COUNT WITH CONFIDENCENumbers in Dutch: Counting, Prices, Time, and Dates
Dutch builds larger numbers with a unit-first pattern in compounds such as eenentwintig (one-and-twenty). Learn the sequence first, then practice prices and clock time.
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Count from one to ten
Treat number plus noun as a learning unit, especially with de or het before the noun.
| Number | Dutch |
|---|---|
| 1 | een |
| 2 | twee |
| 3 | drie |
| 4 | vier |
| 5 | vijf |
| 6 | zes |
| 7 | zeven |
| 8 | acht |
| 9 | negen |
| 10 | tien |
Build larger numbers
Teens add -tien. Tens combine with en between units and tens in many forms.
Ask about price and time
Memorize the question and answer together so you can recognize numbers quickly in replies.
Numbers in Dutch FAQ
How do Dutch compound numbers work?
Units often come before tens with en in between, as in eenentwintig for twenty-one.
How do you say one hundred in Dutch?
Honderd is one hundred. Een honderd is also used when counting explicitly.
How do you ask how much in Dutch?
Hoeveel kost dit? or Wat kost dit? both work for price questions.
References and free Dutch resources
Use this article as a practical starting point, then verify vocabulary, explore the grammar in depth, and compare what you hear from proficient speakers in your community.