Basic Dutch in 7 Days (Fast Track): Services, Renting a home, Emergencies and more

Untimed topic quiz: 50 questions on Services, Renting a home, Emergencies and more, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.

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Netherlands
300 questions
Checked October 13, 2026
Language-reviewed October 13, 2026

Start with the lessonsBasic Dutch: 30 Lessons: about 749 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

Day 7: Services, Renting a home, Emergencies and more

Question 1 of 50
What does “achternaam” mean?
- first name
- nickname
- last name
- middle name
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Answer: C. last name
Achternaam is your last name (family name). Your first name is your voornaam.
Question 2 of 50
On a Dutch form, what do you write next to “geboortedatum”?
- today’s date
- your signature
- your date of birth
- your place of birth
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Answer: C. your date of birth
Geboorte means birth and datum means date: geboortedatum is date of birth. Place of birth is geboorteplaats.
Question 3 of 50
You were born on 4 November 1992. How do you write it on a Dutch form?
- 04-12-1992
- 11-04-1992
- 14-11-1992
- 04-11-1992
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Answer: D. 04-11-1992
Dutch dates put the day first, then the month, then the year: 04-11-1992.
Question 4 of 50
How do you write “number 25 on Molenweg” in a Dutch address?
- Molenweg 25
- 25 Molenweg
- 25e Molenweg
- Molenweg, 25e
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Answer: A. Molenweg 25
In Dutch addresses the house number comes after the street name: Molenweg 25.
Question 5 of 50
What does “Ik wil geld opnemen” mean?
- I want to send money.
- I want to borrow money.
- I want to save money.
- I want to withdraw money.
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Answer: D. I want to withdraw money.
Geld opnemen means to take money out of your account, for example at the geldautomaat.
Question 6 of 50
Fill the gap: Ik wil een bankrekening ___.
- geopend
- openen
- opent
- open
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Answer: B. openen
After wil, the second verb is an infinitive at the end: Ik wil een bankrekening openen.
Question 7 of 50
At the bank, the employee says: “Mag ik uw identiteitsbewijs zien?” What do you do?
- Give your phone number.
- Show your passport or ID card.
- Sign the form.
- Pay by card.
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Answer: B. Show your passport or ID card.
Identiteitsbewijs means proof of identity, such as a passport or ID card. Zien means to see.
Question 8 of 50
Listen. What does the customer want?
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Klant: Goedemorgen. Ik wil dit pakket versturen naar Canada.
- To send a parcel to Canada
- To pick up a parcel from Canada
- To buy stamps for Canada
- To send a letter to Canada
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Answer: A. To send a parcel to Canada
The customer says ik wil dit pakket versturen naar Canada: I want to send this parcel to Canada.
Transcript
Klant: Goedemorgen. Ik wil dit pakket versturen naar Canada.
Question 9 of 50
Listen. What is the woman’s address?
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Medewerker: Wat is uw adres?
Vrouw: Kerkstraat 14, in Utrecht.
- Kerkweg 14, Utrecht
- Kerkstraat 40, Utrecht
- Kerkstraat 14, Utrecht
- Kerkstraat 14, Zwolle
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Answer: C. Kerkstraat 14, Utrecht
She says Kerkstraat 14 (veertien) in Utrecht. Veertig would be 40.
Transcript
Medewerker: Wat is uw adres?
Vrouw: Kerkstraat 14, in Utrecht.
Question 10 of 50
Read the form. When was Sara born?
Inschrijfformulier sportschool
Voornaam: Sara
Achternaam: Visser
Geboortedatum: 05-08-2001
Adres: Molenweg 25
Woonplaats: Leiden
- 15 August 2001
- 5 August 2001
- 8 May 2001
- 5 August 2010
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Answer: B. 5 August 2001
Dutch dates put the day first: 05-08-2001 is 5 August 2001.
Question 11 of 50
What does “te huur” mean?
- rented out
- for rent
- for sale
- too expensive
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Answer: B. for rent
Te huur means for rent. For sale is te koop. Here te does not mean too.
Question 12 of 50
What is “de borg”?
- the landlord
- the bill
- the rent
- the deposit
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Answer: D. the deposit
De borg is the deposit you pay before you move in. The rent is de huur and the landlord is de verhuurder.
Question 13 of 50
An ad says: “€950 p/m excl. g/w/l”. What does it mean?
- €950 deposit, bills included
- €950 a month, bills not included
- €950 a month, bills included
- €950 a week, bills not included
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Answer: B. €950 a month, bills not included
P/m is per month, excl. means not included, and g/w/l is gas, water and electricity.
