Dutch phrases for a move
Dutch neighbour phrases
The people in the building are who you will actually speak to. These are the Dutch sentences for meeting them, then the small asks that follow.
The first hello in the stairwell, and the first small ask.
- Aangenaam, ik ben de nieuwe buur. Nice to meet you — I am the new neighbour.
- Ik ben net verhuisd. I just moved in.
- Kunt u de muziek wat zachter zetten? Could you turn the music down a little?
- Ik woon op de derde verdieping. I live on the third floor.
- Weet u hoe laat ze het afval ophalen? Do you know what time they collect the rubbish?
- Sorry — is dit uw pakket? Sorry — is this parcel yours?
- Kunt u een bakkerij aanraden? Could you recommend a bakery?
- Tot later, hou je goed. See you later — take care.
Tell Lumi you are learning Dutch for a move and the same situation becomes a full unit — with audio you can tap and say back.
Other Dutch first-month situations
- Dutch housing — Viewing a flat, asking what is included, agreeing a date.
- Dutch town hall — Registering, asking where to queue, the document they will ask for.
- Dutch doctor — Booking, saying where it hurts, understanding the next step.