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724,563 words. Dutch-first definitions. Native audio. Free, no account needed.
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724,563 words
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Complex
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how it works
Built on real Dutch
Het Nederlands was built by a language learner who became fluent in Dutch through immersion — and wanted a dictionary that teaches you how to use a word, not only what it means.
Every entry starts from the Taalunie's official Dutch data — the authority on spelling, grammar, and word forms. From there, definitions are written, examples generated, and audio produced — all structured and validated against the source.
Woordenlijst.org
The Taalunie's official Dutch word database. Correct spelling, grammar tables, conjugations, and declensions — the foundation for every entry.
OpenTaal
Open-source Dutch wordlists — over 724,000 verified words. Powers the search so you can find any word in the language.
Frequency & CEFR
How common is this word? What level is it? Frequency data from 44 million words of Dutch subtitles, and CEFR levels from graded textbooks.
AI-generated content
Definitions in clear Dutch, example sentences, images, and pronunciation audio — all structured and validated against the official data.