Learning to count in Dutch is one of the first and most useful steps in mastering the language. Numbers are everywhere — from telling the time and shopping to giving your phone number or understanding prices. This A1-level guide will help you learn Dutch numbers easily, from 0 to 100 and beyond. Step by step, you’ll discover how the Dutch number system works, how to pronounce tricky combinations like vijfentwintig (25), and how to use numbers naturally in daily life across the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions.
1️⃣ 0–10: First Numbers
Learning the first ten Dutch numbers is the best place to start.
In this video, we count from nul (0) to tien (10) step by step so you can hear the correct Dutch pronunciation and rhythm.
Repeat each number aloud and notice how short and clear the sounds are.
Once you know these ten words, you can already recognize prices, bus numbers, and house numbers around you — a small skill that makes daily life in the Netherlands much easier.
When you finish, try the short exercises below to test your memory and listening.
Interactive exercises to help you lean the numbers from 0 -10
Dutch Numbers 0–10 Flashcards with Audio – Learn & Repeat (A1)
Match the Number with Its Word – Drag & Drop Exercise (A1)
Memory Game: Match Dutch Numbers and Digits (0–10)
Which Number Did You Hear? – Dutch Listening Quiz (A1)
Tap the Number You Hear – Dutch Numbers 0–10 (A1 Practice)
Type the Number You Hear – Dutch Dictation Practice (A1)
Tap the Number You Hear – Dutch Numbers 0–10 (A1 Practice)
Count the Objects – Find the Right Number in Dutch (A1)
Picture Quiz: How Many? – Dutch Numbers in Everyday Objects
Say the Numbers – Dutch Pronunciation Practice (A1 Audio Recorder)
Say the Numbers – Dutch Pronunciation Practice (A1 Audio Recorder)
2️⃣ 11–20: The Teen Numbers
Counting in Dutch from 11 to 20 introduces a few special words that don’t always follow the simple pattern you learned before. In this video, you’ll hear how to pronounce elf, twaalf, dertien, veertien, and the rest of the Dutch “teen” numbers clearly and slowly.
Pay attention to the “-tien” endings, which sound a bit like “teen” in English but with a softer Dutch pronunciation. Notice how the stress often falls on the first part of the word — VIERtien, ZEStien, NEGen tien.
Once you master these, you’ll be able to talk about ages, dates, prices, and phone numbers much more confidently.
When you’re ready, scroll down to try the interactive exercises that help you recognize and remember the Dutch numbers from 11 to 20.
3️⃣ 21–99: Combining Tens + Ones
Counting in Dutch from 11 to 20 introduces a few special words that don’t always follow the simple pattern you learned before. In this video, you’ll hear how to pronounce elf, twaalf, dertien, veertien, and the rest of the Dutch “teen” numbers clearly and slowly.
Pay attention to the “-tien” endings, which sound a bit like “teen” in English but with a softer Dutch pronunciation. Notice how the stress often falls on the first part of the word — VIERtien, ZEStien, NEGen tien.
Once you master these, you’ll be able to talk about ages, dates, prices, and phone numbers much more confidently.
4️⃣ 100+
Practical uses
What is your phone number ?
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