Dutch for Beginners: School
The following words are used to talk about school in Dutch:| School | School |
| Les | Lesson |
| Leren | To learn |
| Onderwijs (*) | Education |
| Onderwijzen | To teach |
| Onderwijzer | Teacher |
| Meester, leraar | Teacher (m), schoolmaster |
| Juffrouw, lerares | Teacher (f), schoolmistress |
| Professor | Professor |
| Kleuterschool | Kindergarten |
| Lagere school | Primary/elementary school |
| Middelbare school | Secondary/high school |
| Universiteit | University |
| Vak (*) | Subject |
| Taal | Language |
| Rekenen (*) | Arithmetic |
| Geschiedenis | History |
| Aardrijkskunde | Geography |
| Wiskunde | Mathematics |
| Gymnastiek | Physical education |
| Proefwerk (*) | Test |
| Eindexamen (*) | Final exam |
| Uitslag | Result |
| Slagen | Pass |
| Zakken | Fail |
| Cijfer (*) | Grade |
| Afkijken | To copy |
| Nablijven | To be kept in detention |
| Strafwerk (*) | Lines, school punishment |
NOTE: The definite article for singular nouns marked (*) is "het" (e.g., "het onderwijs" = "the education"); the definite article for all other singular nouns is "de" (e.g., "de school" = "the school").
The definite article for plural nouns is always "de".