Dutch Language Game: Days of the Week




Quick Dutch Language Game: Days of the Week
Level: Beginner (A1)
Playing Time: 2 1/2 minutes


For English speakers, Dutch days of the week are challenging mainly because of pronunciation.

In this game you'll practice the Dutch "g", (as in "-dag")
Other common words with "g": "gaan" (to go), "graag gedaan" (you're welcome), "goed" (good), "gezellig" (cosy, pleasant), "gisteren" (yesterday), "gracht" (canal), etc.

You'll also practice the Dutch "ij" (as in "vrijdag").
Other common words with "ij": "mij" (me), 'jij" (you, informal), "zij" (she, they), "hij" (he), tijd (time), etc.


Note: Dutch days of the week are not capitalized.
They are all "common gender": de maandag, de dinsdag, etc.

Dutch Days of the Week 

• maandag - Monday
• dinsdag - Tuesday
• woensdag - Wednesday
• donderdag - Thursday
• vrijdag - Friday
• zaterdag - Saturday
• zondag - Sunday
• de week - the week

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Posted 18:22PM on June 25 2024 by Ulrike Rettig
Categories: Dutch | Tags: Dutch, Dutch days of the week, Dutch language game