How do you say 'Do you speak Dutch' in Dutch?

Spreek je Nederlands is an informal equivalent in Dutch to 'Do you speak Dutch'. It may be used with the speaker's close circle of family, friends, and peers. A polite equivalent for strangers and elders is Spreekt u Nederlands?

Answer

The Dutch phrase for "Do you speak Dutch?" is:

• "Spreekt u Nederlands?" (this is formal speech)
• "Spreek je Nederlands?" (this is informal speech)