In Groningen, you can absolutely live without speaking ANY Dutch. However, if you want to win the hearts of the Dutch, it is advisable to learn a few words. This way you can show them that you want to integrate into the country.
Here is a list of words that I think are useful (but not essential) to learn.
English | Dutch |
Hello | Goedendag / Hallo |
Hi | Hoi |
Good morning | Goedemorgen |
Good evening | Goedenavond |
Do you speak english? | Spreek je Engels? |
Sorry | Sorry |
Goodbye | Tot ziens |
Bye | Doei (the more you know the person, the longer the Doeiiiiii will be) |
Thank you (very much) | Dank u (veel) |
I am French | Ik ben Frans |
My name is … | Ik heet ... |
No thank you. | Nee dank u |
Yes / No | Ja / Nee |
Please | Alsjeblieft |
One | Een |
Two | Twee |
Three | Drie |