In this deck, you will learn the essential vocabulary and spoken phrases needed to navigate the cycling culture of the Netherlands. You will practise naming bicycle parts, asking for rentals and repairs, and understanding vital road etiquette and safety warnings on busy Dutch bike paths.

In the Netherlands, the bicycle is part of everyday life. The Dutch word for bicycle is 'de fiets'. When you say you are travelling by bike, use the fixed phrase 'op de fiets'. For example, 'Ik ga op de fiets' means 'I am going by bike'.

Bicycles in Dutch towns and cities usually have their own designated red lanes. The cycle path is 'het fietspad'. To talk about cycling as an action, use the regular verb 'fietsen'. For example, 'Ik fiets elke dag naar mijn werk' means 'I cycle to work every day'.