How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Occupations”. 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: jobs

Doctor, teacher, engineer, baker, lawyer: the names of jobs and professions in Dutch.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Dutch	English
boekhouder	accountant
acteur	actor
architect	architect
kunstenaar	artist
bankier	banker
slager	butcher
trainer	coach
consultant	consultant
arts	doctor
chauffeur	driver
econoom	economist
ingenieur	engineer
regisseur	film director
rechter	judge
advocaat	lawyer
controller	management controller
muzikant	musician
netwerkbeheerder	network administrator
notaris	notary
officier	officer
schilder	painter
filosoof	philosopher
piloot	pilot
postbode	postman
producent	producer
hoogleraar	professor
psycholoog	psychologist
onderzoeker	researcher
zeeman	sailor
secretaris	secretary
beveiliger	security guard
kapitein	ship captain
verkoper	shop assistant
geluidstechnicus	sound engineer
toneelspeler	stage actor
chirurg	surgeon
technicus	technician
toeristengids	tour guide
reisagent	travel agent
ober	waiter

Level 2: medium 35 words

Dutch	English
luchtverkeersleider	air traffic controller
analist	analyst
auditor	auditor
deurwaarder	bailiff
bakker	baker
barman	bartender
boekverkoper	bookseller
tussenpersoon	broker
cateraar	caterer
chef-kok	chef
scheikundige	chemist
kok	cook
bezorger	delivery driver
tandarts	dentist
ontwikkelaar	developer
elektricien	electrician
landbouwer	farmer
modeontwerper	fashion designer
tuinman	gardener
grafisch ontwerper	graphic designer
hotelier	hotelier
verzekeraar	insurer
afwasser	kitchen porter
bibliothecaris	librarian
slotenmaker	locksmith
monteur	mechanic
bemiddelaar	mediator
verpleegkundige	nurse
banketbakker	pastry chef
loodgieter	plumber
restauranthouder	restaurant owner
winkelier	shopkeeper
spion	spy
kleermaker	tailor
vertaler	translator

Level 3: hard 25 words

Dutch	English
astronoom	astronomer
schoonheidsspecialist	beautician
imker	beekeeper
cameraman	cameraman
meubelmaker	carpenter
kaashandelaar	cheesemonger
schoenmaker	cobbler
douanier	customs officer
visboer	fishmonger
glazenmaker	glazier
illustrator	illustrator
hovenier	landscape gardener
strandwacht	lifeguard
houthakker	lumberjack
voedingsdeskundige	nutritionist
oogarts	ophthalmologist
ambulanceverpleegkundige	paramedic
fysiotherapeut	physiotherapist
gevangenbewaarder	prison officer
dakdekker	roofer
statisticus	statistician
tester	tester
tegelzetter	tiler
lasser	welder
wijnhandelaar	wine merchant

Mini quiz

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Dutch words on “Occupations”. 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.

How KoKo makes words stick

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