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jurre/learn-dutch — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-12 · repo last pushed 2014-08-31

Audience · generalComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

tl;dr

A clean, static reference guide of basic Dutch phrases with English translations, organized by everyday situations like greetings and introductions. No app or installation needed, just read and practice.

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    What it does
      Dutch phrase tables
      English translations
      Casual vs formal notes
    Content
      Greetings
      Introductions
      Getting to know someone
      Polite expressions
    Use cases
      Expats moving to NL
      Travelers planning trips
      Language beginners
    Format
      Static reference
      No installation needed
      Readable on phone or computer
    Audience
      Non-technical learners
      Open source contributors

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Scan basic Dutch greetings and polite expressions before a trip to the Netherlands.

VIBE 2

Find the right formal or casual phrase to introduce yourself to Dutch colleagues.

VIBE 3

Use the phrase tables as a quick cheat sheet for everyday Dutch conversation.

what's the stack?

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how it stacks up fr

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LanguageCSSPython
Last pushed2014-08-312022-10-03
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/52/54/5
Audiencegeneralvibe coderdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 5min

No setup required, it is a static reference document you can read directly on GitHub or any device.

Open-sourced for others to use and contribute to, though the specific license type is not stated in the README.

in plain english

Learn Dutch is a simple reference guide for anyone picking up basic Dutch phrases. It's essentially a set of study notes that someone compiled while learning the language, now shared openly for others to use. The content is organized into practical categories like greetings, introducing yourself, getting to know someone, and polite expressions. Each section presents a straightforward table with the Dutch phrase alongside its English translation, so you can quickly scan and find what you need. Some entries also note distinctions between casual and formal usage, which is useful since Dutch has different forms depending on whom you're addressing. This would be handy for expats moving to the Netherlands, travelers planning a trip, or language beginners who want a quick cheat sheet rather than a full course. For example, if you're about to meet Dutch colleagues and want to introduce yourself politely, you'd find phrases like "Ik heet [name]" and "Leuk je te ontmoeten" ready to copy and practice. The README doesn't go into much detail beyond the phrase tables themselves. There's no accompanying app, audio, or interactive component mentioned, it's just a clean, static reference. Its value is in being lightweight and accessible: you can read it on your phone or computer without installing anything, and since it's open-sourced, others could contribute additional phrases or corrections over time. It's a modest but genuinely useful resource for getting started with everyday Dutch conversation.

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prompt 1
Help me practice introducing myself in Dutch using phrases like Ik heet and Leuk je te ontmoeten from the Learn Dutch guide.
prompt 2
Create flashcards from the greetings and polite expressions in the Learn Dutch reference so I can memorize them before my trip.
prompt 3
Explain when I should use the casual versus formal Dutch phrases from the Learn Dutch guide when meeting new people.

Frequently asked questions

what is learn-dutch fr?

A clean, static reference guide of basic Dutch phrases with English translations, organized by everyday situations like greetings and introductions. No app or installation needed, just read and practice.

Is learn-dutch actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2014-08-31).

What license does learn-dutch use?

Open-sourced for others to use and contribute to, though the specific license type is not stated in the README.

How hard is learn-dutch to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is learn-dutch for?

Mainly general.

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