How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Dutch vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Dutch vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Dutch, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Dutch words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Dutch	English
muts	beanie
baard	beard
beha	bra
armband	bracelet
merk	brand
knoop	button
kledingstuk	clothing
katoen	cotton
jurk	dress
stof	fabric
bril	glasses
kapsel	hairstyle
hoed	hat
spijkerbroek	jeans
trui	jumper
leer	leather
lippenstift	lipstick
op maat gemaakt	made to measure
make-up	makeup
halsketting	necklace
patroon	pattern
parfum	perfume
zak	pocket
opdruk	print
ring	ring
schoen	shoe
korte broek	shorts
maat	size
mouw	sleeve
chic	smart
kostuum	suit
zich omkleden	to get changed
passen	to try on
dragen	to wear
sportschoen	trainer
ondergoed	underwear
uniform	uniform
horloge	watch
trouwjurk	wedding dress
wol	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Dutch	English
accessoire	accessory
laars	boot
vlinderdas	bow tie
onderbroek	briefsMen’s underwear
vest	cardigan
wattenstaafje	cotton bud
foundation	foundation
pony	fringe
bont	fur
haarverf	hair dye
haarband	headband
hak	heel
sieraad	jewel
slipje	knickersWomen’s underwear
kant	lace
linnen	linen
voering	lining
snor	moustache
stofjas	overall
plooi	pleat
pyjama	pyjamas
regenjas	raincoat
scheermes	razor
sjaal	scarf
naad	seam
douchegel	shower gel
sok	sock
naaldhak	stiletto heel
zich scheren	to shave
aanschieten	to slip on
tandenborstel	toothbrush
handdoek	towel
paraplu	umbrella
fluweel	velvet
pruik	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Dutch	English
verstelwerk	alteration
enkellaars	ankle boot
anorak	anorak
badjas	bathrobe
bermuda	bermuda shorts
blouse	blouse
conditioner	conditioner
pump	court shoe
paskamer	fitting room
capuchontrui	hoodie
legging	leggings
mocassin	loafer
ouderwets	old fashioned
polyester	polyester
donsjas	puffer jacket
sandaal	sandal
tweedehandswinkel	second hand shop
shampoo	shampoo
pantoffel	slipper
schouderbandje	strap
zich opmaken	to put on makeup
trainingspak	tracksuit
trenchcoat	trench coat
pincet	tweezers
topje	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Dutch vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.