Learn Dutch - Episode 3: Family members

a family at sunset

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In this podcast series you will learn a few Dutch words and pronunciations every week in a few minutes. The lessons are in English and are hosted by Dutch teacher Joyce Diebels from Dutch with Joyce. This episode is about the members of your family.


Words from lesson 3: Family members

EnglishDutch
familyde familie
het gezin
fatherde vader (formal)
dadde papa
motherde moeder (formal)
mumde mama
sister or sisde zus
brotherde broer
daughterde dochter
sonde zoon
I live with my mum and dad.
Ik woon met mijn vader en moeder / Ik woon met mijn papa en mama.
My son is eight years old.Mijn zoon is acht jaar oud.
I have two brothers and three sisters.Ik heb twee broers en drie zussen.


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