizend euro per maand.
The rent is one thousand euros per month.
De verhuurder belt mij morgen.
The landlord calls me tomorrow.
De verhuizing is op eerste juli.
The move is on the first of July.
De borg is gelijk aan twee maanden huur.
The deposit equals two months rent.
Het gebouw heeft een lift.
The building has a lift.
Het is een rustige buurt.
It is a quiet neighbourhood.
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