Signification
Asking for public transport location.
Contexte culturel
Dutch bus stops often have a digital display called a 'DRIS' panel showing real-time arrival info. If you ask 'Waar is de bushalte?', locals might point to this screen. In Belgium, the bus network (De Lijn) is separate from the Dutch one. The term 'bushalte' is the same, but the signs look different (usually yellow and white). In Suriname, Dutch is the official language, but public transport is often more informal with 'wildbussen' (private minibuses). A 'bushalte' might be less formal than in Europe. Students often use the bus to get to campus. Asking 'Waar is de bushalte?' is a common way to find the 'shuttle' buses at large universities like Utrecht or Delft.
Look for the Yellow
Most bus stop signs in the Netherlands are yellow with a black 'H' or a bus icon.
Check the Direction
Always check which side of the street the bushalte is on, or you might go the wrong way!
Signification
Asking for public transport location.
Look for the Yellow
Most bus stop signs in the Netherlands are yellow with a black 'H' or a bus icon.
Check the Direction
Always check which side of the street the bushalte is on, or you might go the wrong way!
Use 9292
Download the 9292 app; it's the gold standard for finding every bushalte in the country.
Wave to the Driver
At smaller stops, it's polite (and sometimes necessary) to wave your hand so the driver knows to stop.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the question.
Waar ___ de bushalte?
The subject 'de bushalte' is singular, so we use the third-person singular form of 'zijn', which is 'is'.
Which article is correct for 'bushalte'?
___ bushalte is daar.
'Halte' is a 'de-woord'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Toerist: Pardon... Local: Die is aan de overkant.
The local's response refers to a location ('aan de overkant'), making the bus stop inquiry the most logical.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a large station and need a bus.
This is the specific phrase for finding transport.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Stops
Transport
- • Bushalte
- • Tramhalte
- • Metrostation
- • Treinstation
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWaar ___ de bushalte?
The subject 'de bushalte' is singular, so we use the third-person singular form of 'zijn', which is 'is'.
___ bushalte is daar.
'Halte' is a 'de-woord'.
Toerist: Pardon... Local: Die is aan de overkant.
The local's response refers to a location ('aan de overkant'), making the bus stop inquiry the most logical.
You are at a large station and need a bus.
This is the specific phrase for finding transport.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is always 'de bushalte'.
You can, but it sounds like you are looking for a specific bus that should be there, rather than the location of the stop.
A 'halte' is a simple stop on the street; a 'station' is a larger building or hub with facilities.
Say: 'Waar is de dichtstbijzijnde bushalte?'
It is highly recommended when talking to strangers to be polite.
Yes, in Dutch, compound nouns are written as one word.
Ask a local: 'Is hier ergens een bushalte?' (Is there a bus stop around here somewhere?)
Usually yes at major stops, but at smaller ones, you should make yourself visible.
No, use 'tramhalte' for trams.
It is neutral. It's fine for almost any situation.
It means 'a place to halt' or 'a stop'.
De bushaltes.
Not really, but people might just say 'De halte?' while pointing.
In some dialects, the 'h' is dropped, but in standard Dutch, you should pronounce it.
Expressions liées
De bushalte
specialized formThe bus stop
Het busstation
similarThe bus station
De tramhalte
similarThe tram stop
De vertrektijden
builds onThe departure times
De dienstregeling
builds onThe timetable