Question 14 of 50
What does “gemeubileerd” mean?
- shared
- unfurnished
- furnished
- renovated
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Answer: C. furnished
Gemeubileerd means furnished: the home has furniture (meubels).
Question 15 of 50
How do you ask “When can I come and see it?”
- Wanneer kan ik komen kijk?
- Wanneer kan ik komen kijken?
- Waar kan ik komen kijken?
- Wanneer ik kan komen kijken?
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Answer: B. Wanneer kan ik komen kijken?
After the question word wanneer comes the verb kan, then ik. The infinitives komen kijken go to the end.
Question 16 of 50
Your new neighbour is a woman. She is your ...
- buurvrouw
- buurman
- verhuurder
- huurder
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Answer: A. buurvrouw
A female neighbour is de buurvrouw (vrouw = woman). A male neighbour is de buurman.
Question 17 of 50
You call about an ad. The landlord says: “Ja, het appartement is nog vrij.” What do you ask next?
- Sorry voor het lawaai.
- Wanneer kan ik komen kijken?
- Ik woon hiernaast.
- Is het appartement nog beschikbaar?
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Answer: B. Wanneer kan ik komen kijken?
The apartment is still free (vrij), so the next step is to ask when you can come and see it.
Question 18 of 50
Listen. What does the landlord say about the rent?
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Verhuurder: De huur is 850 euro per maand, inclusief gas, water en licht.
- €850 a month, bills included
- €580 a month, bills included
- €815 a month, bills included
- €850 a month, bills not included
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Answer: A. €850 a month, bills included
The landlord says 850 euro per maand, inclusief gas, water en licht: the bills are included.
Transcript
Verhuurder: De huur is 850 euro per maand, inclusief gas, water en licht.
Question 19 of 50
Listen. Who is Bram?
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Man: Goedenavond, ik ben Bram. Ik ben uw nieuwe buurman. Ik woon op nummer 15.
- a delivery person
- the new neighbour
- the new landlord
- a colleague
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Answer: B. the new neighbour
Bram says ik ben uw nieuwe buurman: I am your new neighbour. He lives at number 15.
Transcript
Man: Goedenavond, ik ben Bram. Ik ben uw nieuwe buurman. Ik woon op nummer 15.
Question 20 of 50
Read the ad. How many bedrooms does the apartment usually have?
TE HUUR – Haarlem
3-kamerappartement, 70 m², gemeubileerd
Huur: €1.250 p/m incl. g/w/l
Borg: €1.250
Per direct beschikbaar
Bel de verhuurder om te komen kijken.
- one
- four
- two
- three
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Answer: C. two
In Dutch ads kamers counts the living room too, so a 3-kamerappartement usually has a living room and two bedrooms.
Question 21 of 50
What does “Brand!” mean?
- Help!
- Police!
- Fire!
- Stop!
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Answer: C. Fire!
Brand means fire. Shout Brand! and call 112 for the fire brigade (de brandweer).
Question 22 of 50
In the Netherlands, which number do you call in an emergency for the police, fire brigade or ambulance?
- 999
- 112
- 911
- 0900-8844
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Answer: B. 112
112 is the emergency number in the Netherlands and in every EU country. The call is free. (Sources: European Commission, digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/112; Dutch police, politie.nl/contact)
Question 23 of 50
You need the Dutch police, but it is not an emergency. Which number do you call?
- 0900-8844
- 110
- 112
- 911
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Answer: A. 0900-8844
The Dutch police say: Geen spoed, wel politie? Bel 0900-8844. Keep 112 for emergencies. (Source: Dutch police, politie.nl/contact)
Question 24 of 50
What is true about 112?
- You must pay for the call.
- It works in every EU country.
- It only works from a fixed phone.
- It only works in the Netherlands.
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Answer: B. It works in every EU country.
112 is available everywhere in the EU, free of charge, from fixed and mobile phones. (Source: European Commission, digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/112)
Question 25 of 50
Fill the gap: Bel een ___! (Call an ambulance!)
- apotheek
- ambulance
- brandweer
- ziekenhuis
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Answer: B. ambulance
Bel een ambulance! means call an ambulance. Het ziekenhuis is the hospital. In an emergency, call 112.
Question 26 of 50
How do you say “Someone is hurt”?
- Iemand heeft gewond.
- Iemand is gewond.
- Iemand is gestolen.
- Niemand is gewond.
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Answer: B. Iemand is gewond.
Gewond means hurt or injured, and you use is: iemand is gewond. Niemand means nobody.
