de buurt→ neighborhoodDutch word meaning
"de buurt" is a B1-level Dutch word meaning "neighborhood". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences

Meeting the Neighbors
'Welkom in de buurt!'
'Welcome to the neighborhood!'

Buying a Car
Ze reden vijftien minuten door de buurt.
They drove around the neighborhood for fifteen minutes.

The Apartment Viewing
De buurt zag er rustig en veilig uit.
The neighborhood looked quiet and safe.

Recycling Rules
Ze was enthousiast over haar nieuwe buurt.
She was excited about her new neighborhood.

Getting Lost Abroad
Ze vertelde Sarah over de geschiedenis van de buurt.
She told Sarah about the history of the neighborhood.

Save the Planet
Ze wilden bomen planten in de hele buurt.
They wanted to plant trees throughout the neighborhood.

Cultural Misunderstanding
Na het werk besloot Emma de buurt bij haar appartement te verkennen.
After work, Emma decided to explore the neighborhood near her apartment.

Signing a Lease
Hij bezat een klein gebouw in een rustige buurt.
He owned a small building in a quiet neighborhood.

Long Distance Friendship
Ze waren opgegroeid in dezelfde buurt en hadden dezelfde scholen bezocht.
They had grown up in the same neighborhood and attended the same schools.

Tokyo Adventure
Ze besloot de buurt te verkennen voor het ontbijt.
She decided to explore the neighborhood before breakfast.