de dag→ dayDutch word meaning
"de dag" is a A1-level Dutch word meaning "day". Below you can find 16 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
16 stories
Example Sentences

The Math Test
Hij gaat elke dag naar school.
He goes to school every day.

Summer Heat
'Het wordt een warme dag,' denkt Maria.
'It will be a hot day,' Maria thinks.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Elke dag gaat hij naar de heuvel met de schapen.
Every day he goes to the hill with the sheep.

The Ant and the Grasshopper
De zomerdagen gaan voorbij.
The summer days pass.

The Lion and the Mouse
Vele dagen gaan voorbij.
Many days pass.

The Train Journey
Vandaag is een speciale dag.
Today is a special day.

The Disappearing Cat
Op een dag wordt Emma wakker.
One day, Emma wakes up.

Helping a Stranger
Het is een zonnige dag.
It is a sunny day.

Introducing Yourself
Het is de eerste dag op een nieuwe school.
It is the first day at a new school.

Thanking Someone
'Fijne dag nog!' zegt ze.
'Have a nice day!' she says.

Called the Teacher Mom
Hij gaat elke dag naar school.
He goes to school every day.

Small Talk in the Elevator
'Het is mooi weer buiten,' zegt Peter.
'It is a nice day outside,' Peter says.

Tourist and Local
'Ja, het is elke dag open,' zegt ze.
'Yes, it is open every day,' she says.

Drinking Enough Water
De dokter vraagt Emma naar haar dag.
The doctor asks Emma about her day.

My Birthday
Vandaag is een bijzondere dag.
Today is a special day.

Asking for Time Off
Emma had minstens vier dagen vrij nodig.
Emma needed at least four days off.
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