Dutch Food Songs for Kids

The food songs

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  Ik Hou van Eten

  I Love Food · 2:00 · Premium

  het eten, ik hou van, lekker, eten

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  Een Rode Appel

  A Red Apple · 2:21 · Premium

  de appel, de banaan, het fruit, zoet

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  Water en Melk

  Water and Milk · 2:01 · Premium

  het water, de melk, drinken, het glas

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  Heb Je Honger?

  Are You Hungry? · 2:01 · Premium

  de honger, het brood, de kaas, ja

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  Fruit en Groente

  Fruits and Vegetables · 3:05 · Premium

  groente, de wortel, de tomaat, gezond

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  Neem een Hap

  Bite and Say · 1:59 · Premium

  de appel, het brood, de melk, het water

Dutch food words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Name foods in Dutch as you put them on the plate; three meals a day is a lot of free practice.
• Let your child ask for a snack using the Dutch word. Respond happily, even to a half-right attempt.
• Shop together and look for the foods from the song.

Questions parents ask

How can I use the food songs at mealtimes?

Play a song before a meal, then use one or two of its words while you eat: name the food, ask if they want more. Short, real use beats long practice sessions.

Which Dutch words are in these food songs?

21 key words and phrases, including het eten (food), ik hou van (I love), lekker (tasty), eten (to eat), de appel (apple), de banaan (banana), het fruit (fruit), zoet (sweet). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Dutch food songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

Between 1:59 and 3:05 each, about 13 minutes for all 6. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.