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Dutch Separable Verbs
Dutch separable verbs are verbs that can be divided into two parts. In some cases, you have to separate the two parts of the separable verb in a sentence. Some examples of Dutch separable verbs are: opbellen plaatsvinden uitnodigen toenemen aankomen voorkomen The first part of the separable verb is known as the prefix; opbellen [...]
Continue ReadingHoofdzin en Hoofdzin (Joining Two Main Clauses)
Only with these five conjunctions, want-of-maar-en-dus, can you combine two main/principal clauses. Mirjam en Ewoud beginnen te lachen want Frans vertelt een grapje. De cursisten volgen hier eerst cursus of ze doen direct examen. Vroeger stierven mensen jong, maar nu worden mensen veel ouder. Sinaasappels schijnen gezond te zijn en daarom eet ik er twee [...]
Continue ReadingHave Some T.O.A.S.T. (Main Clause & Dependent Clause)
Conjunctions terwijl-omdat-als-sinds-toen join a main clause and a subordinating clause together. The word order of a subordinating clause is as follows: -all verbs are placed almost always in the very end -the subject stands directly after the conjunction (terwijl-omdat-als-sinds-toen)
Continue ReadingBring on the Spice: Dutch Verbs
A Dutch verb in the infinitive form (almost always) consists of two parts, a stem and an -en ending. Knowing this small, but significant piece of trivia can be of much help when you start conjugating the Dutch verbs! Remember that verbs indicate an action or a situation in a sentence, adding a [...]
Continue ReadingBack to the Basics: Parts of Speech
In order to learn Dutch grammar, it’s essential to first familiarize yourself with the following basic grammar terms; subject, direct verb (persoonsvorm), indirect verb (infinitief), and object. Knowing these terms can go a long way to not only formulating grammatically correct sentences, comprehending what one hears, and speak intelligently but may also help with one’s [...]
Continue ReadingGeneral Dutch Spelling Rules
For those who have just stumbled upon Dutch, one may get the sneaking suspicion that there is no logic behind Dutch spelling. Upon closer examination, one realizes that there is a consistent and generally reliable system (though, like any other language, there are a few exceptions). Familiarizing yourself with Dutch spelling rules may helps you [...]
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- Dutch Separable Verbs
- Have Some T.O.A.S.T. (Main Clause & Dependent Clause)
- Hoofdzin en Hoofdzin (Joining Two Main Clauses)
- Bring on the Spice: Dutch Verbs
- Back to the Basics: Parts of Speech
- General Dutch Spelling Rules
- Dutch Word Order: Introduction
- Dutch Adjectives: To “e” or not to “e”….
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