Ordinal numbers
Rangtelwoorden
- Learn the ordinal numbers.
- Ordinal numbers
Learn Dutch ordinal numbers from 'de eerste' to 'de tiende' with practical examples like 'de derde keer' (the third time) and 'de tiende juni' (the tenth of June) to describe order and dates naturally.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Divide the ordinal numbers below into two groups: from first to fifth and from sixth to tenth.
Van eerste tot vijfde
Van zesde tot tiende
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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De zevende
The seventh
2
De tweede
The second
3
De derde
The third
4
De negende
The ninth
5
De vijfde
The fifth
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- On which floor does each person live? (On which floor does each person live?)
- Do you live in an apartment? On which floor do you live? (Do you live in an apartment? On which floor do you live?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Stevan woont op de negende verdieping. Stevan lives on the ninth floor. |
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Catherine woont op de tiende verdieping. Catherine lives on the tenth floor. |
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Giulia woont op de eerste verdieping. Giulia lives on the first floor. |
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Je woont in een appartement op de zesde verdieping. You live in an apartment on the sixth floor. |
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Op welke verdieping woon je? On what floor do you live? |
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Ik woon op de begane grond. I live on the ground floor. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ik _____ me de eerste keer dat ik in Nederland was.
(I _____ the first time I was in the Netherlands.)2. We ____ het feest op de tweede dag van april.
(We ____ the party on the second day of April.)3. De vergadering _____ om acht uur 's ochtends.
(The meeting _____ at eight o'clock in the morning.)4. Zij _____ morgen naar het museum op de vijfde mei.
(They _____ tomorrow to the museum on the fifth of May.)Exercise 8: Planning my birthday party with ordinal numbers
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Herinneren - Remember
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik herinner
- jij herinnert
- hij/zij/het herinnert
- wij herinneren
- jullie herinneren
- zij herinneren
Hebben - Have
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik heb
- jij hebt
- hij/zij/het heeft
- wij hebben
- jullie hebben
- zij hebben
Proberen - Try
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik probeer
- jij probeert
- hij/zij/het probeert
- wij proberen
- jullie proberen
- zij proberen
Vertrouwen - Trust
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik vertrouw
- jij vertrouwt
- hij/zij/het vertrouwt
- wij vertrouwen
- jullie vertrouwen
- zij vertrouwen
Exercise 9: Rangtelwoorden
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Ordinal numbers
Show translation Show answersNegentigste, zesentwintigste, achtste, vierde, derde, zestigste, tweede, eerste
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) herinner | I remember |
| (jij) herinnert/herinner | you remember |
| (hij/zij/het) herinnert | he/she/it remembers |
| (wij) herinneren | we remember |
| (jullie) herinneren | you remember |
| (zij) herinneren | they remember |
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Introduction to Ordinal Numbers in Dutch
This lesson focuses on ordinal numbers (rangtelwoorden) in Dutch, essential for indicating order or position such as "first," "second," "third," and so on. The content is designed for A1 learners, giving you a solid foundation in recognizing and using ordinal numbers in everyday contexts.
What You Will Learn
- How to identify and use ordinal numbers from de eerste (the first) to de tiende (the tenth).
- Common phrases and expressions featuring ordinal numbers.
- Conjugation of verbs commonly used with ordinal expressions, enhancing sentence structure and meaning.
Examples of Ordinal Numbers in Context
Observe these example sentences to understand typical usage:
- Ik woon in het derde huis van deze straat. (I live in the third house on this street.)
- De achtste dag van de maand is mijn verjaardag. (The eighth day of the month is my birthday.)
- Hij staat op de eerste plaats in de wedstrijd. (He is in first place in the competition.)
- De tiende trein vertrekt om tien uur 's ochtends. (The tenth train leaves at ten o’clock in the morning.)
Grouping Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers can be categorized into two groups for easier learning:
From first to fifth
- de eerste
- de tweede
- de derde
- de vierde
- de vijfde
From sixth to tenth
- de zesde
- de zevende
- de achtste
- de negende
- de tiende
Useful Phrases and Dialogues
Engage in everyday conversations using ordinal numbers, such as discussing birthdays, hotel room reservations, or sports competitions. Practicing these dialogues helps internalize ordinal usage naturally.
Verb Conjugations with Ordinal Numbers
It’s important to know verbs conjugated in the present tense (onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd), as they commonly appear with ordinal numbers.
- herinneren – ik herinner, jij herinnert, hij herinnert, wij herinneren
- vieren – ik vier, jij viert, hij viert, wij vieren
- beginnen – ik begin, jij begint, hij begint, wij beginnen
- gaan – ik ga, jij gaat, hij gaat, wij gaan
Short Story: Planning a Birthday Party
Practice reading and understanding a short story that uses ordinal numbers in real-life context, reinforcing vocabulary and grammar.
Instruction Language vs. Dutch Differences
Unlike English, Dutch places a definite article (de) before ordinal numbers. The ordinal number itself acts as an adjective and is used in combination with nouns: for example, de eerste plaats means "the first place." Additionally, Dutch ordinal numbers often end with -de or -ste (after the twentieth), differing structurally from English. Familiar phrases such as de eerste keer (the first time) illustrate this usage. Remember that in Dutch, ordinal numbers agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe, similar to adjective agreement.
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