When you’re learning a new language, the dream is usually to interact with people in person. For some, though, a trip to the Netherlands isn’t necessarily in the cards any time soon. But as technology advances into every area of our lives, the opportunities for digitally immersing yourself are more and more accessible. Before you can jump in to the deep end, though, you’ll want to learn the basics for using the internet in Dutch.
To get you started, we’ve collected some of the most common vocabulary you might encounter when surfing the web in Dutch. And if you want to hear each word pronounced by a native speaker, you can hit the play button next to the terms.
Talking About Tech And The Internet In Dutch
Dutch Technology Vocabulary
the hardware — de hardware
the computer — de computer
the laptop — de laptop
the cable — de kabel
to charge — opladen
the keyboard — het toetsenbord
the mouse — de muis
the printer — de printer
compatible — compatibel
wireless — draadloos
the software — de software
to install — installeren
the click — de klik
the menu — het menu
the folder — de map
the file — het bestand
to save — opslaan
the bug — de bug
offline — offline
to drag — slepen
Dutch Internet Vocabulary
the internet — het internet
the browser — de browser
the link — de link
to load — laden
the blog — de blog
the virus — het virus
the pop-up — de pop-up
online — online
to download — downloaden
to search — zoeken
the email — de e-mail
the chat — de chat
the message — het bericht
the draft — het concept
the emoticon — het emoticon
the email address — het e-mailadres
to write — schrijven
to open — openen
the attachment — de bijlage
to send — verzenden
social media — de social media
to sign up — zich registreren
to log in — zich aanmelden
the member — het lid
the password — het wachtwoord
popular — populair
the forum — het forum
the community — de community
the network — het netwerk
to follow — volgen
Dutch Tech And Internet Phrases
I surf the internet. — Ik surf op het internet.
I’ll send it to you, what’s your email address? — Ik stuur het jou toe, wat is jouw e-mailadres?
You can download the program. — Je kunt het programma downloaden.
All of my files are gone. — Al mijn bestanden zijn verdwenen.
I spend my time in front of the computer. — Ik breng mijn tijd achter de computer door.