Dutch words for kids · Weather & seasons
The seasons in Dutch for kids
Seasons help kids understand that the year goes round. Each one has its own clothes, weather and favorite activities.
The seasons in Dutch
de seizoenen
Sounds like ≈ duh say-ZOO-nun
Good to know: All four seasons are de-words. Herfst (autumn) is a cousin of English "harvest".
The words
| English | Dutch | Sounds like ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| spring | de lente | LEN-tuh |
| summer | de zomer | ZOH-mur |
| autumn (fall) | de herfst | HERFST |
| winter | de winter | VIN-tur |
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
De zomer is warm.
Summer is warm.
from De Seizoenen (The Seasons)
Herfst, herfst, gezellig samen!
Autumn, autumn, cozy together!
from Hallo Herfst! (Hello, Autumn!)
2 songs that teach it
These words are key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Name the current season in Dutch each morning for a week.
- 2Sort pictures (snowman, beach, falling leaves, flowers) into the four seasons.
- 3Collect leaves in autumn and say the season's name as you go.
Related Dutch words
“The seasons” in other languages
- Spanish:las estaciones
- French:les saisons
- German:die Jahreszeiten
- Italian:le stagioni
- Portuguese:as estações do ano
Sing it in Dutch, free
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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.