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50 essential Dutch words at the restaurant

50 Dutch words worth knowing, picked from the topics Cooking and meals, Food and drink and translated into English.

Cooking and meals 25 words

DutchEnglish
biologischorganic
kombowl
hongerhunger
smaakflavour
vetfatty
menumenu
gerechtdishCooked dish
zoutsalty
dorstthirst
zuursour
menukaartmenu card
garento cook
avondetendinner
vezelfibre
gardewhisk
versfresh
geursmell
kopcup
glasglass
kloppento beatStir briskly with a fork or spoon
snijdento chop
voorgerechtstarter
tussendoortjesnackNoun, afternoon snack
proevento tasteVerb
opdienento serve

Food and drink 25 words

DutchEnglish
knoflookgarlic
tarwewheat
waterwater
sapjuice
rijstrice
zoutsalt
theetea
wijnwine
eiegg
rundvleesbeef
koffiecoffee
koolcabbage
melkmilk
maïscorn
honinghoney
walnootwalnut
broodbread
varkensvleespork
deegdoughFlour mixture before cooking
rumrum
ontbijtspekbacon
bierbeer
roomcream
filetfillet
fruitfruit

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