Dutch words for kids · Feelings
How to say “happy” in Dutch
Happy is the feeling word kids reach for first, and it shows up in some of the most joyful, clap-along songs.
Happy in Dutch
blij
Sounds like ≈ BLAY
Good to know: Ij is said somewhere between "ay" and "eye". Vrolijk ("cheerful") is a close relative.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Ik ben blij!
I am happy!
from Ik Ben Blij (I Am Happy)
Mijn beurt: blij!
My turn: happy!
from Hoera, Gefeliciteerd! (Happy Birthday)
Jij zegt blij!
I say happy!
from Het Tegenstellingenspel (The Opposites Game)
4 songs that teach it
“Happy” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Ik Ben Blij
I Am Happy · Feelings · Premium
- blij · happy
- de glimlach · smile
- lachen · to laugh
- vrolijk · glad
Als Je Blij Bent
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- blij · happy
- klappen · to clap
- handen · hands
- de voet · foot
Hoera, Gefeliciteerd!
Happy Birthday · Celebrations · Premium
- de verjaardag · birthday
- blij · happy
- de taart · cake
- het cadeautje · gift
Het Tegenstellingenspel
The Opposites Game · Opposites · Premium
- blij · happy
- verdrietig · sad
- hard · loud
- zacht · quiet
Also sung in: Eén, Twee, Drie, De Regenboog, De Kat en de Hond, Ik Hou van Jou, Soms Verdrietig, Hoe Voel Je Je?, De Zon Schijnt, De Bloemen and 9 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Clap your hands when you feel happy, like in the song, and say blij.
- 2At bedtime, ask what made your child blij today.
- 3Draw a happy face and stick it on the fridge with the word.
Related Dutch words
“Happy” 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.