16 emergency phrases in Dutch

Nederlands

The phrases that matter when something goes wrong — asking for help, calling an ambulance, reaching your embassy — in Dutch, verified, with pronunciation where the script is not Latin.

Health

I need help

Ik heb hulp nodig

Call an ambulance

Bel een ambulance

Where is the nearest hospital?

Waar is het dichtstbijzijnde ziekenhuis?

I have a medical emergency

Ik heb een medisch noodgeval

Safety

Call the police

Bel de politie

I have been robbed

Ik ben beroofd

I am lost

Ik ben verdwaald

I do not feel safe

Ik voel me niet veilig

Documents & embassy

I have lost my passport

Ik ben mijn paspoort kwijt

Where is my country embassy?

Waar is de ambassade van mijn land?

I need to contact my embassy

Ik moet contact opnemen met mijn ambassade

Someone stole my belongings

Iemand heeft mijn spullen gestolen

Communication

Do you speak English?

Spreekt u Engels?

I do not understand

Ik begrijp het niet

Can you help me, please?

Kunt u me alstublieft helpen?

Please call this number

Belt u alstublieft dit nummer

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These phrases help you communicate in an emergency — always call the local emergency number first. Informational only.

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