de naam→ nameDutch word meaning
"de naam" is a A1-level Dutch word meaning "name". Below you can find 19 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
19 stories
Example Sentences

My Best Friend
Mijn naam is Anna.
My name is Anna.

The Video Call
Ze klikt op oma's naam.
She clicks on Grandma's name.

The Goldfish
'Hoe ga je hem noemen?' vraagt haar moeder.
'What will you name it?' asks her mother.

Uber Ride
De chauffeur heet Marco. Hij rijdt in een blauwe Toyota.
The driver's name is Marco. He drives a blue Toyota.

Online Shopping
Ze vult haar naam en straat in.
She writes her name and street.

At the Library
Emma geeft haar naam en adres.
Emma gives her name and address.

Introducing Yourself
'Hallo! Ik heet Tom,' zegt hij.
'Hi! My name is Tom,' he says.

Phone Battery Dead
Ze herinnert zich de naam van het café niet.
She does not remember the name of the cafe.

At the Gym Reception
Sarah vult haar naam, adres en telefoonnummer in.
Sarah writes her name, address, and phone number.

Forgot Their Name
Ik weet haar naam niet meer.
I do not remember her name.

Making New Friends
'Hallo! Ik heet Lily. Hoe heet jij?' vraagt ze.
'Hello! My name is Lily. What is your name?' she asks.

Checking In at a Hotel
'Wat is uw naam, alstublieft?' vraagt de man.
'What is your name, please?' the man asks.

Getting a Library Card
'Ik heb alleen uw naam en adres nodig.'
'I just need your name and address.'

Canceling an Appointment
'Hallo, mijn naam is Anna Schmidt,' zegt Anna.
'Hello, my name is Anna Schmidt,' says Anna.

Feeding the Cat
De kat heet Milo.
The cat's name is Milo.

Sending a Message
Emma vindt de naam van Lisa in de lijst.
Emma finds Lisa's name in the list.

New Baby
'Emma. Dat is een mooie naam,' stemde Peter in.
'Emma. That is a beautiful name,' Peter agreed.

Delivery to Wrong Address
Hij keek naar de naam op het pakket.
He looked at the name on the package.

Rumpelstiltskin
De koningin bracht de hele eerste nacht door met het bedenken van elke naam die ze ooit had gehoord.
The queen spent the entire first night thinking of every name she had ever heard.
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