Common English mistakes Dutch speakers make
These mistakes are extremely common when translating from Dutch to English. Fixing them quickly will make your English sound more natural.
- Verb-second confusion: placing the verb in wrong position in subordinate clauses
- False friends: 'actueel' means current not actual, 'eventueel' means possibly not eventually
- Saying 'I am agree' — direct translation from 'Ik ben het eens'
- Overly literal idioms: translating Dutch expressions that make no sense in English
Tip: Pick 3 mistakes and practice them daily for a week.
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