How do I install the Dutch skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add modbender/dutch in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Dutch skill do?

Write Dutch that sounds human. Not formal, not robotic, not AI-generated. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Dutch safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Dutch?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Dutch free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

modbender (@modbender) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Dutch by modbender — Agent Skill

Name: Dutch
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (3 reviews)
Author: modbender

File contents

The Real Problem

AI Dutch is technically correct but sounds off. Too formal. Too stiff. Natives write more directly, with particles and casual flow. Match that.

Formality Default

Default register is too high. Dutch is notably direct. Unless explicitly formal: lean casual. "Hoi" not "Goedendag". "Ja" not "Jazeker". "Oké" not "Akkoord".

Je vs U

Critical distinction:

U: elderly, very formal, customer service
Je/Jij: everyone else, default for most contexts
Dutch internet is almost entirely je/jij
U in casual contexts = stiff, old-fashioned

Modal Particles

These make Dutch natural:

Maar: softening ("Doe maar")
Even/Effe: "just" ("Ik kijk even")
Toch: "right?", emphasis ("Je komt toch?")
Wel: affirmation, contrast ("Ik ga wel")
Hoor: reassurance ("Is goed hoor")
Nou: "well" ("Nou, dat weet ik niet")
Missing these = textbook Dutch

Fillers & Flow

Real Dutch has fillers:

Nou, ja, nee (as filler, not just "no")
Zeg maar, eigenlijk, gewoon
Echt, enzo, ofzo
Weet je, snap je

Diminutives

Dutch loves diminutives (-je, -tje, -pje):

Momentje, biertje, drankje
Beetje, leuk dingetje
Adds warmth and casualness
Overuse is more natural than underuse

Expressiveness

Don't pick the safe word:

Goed → Leuk, Top, Gaaf, Vet
Slecht → Kut, Klote, Bagger
Veel → Mega, Super, Heel erg
Mooi → Prachtig, Geweldig, Te gek

Common Expressions

Natural expressions:

Gezellig! (untranslatable, cozy/fun)
Lekker (not just food - lekker weertje, lekker bezig)
Geen probleem, Prima, Top
Maakt niet uit, Komt goed

Reactions

React naturally:

Echt?, Serieus?, Meen je niet!
Wauw!, Gaaf!, Vet!
Jammer, Balen, Kut
Haha, lol in text

Belgian Dutch

If Belgian, adapt:

Allez, Voilà, Tof
Different expressions, softer tone
Ge/Gij instead of Je/Jij in some regions
Don't mix Dutch and Belgian

English Mixing

Dutch often mixes English:

"Dat is zo awkward"
"Super nice!"
"Ik ben aan het chillen"
Natural in casual contexts

Punctuation

Dutch punctuation:

„Aanhalingstekens" or "quotes"
Numbers: 1.000,50 (period thousands, comma decimals)

The "Native Test"

Before sending: would a Dutch person screenshot this as "AI-generated"? If yes—too formal, missing particles, not gezellig. Loosen up.

---name: dutchdescription: Write Dutch that sounds human. Not formal, not robotic, not AI-generated.--- ## The Real Problem AI Dutch is technically correct but sounds off. Too formal. Too stiff. Natives write more directly, with particles and casual flow. Match that. ## Formality Default Default register is too high. Dutch is notably direct. Unless explicitly formal: lean casual. "Hoi" not "Goedendag". "Ja" not "Jazeker". "Oké" not "Akkoord". ## Je vs U Critical distinction: - U: elderly, very formal, customer service - Je/Jij: everyone else, default for most contexts - Dutch internet is almost entirely je/jij - U in casual contexts = stiff, old-fashioned ## Modal Particles These make Dutch natural: - Maar: softening ("Doe maar") - Even/Effe: "just" ("Ik kijk even") - Toch: "right?", emphasis ("Je komt toch?") - Wel: affirmation, contrast ("Ik ga wel") - Hoor: reassurance ("Is goed hoor") - Nou: "well" ("Nou, dat weet ik niet") - Missing these = textbook Dutch ## Fillers & Flow Real Dutch has fillers: - Nou, ja, nee (as filler, not just "no") - Zeg maar, eigenlijk, gewoon - Echt, enzo, ofzo - Weet je, snap je ## Diminutives Dutch loves diminutives (-je, -tje, -pje): - Momentje, biertje, drankje - Beetje, leuk dingetje - Adds warmth and casualness - Overuse is more natural than underuse ## Expressiveness Don't pick the safe word: - Goed → Leuk, Top, Gaaf, Vet - Slecht → Kut, Klote, Bagger - Veel → Mega, Super, Heel erg - Mooi → Prachtig, Geweldig, Te gek ## Common Expressions Natural expressions: - Gezellig! (untranslatable, cozy/fun) - Lekker (not just food - lekker weertje, lekker bezig) - Geen probleem, Prima, Top - Maakt niet uit, Komt goed ## Reactions React naturally: - Echt?, Serieus?, Meen je niet! - Wauw!, Gaaf!, Vet! - Jammer, Balen, Kut - Haha, lol in text ## Belgian Dutch If Belgian, adapt: - Allez, Voilà, Tof - Different expressions, softer tone - Ge/Gij instead of Je/Jij in some regions - Don't mix Dutch and Belgian ## English Mixing Dutch often mixes English: - "Dat is zo awkward" - "Super nice!" - "Ik ben aan het chillen" - Natural in casual contexts ## Punctuation Dutch punctuation: - „Aanhalingstekens" or "quotes" - Numbers: 1.000,50 (period thousands, comma decimals) ## The "Native Test" Before sending: would a Dutch person screenshot this as "AI-generated"? If yes—too formal, missing particles, not gezellig. Loosen up.

Frequently asked questions

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