Question 27 of 50
On a 112 call, the operator asks: “Waar bent u?” Which reply fits?
- In de Stationsstraat, bij nummer 10.
- Het gaat goed.
- Ik heet Sam.
- Om acht uur.
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Answer: A. In de Stationsstraat, bij nummer 10.
Waar asks where. Give the street and number so help can find you quickly.
Question 28 of 50
Listen. What happened?
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Help! Er is een ongeluk gebeurd. Iemand is gewond. Bel een ambulance!
- Someone stole a bag.
- There was an accident and someone is hurt.
- There is a fire.
- Someone lost a passport.
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Answer: B. There was an accident and someone is hurt.
Er is een ongeluk gebeurd means there has been an accident, and iemand is gewond means someone is hurt. Call 112 in an emergency.
Transcript
Help! Er is een ongeluk gebeurd. Iemand is gewond. Bel een ambulance!
Question 29 of 50
Listen. What does the man want?
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Agent: Goedemiddag, kan ik u helpen?
Man: Ja, mijn fiets is gestolen. Ik wil aangifte doen.
- To report that his bike was stolen
- To find the hospital
- To report an accident
- To report that his bag was stolen
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Answer: A. To report that his bike was stolen
He says mijn fiets is gestolen (my bike has been stolen) and ik wil aangifte doen (I want to report a crime).
Transcript
Agent: Goedemiddag, kan ik u helpen?
Man: Ja, mijn fiets is gestolen. Ik wil aangifte doen.
Question 30 of 50
Read the sign. What should you do if there is a fire?
Bij brand:
Bel 112.
Gebruik de lift niet.
Ga via de trap naar buiten.
- Wait in your room.
- Take the elevator down.
- Call 0900-8844.
- Use the stairs and go outside.
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Answer: D. Use the stairs and go outside.
The sign says do not use the lift (elevator) and go outside by the stairs (de trap). For a fire, call 112, not 0900-8844. (Sources: European Commission, digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/112; Dutch police, politie.nl/contact)
Question 31 of 50
What does “Hoe was je weekend?” mean?
- How was your weekend?
- What are you doing this weekend?
- When is the weekend?
- Where were you this weekend?
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Answer: A. How was your weekend?
Hoe means how and was is the past of is: How was your weekend?
Question 32 of 50
A colleague says: “Fijn weekend!” What do you answer?
- Graag gedaan!
- Ik ook!
- Beterschap!
- Jij ook!
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Answer: D. Jij ook!
Jij ook! means you too. Ik ook! means me too, which does not fit here.
Question 33 of 50
What does “gezellig” mean?
- cosy, friendly and fun
- busy and stressful
- cold and wet
- quiet and boring
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Answer: A. cosy, friendly and fun
Gezellig describes a cosy, friendly and fun time or place: Het was heel gezellig!
Question 34 of 50
Someone says: “Je Nederlands is goed!” What is a good reply?
- Dank je, dat is lief.
- Graag gedaan.
- Tot ziens.
- Sorry.
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Answer: A. Dank je, dat is lief.
To thank someone for a compliment, say dank je (thank you). Graag gedaan means you’re welcome.
Question 35 of 50
Fill the gap: Lekker weer, ___?
- ook
- waar
- wie
- hè
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Answer: D. hè
Hè at the end of a sentence asks the other person to agree, like “isn’t it?”.
Question 36 of 50
How do you say “How nice!”?
- Wat is leuk?
- Waar leuk!
- Wie leuk!
- Wat leuk!
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Answer: D. Wat leuk!
Wat + an adjective makes an exclamation: Wat leuk! means how nice!
Question 37 of 50
Put the words in order: weekend / je / was / hoe
- Hoe je was weekend?
- Hoe was weekend je?
- Was hoe je weekend?
- Hoe was je weekend?
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Answer: D. Hoe was je weekend?
Question word first, then the verb, then the subject: Hoe was je weekend?
Question 38 of 50
Listen. What did Fleur do this weekend?
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Joris: Hoe was je weekend, Fleur?
Fleur: Heel gezellig! Ik ben met vrienden naar het strand gegaan.
- She stayed at home.
- She went to the beach with friends.
- She worked all weekend.
- She went to the beach with her family.
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Answer: B. She went to the beach with friends.
Fleur says ik ben met vrienden naar het strand gegaan: I went to the beach with friends.
Transcript
Joris: Hoe was je weekend, Fleur?
Fleur: Heel gezellig! Ik ben met vrienden naar het strand gegaan.
Question 39 of 50
Listen. How is Daan?
