Dutch words for kids · Body
How to say “hands” in Dutch
Hands are used in nearly every action song: clapping, waving, counting on fingers. That makes the word one kids hear constantly.
Hands in Dutch
de handen
Sounds like ≈ duh HAHN-dun
Good to know: One hand is de hand, just like English. Klap in je handen = clap your hands.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Was je handen!
Wash your hands!
from Twee Handen, Twee Voeten (Two Hands, Two Feet)
Klap in je handen!
Clap your hands!
from Als Je Blij Bent (If You're Happy)
Nog één keer, klap in je handen!
One more time, clap your hands!
from De Keuken (The Kitchen)
3 songs that teach it
“Hands” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Twee Handen, Twee Voeten
Two Hands, Two Feet · My Body · Premium
- handen · hands
- voeten · feet
- vingers · fingers
- armen · arms
Als Je Blij Bent
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- blij · happy
- klappen · to clap
- handen · hands
- de voet · foot
Klap in Je Handen
Clap Your Hands · Actions & Movement · Premium
- klappen · to clap
- handen · hands
- omhoog · up
- omlaag · down
Also sung in: Ik Beweeg Mijn Lijf, Wat Trek Ik Aan?, De Keuken, Koud en Warm, Dans met Mij, Kom, We Gaan Feesten, De Vormen, Vol en Leeg and 8 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Clap your handen every time the word comes up in a song.
- 2Wash hands together and name them: "handen!" before the soap goes on.
- 3Trace around both hands and count the fingers in Dutch.
Related Dutch words
“Hands” 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.