Describing the World: Easy Dutch Adjectives for Children
Adjectives help children make sense of the world by adding color and detail to their sentences. In Dutch, just like in English, they describe size, color, mood, and more—making language vivid and exciting!
Why Adjectives Matter for Kids
Learning adjectives helps kids:
- Talk about the things they see, feel, and experience
- Make more complete and expressive sentences
- Notice the details in their environment
And because many Dutch adjectives are used daily, they’re great for early learners to pick up through repetition and play.
Common and Fun Dutch Adjectives to Start With
- Blij – Happy
- Boos – Angry
- Mooi – Beautiful
- Luid – Loud
- Zacht – Soft
- Lekker – Tasty
- Klein / Groot – Small / Big
- Vies / Schoon – Dirty / Clean
Use them with familiar nouns: de grote hond (the big dog), een zachte knuffel (a soft stuffed toy), or het lekkere ijsje (the tasty ice cream).
Activities to Learn and Practice Adjectives
“Describe & Draw” Game
Say a Dutch adjective and noun combo like een boos monster (an angry monster) and let your child draw it. Then swap roles and let them describe for you to draw!
“Adjective Treasure Hunt”
Hide cards around the room with Dutch adjectives. When kids find one, they must find an object that matches and say a sentence using it: Dit is een mooie bloem! (This is a beautiful flower!)
Learn Dutch Naturally with Dinolingo
Dinolingo’s interactive platform makes learning Dutch for kids fun and engaging. With videos, games, songs, and printable tools, children ages 2 to 14 can practice describing their world at their own pace. The built-in reward system and parental dashboard make tracking progress easy.
Want to explore how the program works? Their How It Works page explains all the features.
Final Thoughts
Adjectives open the door to richer expression. By noticing, describing, and playing with language, kids don’t just learn Dutch—they connect more deeply with the world around them.
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