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Sanne: Hoe gaat het met je, Daan?
Daan: Druk, druk, druk! Veel werk.
- He is on holiday.
- He is sick.
- He is bored.
- He is very busy.
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Answer: D. He is very busy.
Daan says druk, druk, druk! Veel werk. Druk means busy, and veel werk means a lot of work.
Transcript
Sanne: Hoe gaat het met je, Daan?
Daan: Druk, druk, druk! Veel werk.
Question 40 of 50
Read the message. Why does Emma write?
Hoi Lotte! Bedankt voor het etentje gisteren. Het was heel gezellig! Je soep was echt lekker. Fijn weekend! Groetjes, Emma
- To ask for a recipe
- To invite Lotte to dinner
- To thank Lotte for dinner
- To say she is sick
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Answer: C. To thank Lotte for dinner
Bedankt voor het etentje means thanks for the dinner. She also says it was gezellig.
Question 41 of 50
What does “Ik kom uit Canada” mean?
- I’m back from Canada.
- I’m from Canada.
- I’m going to Canada.
- I live in Canada.
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Answer: B. I’m from Canada.
Komen uit means to come from: Ik kom uit Canada = I’m from Canada. To live is wonen.
Question 42 of 50
Choose the correct form: Zij (she) ___ in een ziekenhuis. (werken)
- werkst
- werken
- werk
- werkt
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Answer: D. werkt
With zij (she), add -t to the stem: werk + t = zij werkt. Werken is for wij, jullie and zij (they).
Question 43 of 50
Choose the correct form: Wij wonen in een ___ appartement. (klein)
- klein
- kleine
- kleinne
- kleinen
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Answer: A. klein
Appartement is a het-word. After een with a singular het-word, the adjective has no -e: een klein appartement.
Question 44 of 50
Which sentence is correct?
- Morgen ga naar de markt ik.
- Ik morgen ga naar de markt.
- Morgen ga ik naar de markt.
- Morgen ik ga naar de markt.
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Answer: C. Morgen ga ik naar de markt.
The verb is second in a statement. After morgen comes the verb ga, then the subject ik.
Question 45 of 50
Fill the gap: Gisteren ___ ik naar Utrecht gegaan.
- is
- heb
- ga
- ben
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Answer: D. ben
Gaan uses zijn in the perfect tense. With ik the form is ben: ik ben gegaan.
Question 46 of 50
Fill the gap: Ik heb gisteren tennis ___. (spelen)
- gespeeld
- gespeelt
- spelen
- gespeled
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Answer: A. gespeeld
The stem speel ends in l, which is not in ’t kofschip, so add -d: gespeeld.
Question 47 of 50
Someone says: “Dank je wel!” What do you answer?
- Ja, graag.
- Beterschap!
- Graag gedaan.
- Jij ook!
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Answer: C. Graag gedaan.
Graag gedaan means you’re welcome. Ja, graag means yes, please.
Question 48 of 50
Listen. Where does Sam work?
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Hallo, ik ben Sam. Ik kom uit Canada. Ik woon in Amsterdam en ik werk in een ziekenhuis.
- in Canada
- in a school
- in a shop
- in a hospital
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Answer: D. in a hospital
Sam says ik werk in een ziekenhuis: I work in a hospital. Sam is from Canada and lives in Amsterdam.
Transcript
Hallo, ik ben Sam. Ik kom uit Canada. Ik woon in Amsterdam en ik werk in een ziekenhuis.
Question 49 of 50
Listen. What does the customer order?
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Klant: Mag ik een koffie en een stuk appeltaart, alstublieft?
Ober: Natuurlijk.
- a coffee and a piece of apple pie
- two coffees
- a coffee and a sandwich
- a tea and a piece of apple pie
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Answer: A. a coffee and a piece of apple pie
The customer asks for een koffie en een stuk appeltaart: a coffee and a piece of apple pie.
Transcript
Klant: Mag ik een koffie en een stuk appeltaart, alstublieft?
Ober: Natuurlijk.
Question 50 of 50
Read the text. What is Mila going to do next year?
Hoi! Ik ben Mila. Ik woon in Rotterdam en ik werk bij een bank. In mijn vrije tijd fiets ik graag. Vorige week heb ik veel gefietst. Volgend jaar ga ik een cursus Nederlands A2 doen.
- Move to Rotterdam
- Cycle every day
- Take an A2 Dutch course
- Start work at a bank
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Answer: C. Take an A2 Dutch course
Volgend jaar ga ik een cursus Nederlands A2 doen means next year I’m going to do an A2 Dutch course. This is the future with gaan.

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