The sentences presented in this section will help you with the most basic expressions in Dutch. It will certainly not be enough in order to start a conversation in Dutch, however being able to say a few words in the country's native language will evoke sympathy and understanding. The good news is that especially when you are traveling to The Netherlands, virtually everyone will speak English as a second language. However, it is a polite gesture to ask first.

English	Dutch
I'd like to change money.	Ik wil graag geld wisselen.
What is the exchange rate?	Wat is de koers?
Buy / sell.	Koop / verkoop.
Where can I change money?	Waar kan ik geld wisselen?
How would you like to have it?	Hoe wilt u het graag hebben?
Banknotes of 20 / 50 / 100.	Briefjes van 20 / 50 / 100.
Could you give me smaller notes?	Kunt u mij kleinere biljetten geven?
Could you give me small change?	Kunt u mij kleingeld geven?
How much does it cost?	Hoeveel kost het?
Are there transaction costs?	Zijn er transactiekosten?
I'd like to open a bank account.	Ik wil graag een bankrekening openen.
debit card / credit card.	debetkaart / kredietkaart.
I'd like to open a savings account.	Ik wil graag een spaarrekening openen.
Here is my passport.	Hier is mijn paspoort.
I lost my cards.	Ik heb mijn kaarten verloren.
I need money.	Ik heb geld nodig.

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