A rough translation of Dutch words used in housing adverts and contracts, into English
Dutch | English |
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Badkamer | Bathroom |
Balkon | Balcony |
Bovenhuis | Appartment: living space via stairs (usually) on 2nd and 3rd floor (usually private entrance) |
CV | Central heating |
Dakterras | Usually (large) balcony at roof level |
Douche | Shower |
Dubbelbovenhuis | Appartment: consisting of 2 floors, usually on 2nd and 3rd floor though 2nd and 4th floor is also possible (usually private entrance) |
Etage / flat | Appartment: all living space on 1 floor |
Fl. .... p/mnd | Price per month (usually exlcuding gas, water, etc.) |
Gemeublieerd | Including furniture, carpeting and curtains |
gestoffeerd | Including carpeting and curtains, but no furniture |
huuren | to rent |
Kamer | Chamber |
Kast | Cupboard |
Keuken | Kitchen |
Koelkast | Fridge |
licht | light |
Douche | Shower |
Maisonette | Appartment: living space covering 2 floors |
Maand | Month |
Parterre woning | Ground floor (sometimes with garden) |
Portiekwoning | Central entrance at street level to two or more appartments (usually with stairs) |
rustig | quiet |
Service kosten / Bijdrage VVE | (Monthly / Yearly) Maintenance fee |
Slaapkamer | Bedroom / sleeping room |
Sanitair | Collective decription for toilet, bath, etc. |
Studeerkamer | Study / extra room |
Tuin | Garden |
Vaatwasser | Washingmachine |
Verdieping | Floor |
Woonwijk | housing area |
Woonkamer | Living room |