Top 100 Dutch verbs to learn

Welcome to Lesson 4 about the top 100 Dutch verbs! While learning a new language can be a daunting task, it becomes much easier when you focus on the most commonly used words. In Dutch, these top 100 verbs will be used in everyday conversations and are essential to master in order to communicate effectively. By learning these verbs, you will be able to construct basic sentences and express yourself in a variety of situations. So let's dive into the top 100 Dutch verbs and take a step closer to mastering the language!

To be - Zijn
To have - Hebben
To be able to - Kunnen
To make - Maken
To do - Doen
To put - Zetten
To place - Plaatsen
To say - Zeggen
To tell - Vertellen
To talk - Praten
To have to - Moeten
To take - Nemen, pakken
To catch - Vangen
To give - Geven
To go - Gaan
To want - Willen
To wish - Wensen
To know - Weten, kennen
To see - Zien
To ask - Vragen
To find - Vinden
To return - Terugkeren
To give back - Teruggeven
To come - Komen
To go past (someone) - Passeren
To understand - Snappen
To stay - Blijven
To hold - (Vast)houden
To keep - Houden
To carry - Dragen
To wear - Dragen
To show - Tonen
To continue - Doorgaan
To think - Denken
To follow - Volgen
To believe - Geloven
To begin - Beginnen
To count - Tellen
To hear - Horen
To wait - Wachten
To expect - Verwachten
To call - Bellen
To allow - Toestaan
To grow - Groeien
To leave - Vertrekken
To decide - Beslissen
To arrive - Arriveren
To serve - Serveren
To reply - Antwoorden
To answer - Antwoorden
To live - Leven
To remember - Herinneren
To introduce - Voorstellen
To accept - Accepteren
To behave - Gedragen
To play - Spelen
To recognize - Herkennen
To choose - Kiezen
To touch - Aanraken
To feel - Voelen
To like - Mogen, leuk vinden
To love - Houden van
To find - Vinden
To meet - Ontmoeten
To lose - Verliezen
To explain - Uitleggen
To open - Openen
To win - Winnen
To exist - Bestaan
To read - Lezen
To refuse - Weigeren
To change - Veranderen
To work - Werken
To try - Proberen
To prevent - Voorkomen
To stop - Stoppen
To go out - Uitgaan
To lead - Leiden
To risk - Riskeren
To learn - Leren
To teach - Leren
To meet - Ontmoeten
To create - Creëren
To get - Krijgen
To look for - Zoeken
To bring - Brengen
To cause - Veroorzaken
To use - Gebruiken
To reach - Reiken
To achieve - Bereiken
To produce - Produceren
To import - Importeren
To add - Toevoegen
To stand up - Opstaan
To prepare - Klaarmaken, voorbereiden
To write - Schrijven
To defend - Beschermen
To pull - Trekken
To draw - Tekenen
To build - Bouwen

Here are some examples using the infinitive form of the verbs:

Ik wil leren - I want to learn.
Zij kan zwemmen - She can swim.
Wij moeten werken - We have to work.
Hij gaat wandelen - He is going for a walk.
Zij willen reizen - They want to travel.
Ik ben van plan te studeren - I plan to study.
Zij hopen te slagen - They hope to pass.
Wij vinden het leuk om te dansen - We like to dance.
Hij besluit te stoppen - He decides to quit.
Zij vraagt om hulp - She asks for help.

Learning random words without any context or structure may not be effective in developing language skills because the learner may not be able to understand how to use them properly in a sentence or a conversation. Additionally, random words may not be frequently used in everyday language, so the learner may not encounter them often enough to retain them in their memory.

By focusing on frequently used words, learners can build a solid foundation of vocabulary that they can then use to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. This approach can also help learners to feel more confident in their language skills, which can lead to increased motivation to continue learning and improving.