A1: Lesson 32 - Family and Friends

Learn Family and Friends

Dit is mijn vriend. - This is my friend.

Mijn zus heet Anna. - My sister’s name is Anna.

Mijn broer komt uit Utrecht. - My brother comes from Utrecht.

Dit is mijn vader, hij werkt. - This is my father, he works.

Aangenaam, dit is mijn familie. - Nice to meet you, this is my family.

Learn Conversation Examples

Hallo, dit is mijn vriend. - Aangenaam, ik heet Jan. - Hello, this is my friend. - Nice to meet you, my name is Jan.

Mijn zus heet Lisa, waar kom je vandaan? - Ik kom uit Rotterdam. - My sister’s name is Lisa, where are you from? - I come from Rotterdam.

Practice

1. Choose the correct translation: "This is my brother, he works."

2. Write in Dutch: "My friend comes from Amsterdam."

Cultural Note

In the Netherlands, introducing "mijn familie" (my family) or "mijn vriend" (my friend) with "aangenaam" (nice to meet you) is a warm gesture. Sharing where they’re from or what they do is a great conversation starter!