How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Leisure and entertainment”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 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: hobbies and leisure

Cinema, games, reading, going out, holidays: hobbies and free-time activities in Dutch.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Dutch	English
sfeer	atmosphere
bar	bar
verjaardag	birthday
boek	book
leesclub	book club
café	cafe
zender	channel
vereniging	club
verzameling	collection
concert	concert
tentoonstelling	exhibition
film	film
hengelsport	fishing
vrije tijd	free time
gokspel	gambling
spelregel	game rule
cadeau	gift
hobby	hobby
jacht	hunting
grap	joke
tijdschrift	magazine
museum	museum
natuurpark	nature park
roman	novel
uitje	outing
schilderen	painting
feest	party
programma	programme
lezen	reading
restaurant	restaurant
rollenspel	role playing game
vertoning	screening
seizoen	series season
voorstelling	show
televisie	television
theater	theatre
uitgaan	to go out
feesten	to party
kaarten	to play cards
computerspel	video game

Level 2: medium 34 words

Dutch	English
barbecue	barbecue
weddenschap	bet
hersenkraker	brain teaser
kamperen	camping
circus	circus
spelcomputer	console
creatieve workshop	creative workshop
kruiswoordpuzzel	crossword
bal	dance ball
dobbelsteen	dice
vermaak	entertainment
reuzenrad	ferris wheel
vuurwerk	fireworks
vlieger	kite
vrijetijdsbesteding	leisure
verliezer	loser
lidmaatschap	membership
middagdutje	nap
begintitels	opening credits
originele versie	original version
picknick	picnic
streek	prank
ontspanning	relaxation
rust	rest
ommetje	stroll
bijwonen	to attend
dansen	to dance
samenkomen	to get together
zich vermaken	to have funEnjoy yourself, play
een feest geven	to throw a party
speelgoed	toy
wandeling	walk
winnaar	winner
dierentuin	zoo

Level 3: hard 26 words

Dutch	English
aquarium	aquarium
handenarbeid	arts and crafts
biljart	billiards
gezelligheid	conviviality
knutselen	crafting
darts	darts
nietsdoen	idleness
pauze	interval
legpuzzel	jigsaw
karaoke	karaoke
breien	knitting
loterij	lottery
draaimolen	merry go round
origami	origami
popcorn	popcorn
pottenbakken	pottery
raadsel	riddle
schaalmodel	scale model
zonnebaden	sunbathing
tafeltennis	table tennis
proeverij	tasting
kaartverkoop	ticket desk
valsspelen	to cheat
verzamelen	to collect
zich afleiden	to entertain oneself
zich amuseren	to have a good timeHave a good time, take your mind off things

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Leisure and entertainment”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 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.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Dutch vocabulary on iPhone.