ziek→ sickDutch word meaning
"ziek" is a B1-level Dutch word meaning "sick". 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

Little Red Riding Hood
Haar grootmoeder is ziek.
Her grandmother is sick.

Catching a Cold
'Mama, ik voel me ziek,' zegt Max.
'Mom, I feel sick,' says Max.

Calling in Sick
Hij voelt zich niet goed.
He does not feel well.

Visit to the Vet
'Mama, ik denk dat Mango ziek is,' zei Sophie bezorgd.
'Mom, I think Mango is sick,' Sophie said with worry.

Patient and Doctor
'Ik voel me al drie dagen ziek', zei Tom.
'I have been feeling sick for three days,' Tom said.

Mental Health Day
Sophie dacht erover om zich ziek te melden, maar ze nam zelden ziektedagen.
Sophie thought about calling in sick, but she rarely took sick days.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
De dokter zag er erg ziek en oud uit.
The doctor looked very sick and old.

The Robot Helper
Mia werd ziek en moest thuisblijven van school.
Mia got sick and had to stay home from school.

Travel Insurance Problem
Sophie werd wakker en voelde zich heel erg ziek.
Sophie woke up feeling extremely sick.

Opera Night
Toen hij voor Violetta zong, voelde de liefde tussen hen echt.
When he sang to Violetta, the love between them felt real.
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