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The main language in the Netherlands and northern Belgium is Dutch which is very similar to Afrikaans. In the north of the Netherlands, however, Frisian is an official language too, though Dutch is prevalent.
You shouldn't have too many problems because most people in Belgium and the Netherlands, especially the young, speak excellent English.
| hallo |
hello |
| tot ziens |
good bye |
| alstublieft |
please |
| dank u! |
thank you |
| ja |
yes |
| nee |
no |
| pardon |
excuse me |
| Ik wil graag ... |
I want ? |
| Wat kost ...? |
How much is ...? |
| goed |
good |
| slecht |
bad |
| groot |
big |
| klein |
small |
| Ik begrijp het niet |
I don't understand |
| Spreekt u Engels? |
Do you speak English? |
| Het spijt me, ik spreek geen Nederlands |
I'm sorry, I don't speak Dutch |