Learn Dutch - Episode 24: Christmas

Christmas

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In this podcast series you learn some Dutch words and pronunciations. The lessons are in English and are provided by teacher Joyce Diebels from Dutch with Joyce. It's almost Christmas and that's why you'll learn some words and traditions in the Netherlands around Christmas.


Words from lesson 24: Christmas
EnglishDutch
ChristmasKerstmis / Kerst
Santa(de) Kerstman
Christmas tree(de) kerstboom
Christmas lights(de) kerstverlichting
Christmas evekerstavond
Christmas day (25 December)eerste kerstdag
brunch on Christmas daykerstbrunch
a sweet filled breadkerststol
dinner on Christmas daykerstdiner
26 Decembertweede kerstdag
Christmas marketkerstmarkt
Happy / Merry ChristmasGelukkig kerstfeest OF Vrolijk kerstfeest OF Fijne kerst
Click here for more information about Joyce from Dutch with Joyce.

One of the best-known original Dutch Christmas songs is Flappie by comedian Youp van 't Hek. Listen to the song with English subtitles.

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