Dutch | English |
Havermout | Oatmeal |
Kaneel | Cinnamon |
Suiker | Sugar |
Zout | Salt |
Roombutter | Butter |
Koffie | Coffee |
Thee | Tea |
Rijst | Rice |
Zilverrijst | Brown Rice |
Paprika | Bell Pepper |
Bier | Beer |
Wijn | Wine |
Komijn | Cumin |
Koriander | Coriander OR Cilantro (both come from the coriander plant) |
Kaas | Cheese |
Goudse kaas | Gouda cheese (pronounced "Howda"... as in "Howda get cheese this Gouda?!") |
Oude kaas | Old cheese |
Kip | Chicken |
Kipfilet | Chicken filet |
There might be more than just this, but that's as much as I can remember off the top of my head. So don't worry, I am eating. ;)
I learn a decent amount of conversational Chinese by watching trashy/cheesy TV in Taiwan. Specifically, I really enjoy Taiwanese talent shows.
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