it wetter
Water
Usage
The basic word for drinking water; works with pointing
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). Corresponds to Dutch "water", but spelled "wetter" (a becomes e, t becomes tt)
it iten
Food
Usage
General word for food; the noun of "ite" (to eat)
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). It shares its stem with the verb "ite" (to eat)
it jild
Money
Usage
Basic word in talk about paying and exchanging money
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). The word corresponding to Dutch "geld"; normally not used in the plural
it húske
Toilet
Usage
The everyday word for toilet. Signs may also show "toilet" or "wc"
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). "húske" also means a small house
it medisyn
Medicine
Usage
Used at pharmacies and doctors
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). Spelled "medisyn", not the Dutch "medicijn"
de bagaazje
Luggage
Usage
Refers to luggage at airports and hotels
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The spelling differs from Dutch "bagage" (-aazje)
de kaai
Key
Usage
Used when asking for a key, for instance in a hotel
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). "kaai" also means "quay"
it kaartsje
Ticket
Usage
Refers to a travel or entry ticket; also used for small cards
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). A diminutive of "kaart" (card); diminutives are neuter
it paspoart
Passport
Usage
Used at border control and when checking in
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). The oo of Dutch "paspoort" becomes oa
de telefoan
Phone
Usage
Refers to a phone or smartphone
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The spelling differs from Dutch "telefoon" (telefoan)
it stasjon
Station
Usage
Refers to a train or bus station
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). From Dutch "station"; Frisian spells it with -sjon
it sikehûs
Hospital
Usage
Used to name your destination in an emergency
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). A compound of "sike" (sick) and "hûs" (house)
de plysje
Police
Usage
Used in trouble or after a theft
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The spelling differs from Dutch "politie"
de winkel
Shop
Usage
Basic word for a shop
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). Spelled like Dutch "winkel"
de keamer
Room
Usage
Refers to a room, for instance in a hotel
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The word corresponding to Dutch "kamer", spelled "keamer"
de wei
Road
Usage
Refers to a road or way. The same spelling is also an adverb meaning "away"
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). "dyk" (dike, road) is also used for a road
it gesin
Family
Usage
Refers to a family unit such as parents and children
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). The word corresponding to Dutch "gezin"
de namme
Name
Usage
Used when giving your name
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The word corresponding to Dutch "naam"; it ends in -e
de holle
Head
Usage
Used to describe a headache or a head injury
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The word corresponding to Dutch "hoofd"; "haad" also exists
it each
Eye
Usage
Used to describe eye problems; the plural is "eagen"
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). "each" is neuter. The plural "eagen" changes the stem
de tosk
Tooth
Usage
Used to describe toothache
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The plural is "tosken"
de kiel
Throat
Usage
Used to describe a sore throat
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). Not the Dutch "kiel" (smock); here it means throat
de bûk
Belly
Usage
Used to describe a stomach ache
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The û takes a circumflex. It corresponds to Dutch "buik"
de rêch
Back
Usage
Used to describe back pain
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The ê has a circumflex. It corresponds to Dutch "rug"
de foet
Foot
Usage
Used to describe foot pain or injury
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). The plural is "fuotten"
de skonk
Leg
Usage
Used to describe leg pain or injury
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). "skonk" covers the leg, where Dutch uses "been"
de hân
Hand
Usage
Used to describe hand problems
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). It corresponds to Dutch "hand". The â has a circumflex and the plural is "hannen"
it boarst
Chest
Usage
Used to describe chest pain
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). The plural is "boarsten"
it hotel
Hotel
Usage
Refers to the place you stay; spelled as internationally
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). A loanword treated as a neuter noun
de lofthaven
Airport
Usage
The word for an airport
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). A compound of "loft" (sky) and "haven" (port), corresponding to Dutch "luchthaven"
de bushalte
Bus stop
Usage
Refers to a bus stop
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). A compound of "bus" and "halte" (stop)
de metro
Metro
Usage
Refers to a subway; there is none in Fryslân itself
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). A loanword of common gender
de ambassade
Embassy
Usage
A place to turn to when you lose your passport
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). Spelled like the Dutch word
de jildautomaat
ATM
Usage
A cash machine; a compound of "jild" (money) and "automaat" (machine)
Grammar Note
Common-gender noun (article "de"). A compound corresponding to Dutch "geldautomaat"
it wikselkantoar
Currency exchange
Usage
A place to exchange foreign currency
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). A compound corresponding to Dutch "wisselkantoor"
it konsulaat
Consulate
Usage
A diplomatic office you may visit for paperwork
Grammar Note
Neuter noun (article "it"). Spelled with k, unlike Dutch "consulaat"
More West Frisian phrases
- Basic Words
- Basic Verbs
- Adjectives
- Question Words
- Greetings
- Food & Drinks
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Numbers
- Hotel
- Emergency
- Sightseeing
- Flirting
- Nightlife
- Massage & Spa
- Compliments
- Contacts & SNS
- Beach & Activities
- Places & Areas
- Useful Phrases
- Airport & Customs
- Weather & Climate
- Pharmacy & Health
- Directions
- Money & Exchange
- Health & Hospital
- Internet & WiFi
- Nature & Outdoors
- Religion & Temples
- Café & Drinks
- Schedule & Booking
- Culture & Etiquette
- Traveling with Kids
- Sports & Activities
- Public Transport
- Accommodation
- Banking & ATM
- Visa & Immigration
- Business & Work
- School & Education
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- Music & Entertainment
- Art & Museums
- Festivals & Events
- Photography
- Laundry
- Post Office
- Language Learning
- Dating & Romance
- Dating Apps
- Volunteering
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- Fruits
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- Dietary & Allergies
- Markets & Souvenirs
- Wine & Spirits
- Car Rental & Driving
- Time & Dates
- Hiking & Trekking
- Diving & Water Sports
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Yoga & Wellness
- Casino & Gambling
- Beauty & Grooming
- Remote Work
- Fashion & Clothing
- Convenience Store
- Martial Arts
- Signs
- Body Parts
- Animals
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- Feelings
- Slang
- Local Dishes
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- Indulgences