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This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Emotions and character”. The full topic holds 172 in the KoKo app: 68 at the easy level, 61 at the medium level and 43 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: emotions and feelings

Happy, sad, angry, shy, generous: emotions, feelings and personality traits in Dutch.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Dutch	English
woede	anger
boos	angry
vertrouwen	confidence
minachting	contempt
laf	cowardly
gek	crazy
nieuwsgierigheid	curiosity
verlangen	desire
twijfel	doubt
gêne	embarrassment
afgunst	envyJealousy of what others have
angst	fear
geluk	happiness
haat	hatred
eerlijk	honest
hoop	hope
vreugde	joy
aardig	kind
liefde	love
bescheiden	modest
stemming	mood
nerveus	nervous
sympathiek	nice
paniek	panic
geduldig	patient
plezier	pleasure
trots	pride
respect	respect
wraak	revenge
verdrietig	sad
voldoening	satisfaction
gevoelig	sensitive
stress	stress
verrast	surprised
moe	tired
waarderen	to appreciate
vrezen	to fearBe afraid of something
lijden	to suffer
lichtgeraakt	touchy
wijs	wise

Level 2: medium 35 words

Dutch	English
bewondering	admiration
genegenheid	affection
ambitieus	ambitious
beklemming	anxiety
gehechtheid	attachment
moedig	brave
voorzichtig	cautious
charismatisch	charismatic
wanhoop	despair
teleurstelling	disappointment
empathie	empathy
opwinding	excitement
schuldgevoel	guilt
ijverig	hardworking
nederig	humble
hypocriet	hypocritical
onverschilligheid	indifference
welwillendheid	kindness
lui	lazy
leugenaar	liar
nostalgie	nostalgia
realistisch	realistic
spijt	regret
opluchting	relief
sereniteit	serenity
eenzelvig	solitary
doodsangst	terror
troosten	to console
voelen	to feel
zich ergeren	to get annoyed
zich hechten	to grow attached
geruststellen	to reassure
onbehagen	unease
kwaad	upset
bezorgdheid	worry

Level 3: hard 25 words

Dutch	English
afstandelijk	aloof
ergernis	annoyance
vrees	apprehension
hoogmoedig	arrogant
sluw	cunning
volgzaam	docile
dromerig	dreamy
euforie	euphoria
extravert	extroverted
intolerant	intolerant
introvert	introverted
melancholie	melancholy
gehoorzaam	obedient
verwaand	pretentious
roekeloos	reckless
bang	scared
verlegenheid	shyness
koppig	stubborn
spraakzaam	talkative
duchten	to dreadFear greatly, be apprehensive about
beledigd zijn	to take offence
tolerant	tolerant
slordig	untidy
lusteloosheid	weariness
verwondering	wonder

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Emotions and character”. The full topic holds 172 in the KoKo app: 68 at the easy level, 61 at the medium level and 43 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.