Dutch Word of the Day
wandelen
/WAHN-deh-len/ • verb — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to walk for exercise, pleasure, or travel on foot
Examples
- Ik wandel elke avond door het park.
(I walk through the park every evening.) - We gaan zaterdag wandelen in het bos.
(We are going to go for a walk in the forest on Saturday.) - Na het eten wil ik even wandelen.
(After dinner, I want to go for a short walk.)
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Wandelen is very common in everyday Dutch. It is used both for regular walking and for going on a walk as an activity, especially for exercise or leisure.
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