Dutch words for kids · Shapes, toys & things that go
Toys in Dutch for kids
Toys are what kids care about most during play, so these are words they genuinely want to use, especially when it's time to share.
Toys in Dutch
het speelgoed
Sounds like ≈ ut SPAYL-khoot
Good to know: Speelgoed is a singular, uncountable word ("play goods"), so it's het speelgoed, never "speelgoeds".
The words
| English | Dutch | Sounds like ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| ball | de bal | BAHL |
| doll | de pop | POP |
| blocks | de blokken | BLOK-kun |
| teddy bear | de teddybeer | TED-ee-bayr |
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Speelgoed en boek!
Toys and book!
from In Mijn Kamer (In My Room)
Ik heb een bal.
I have a ball.
from Mijn Speelgoed (My Toys)
Korte o—de pop!
Short o—doll!
from De Klinkers (The Vowel Song)
6 songs that teach it
These words are key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
In Mijn Kamer
In My Room · At Home · Premium
- de kamer · room
- het bed · bed
- het speelgoed · toys
- het boek · book
Mijn Speelgoed
My Toys · Daily Life · Premium
- de bal · ball
- de pop · doll
- blokken · blocks
- de teddybeer · teddy bear
Speelgoed Delen
Sharing Toys · Daily Life · Premium
- het autootje · car
- de bal · ball
- blokken · blocks
- delen · to share
De Klinkers
The Vowel Song · ABC & First Sounds · Premium
- de klinkers · vowels
- de aap · monkey
- de ezel · donkey
- de inktvis · octopus
Slaap Maar, Beertje
Sleep, Little Teddy · Bedtime Lullabies · Premium
- het beertje · teddy bear
- mijn bed · my bed
- knuffelen · cuddle
- lekker warm · nice and warm
Speelkwartier!
Playtime at School · At School · Premium
- het speelkwartier · recess
- de bel · the bell
- het schoolplein · the playground
- pak me dan · catch me
Also sung in: Hoeveel Zijn Er?, Waar Ben Je?, Mijn Eerste Schooldag.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1At tidy-up time, name each toy in Dutch as it goes in the box.
- 2Take turns asking for toys with please and thank you.
- 3Hide a toy and describe it by color until your child finds it.
Related Dutch words
“Toys” in other languages
- Spanish:los juguetes
- French:les jouets
- German:die Spielsachen
- Italian:i giocattoli
- Portuguese:os brinquedos
Sing it in Dutch, free
The first unit, 6 greeting songs with lyrics and English translation, is free forever. No card needed. Premium unlocks all 134 songs.
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.