afhankelijk /ˈɑfhˌɑŋkələk/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "dependent".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)

Source term
dependent
Translation
afhankelijk
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
Image
Photo of afhankelijk (Dutch)

Pronunciation audio — Open the full phoneme overview

Listen to how "afhankelijk" sounds in Dutch.

Article, Gender & Forms

This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.

Dictionary form afhankelijk
Use note Use the form shown here as the lookup form.
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
afhankelijk + noun / It is afhankelijk
Examples
Het is afhankelijk.
Tip
Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.

Example Sentences

Veel jongvolwassenen zijn nog steeds financieel afhankelijk van hun ouders.

English: Many young adults are still financially dependent on their parents.

B2 · statesAndConditions

Het succes van de reis hangt af van goed weer.

English: The success of the trip is dependent on good weather.

B2 · statesAndConditions

Haar bejaarde vader werd na de operatie steeds afhankelijker.

English: Her elderly father became increasingly dependent after the operation.

B2 · statesAndConditions

Related vocabulary

Practice this in SmartWords

Move from lookup to repetition with guided vocabulary exercises, saved words, and CEFR-based lesson paths.

Keep exploring

Play SmartWords games

Six word games built around our real vocabulary — free in the browser, no install.

Open the game hub →
  • Word Sling illustration

    Word Sling

    Match the center word under time pressure and keep the combo alive.

    Play now →
  • Word Gate illustration

    Word Gate

    Fly through the correct gate before the speed ramps up.

    Play now →
  • Word Ninja illustration

    Word Ninja

    Slice the goal-language words, avoid the main-language decoy, and chase the announced bonus target.

    Play now →
  • Word Zip illustration

    Word Zip

    Trace a single path across the board, hit each letter anchor in order, and fill every open cell.

    Play now →
  • Word Oddity illustration

    Word Oddity

    Pick the word that doesn't belong from a topic-driven set — every tap reveals all four meanings and images so the round becomes a flash-card too.

    Play now →
  • Word Memory illustration

    Word Memory

    Flip and match goal-language words to their main-language meaning before your lives run out.

    Play now →