Key Takeaways
Focus in one line
This article explains the Dutch phrase “zuignap voor tablet,” the everyday way to say “suction cup for a tablet,” and how to use it when searching for mounts.
The core term
“Zuignap” is the standard Dutch noun for “suction cup,” confirmed by official spelling resources and major dictionaries [1][2][3][4].
Natural full phrases
For the whole accessory, Dutch product language uses short combinations like “zuignap tablet houder” or “houder met zuignap voor tablet,” which read as “suction-cup tablet holder” or “holder with suction cup for a tablet” in English [3][5].
Shopping in Dutch
Using “zuignap” with “tablet” or “tablet houder” matches how items are listed on Dutch-language retail sites and in reporting on the Dutch e-commerce landscape [6].
Learn more, fast
A clear two-minute institutional video from a Dutch university gives beginners a quick overview of how introductory Dutch courses present everyday words and phrases [7].
Story & Details
The word that does the job
When the goal is simple—naming the small rubber cup that sticks a device to glass—Dutch keeps it simple too. “Zuignap” is the everyday word. Official language bodies point users to the standard spelling list for accepted forms, and mainstream dictionaries map “suction cup” directly to “zuignap” without fuss [1][2][3][4]. The plural “zuignappen” follows normal patterns, and usage guides treat it like a regular common-gender noun that takes “de” in the singular [5].
From a part to the product
Most people are not buying a loose suction cup. They want a holder for a screen. Dutch phrasing mirrors that use case: start with the function (houder, tablet houder), add the attachment method (zuignap), and, if helpful, add the target device (tablet). The result is short and natural in listings and manuals: “zuignap tablet houder” or “houder met zuignap voor tablet” [3][5]. The key is that “zuignap” remains the anchor; word order can shift for style, but the term stays the same.
Why search terms matter
Retail coverage shows how the Dutch market uses a dedicated Dutch-language storefront and headlines the local turn in online shopping. Writing about the full launch of the marketplace in the Netherlands, national outlets highlighted how sellers and buyers frame products in Dutch, not in direct English calques [6]. In practice, a shopper who includes “zuignap” with “tablet” or “tablet houder” will land closer to the intended mounts—windscreen, dashboard, or desk—than if they type an improvised translation.
A quick way to build confidence
For learners, “zuignap” is a neat example of Dutch word-building: a clear compound that packs meaning into one unit. University course pages outline how beginner classes teach this kind of vocabulary alongside basic structure and sounds. A short institutional video introduces that pathway in under two minutes, showing how courses move from single words to real-world phrases without jargon [7][8].
Conclusions
Clear words, smooth searches
Use “zuignap” for “suction cup.” For the full accessory, “zuignap tablet houder” or “houder met zuignap voor tablet” is natural and widely understood. The right term saves time in shops and in searches, and it helps learners speak in clean, everyday Dutch.
One phrase, wider insight
A tiny object opens a bigger view of the language: Dutch compounds are compact, practical, and easy to reuse. Learn one; use many. That is why “zuignap” is more than a word—it is a pattern you can trust.
Selected References
[1] Dutch Language Union (Taalunie) — Information on the official Dutch spelling list (Woordenlijst)
https://taalunie.org/informatie/175/woordenlijstorg
[2] Woordenlijst.org — Official Dutch spelling list portal
https://woordenlijst.org/
[3] Cambridge Dictionary — Dutch–English entry “zuignap”
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/dutch-english/zuignap
[4] Wiktionary — “suction cup” overview with Dutch equivalent
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/suction_cup
[5] DeOfHet — Article usage note for “zuignap”
https://deofhet.expert/zuignap
[6] DutchNews.nl — Coverage of Amazon’s full Dutch website launch
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2020/03/amazon-launches-dedicated-dutch-service-with-thousands-of-retailers/
[7] University of Groningen Language Centre — “Introduction to Dutch – MOOC” (YouTube; institutional, public)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb_MGbSEu8k
[8] University of Groningen — “Introduction to Dutch” course page
https://www.rug.nl/society-business/knowledge-and-learning/mooc/courses/2016/introduction-to-dutch?lang=en
Appendix
Amazon.nl
The Dutch-language version of a global marketplace; listings and support are presented for shoppers in the Netherlands, shaping how search terms are used in practice.
Dutch language
A West Germanic language spoken in the Netherlands and Belgium; known for compact compounds that join simple roots into precise, everyday terms.
Dutch Language Union
An intergovernmental body for the Dutch language; it oversees the official spelling list and supports language policy and education.
Suction cup
A flexible cup, usually rubber or plastic, that adheres to smooth surfaces by suction; in Dutch, the everyday word is “zuignap.”
Tablet holder
An accessory that secures a tablet on a surface such as a windscreen, dashboard, desk, or wall; mounts often use clamps, arms, or suction cups.
Woordenlijst.org
The public portal for the official spelling list of Dutch; it records accepted word forms used in education and government.
Zuignap
The standard Dutch noun for “suction cup”; forms regular plurals (“zuignappen”) and appears widely in product descriptions and guides.
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