Dutch vocabulary:
Emotions.
Emotions.
Below is a list of emotions vocabulary.
This page is a work in progress, and I will continue adding more words, including more advanced vocabulary (C1–C2 level). I will also be adding quizzes soon, along with interactive activities to help you practice. In addition, I will connect the words to songs, movies, newspapers, books, and other media so you can see how these expressions are used in everyday Dutch.
Lastly updated: 24.8.2026
- angstig [EN: afraid / anxious][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- boos [EN: angry][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- blij [EN: happy / glad][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- beschaamd [EN: ashamed / embarrassed][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- benieuwd [EN: curious][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- bezorgd [EN: worried / concerned][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- dankbaar [EN: grateful][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- depressief [EN: depressed][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- eenzaam [EN: lonely][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- enthousiast [EN: enthusiastic / excited][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- gefrustreerd [EN: frustrated][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- geïrriteerd [EN: irritated / annoyed][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- gelukkig [EN: happy / fortunate][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- geschokt [EN: shocked][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- geschrokken [EN: startled / frightened][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- gerustgesteld [EN: reassured / relieved][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- haatdragend [EN: hateful / resentful][C1-C2][24.8.2026, R]
- hoopvol [EN: hopeful][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- jaloers [EN: jealous][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- kalm [EN: calm][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- kwaad [EN: angry / furious][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- liefdevol [EN: loving / affectionate][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- melancholisch [EN: melancholic][C1-C2][24.8.2026, R]
- nerveus [EN: nervous][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- nieuwsgierig [EN: curious][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- ontevreden [EN: dissatisfied / unhappy][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- opgelucht [EN: relieved][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- opgewonden [EN: excited][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- ontroerd [EN: moved / touched][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- ongelukkig [EN: unhappy][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- paniekerig [EN: panicked][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- razend [EN: furious / enraged][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- rustig [EN: calm / peaceful][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- schaamtevol [EN: shameful / ashamed][C1-C2][24.8.2026, R]
- somber [EN: gloomy / downhearted][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- teleurgesteld [EN: disappointed][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- tevreden [EN: satisfied / content][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- trots [EN: proud][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- verdrietig [EN: sad][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- verlegen [EN: shy / embarrassed][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- verontwaardigd [EN: indignant / outraged][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- verrast [EN: surprised][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- verveeld [EN: bored][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- vrolijk [EN: cheerful / merry][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- wanhopig [EN: desperate / despairing][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- woedend [EN: furious][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- zelfverzekerd [EN: confident / self-assured][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- zenuwachtig [EN: nervous / anxious][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- zorgeloos [EN: carefree][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]