Dutch for Kids
How to Say "Food" in Dutch
Food brings people together. Knowing this word helps you talk about meals from any culture.
In Dutch (Nederlands)
Eten
Pronounced: AY-ten
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Eten" the next time you meet someone who speaks Dutch.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Dutch cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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