The colors
These might seem very basic…
But weirdly enough, in a lot of beginner courses and exercises, they barely get any attention.
And that’s strange, because you use them every single day.
Talking about your clothes, your car, the weather, your coffee mug, your friend’s new shoes…
The colors
As always, it’s super important to pronounce them, so check out the video and don’t forget to repeat after me.
The more you say them out loud, the faster they’ll stick and the better you’ll sound. 💪
Don’t get lost in translations!
Sometimes it’s tempting to translate too much into your native language,
but this can hinder your progress. Instead, try thinking in Dutch.
The Colors
DUTCH:
Grijs
Wit
Zwart
Geel
Blauw
Groen
Oranje
Bruin
Paars
Roze
Rood
Lila
ENGLISH:
Grey
White
Black
Yellow
Blue
Green
Orange
Brown
Purple
Pink
Red
Lilac
Rood
Zwart
Geel
Grijs
Lichtblauw
Oranje
Donkerbruin
Lichtbruin
Paars
Violet
Donkerblauw
You can add ‘dark’ for colors to make them darker, or ‘light’ to make them lighter.
For example: dark blue, light blue.
The Color Quiz
In this quiz, you’ll see a color, and your task is to quickly recall the color. It’s a fast-paced way to improve your vocabulary and get more comfortable using colors in everyday conversations.
Ready to challenge yourself and see how many you can remember?
(IN DUTCH OF COURSE!)
Let’s go!
