Dutch words for kids · Body
How to say “eyes” in Dutch
Eyes come up in face songs and in bedtime songs ("close your eyes"), so kids hear the word in two very different moods.
Eyes in Dutch
de ogen
Sounds like ≈ duh OH-khun
Good to know: One eye is het oog. Doe je ogen dicht = close your eyes.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Ik zie je ogen.
I see your eyes.
from Mijn Gezicht (My Face)
Doe je ogen open!
Open your eyes!
from Van Top tot Teen (Head to Toes)
Doe je ogen dicht!
Close your eyes!
from Welterusten (Good Night)
2 songs that teach it
“Eyes” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Also sung in: Welterusten, Slapen Gaan, Mijn Dag, Sterretjes Tellen.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Play peekaboo, covering and uncovering your ogen.
- 2Count eyes on toys: teddy has two, the spider has more!
- 3At bedtime, say "close your eyes" with the Dutch word for eyes.
Related Dutch words
“Eyes” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.