New Years eve
Found yourself on a Dutch New Years eve party and stuck for words? With these words the night might turn out better than expected…
| English | Dutch |
|---|---|
| New Year | Nieuwjaar |
| Champagne | Champagne (French pronunciation) |
| Happy New Year | Gelukkig Nieuwjaar |
| 2013 (Two Thousand Thirteen) | Twee duizend dertien |
| 2014 (Two Thousand Fourteen) | Twee duizend veertien |
| Best wishes for the new year | De beste wensen |
| Cheers! (when drinking) | Proost! |
| 12 o’clock | Twaalf uur |
Counting down
Does the clock almost strike twelve? Join in in a Dutch countdown ending in a happy newyear!
| English | Dutch |
|---|---|
| Ten | Tien |
| Nine | Negen |
| Eight | Acht |
| Seven | Zeven |
| Six | Zes |
| Five | Vijf |
| Four | Vier |
| Three | Drie |
| Two | Twee |
| One | Eén |
| Happy newyear | Gelukkig nieuwjaar! |