This lesson covers Dutch daily routines using reflexive verbs like 'zich wassen' (to wash oneself) and 'zich scheren' (to shave). You'll learn expressions such as 'Ik was me' (I wash myself) and vocabulary for common activities like 'opstaan' (getting up) and 'douchen' (showering).
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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 words into two groups: activities you do at home and activities you do at work.
Activiteiten thuis
Activiteiten op het werk
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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Zich aankleden
Get dressed
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Opstaan
Get up
3
Zich scheren
To shave oneself
4
Beginnen
Begin
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Douchen
To shower
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Tell at what hour Raul does what activity. (Tell at what hour Raul does what activity.)
- Describe your daily routine. (Describe your daily routine.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
Om 7:00 wordt Raul wakker. At 7:00 Raul wakes up. |
Om kwart over zeven doucht Raul. At quarter past seven Raul showers. |
Raul gaat om half twaalf 's nachts naar bed. Raul lies down at half past eleven at night. |
Ik sta op om half acht. I get up at half past seven. |
Ik ontbijt om kwart voor acht. I have breakfast at quarter to eight. |
Ik ga om tien uur 's avonds naar bed. I lie down at ten in the evening. |
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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 _____ elke ochtend voordat ik ontbijt.
(I _____ every morning before I have breakfast.)2. Jij _____ snel voordat het werk begint.
(You _____ quickly before work starts.)3. Hij _____ elke dag van negen tot vijf uur.
(He _____ every day from nine to five.)4. We _____ altijd goed na het sporten.
(We _____ always well after exercising.)Exercise 8: Mark's Daily Morning Routine
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Opstaan - Get up
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik sta op
- jij staat op
- hij/zij staat op
- wij staan op
- jullie staan op
- zij staan op
Zich wassen - Wash oneself
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik was me
- jij wast je
- hij/zij wast zich
- wij wassen ons
- jullie wassen je
- zij wassen zich
Zich scheren - Shave oneself
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik scheer me
- jij scheert je
- hij/zij scheert zich
- wij scheren ons
- jullie scheren je
- zij scheren zich
Kammen - Comb
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik kam
- jij kamt
- hij/zij kamt
- wij kammen
- jullie kammen
- zij kammen
Slapen - Sleep
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik slaap
- jij slaapt
- hij/zij slaapt
- wij slapen
- jullie slapen
- zij slapen
Exercise 9: Wederkerende werkwoorden (zich wassen, zich scheren)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Reflexive verbs (zich wassen, zich scheren)
Show translation Show answerswas me, scheert je, vergist zich, wassen zich, haasten je, herinner me, schaamt zich
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A1.16.2 Grammatica
Wederkerende werkwoorden (zich wassen, zich scheren)
Reflexive verbs (zich wassen, zich scheren)
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Zich scheren to shave oneself Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) scheer me | I shave myself |
(jij) scheert je / scheer jij je | you shave yourself |
(hij/zij/het) scheert zich | he/she/it shaves himself/herself/itself |
(wij) scheren ons | we shave ourselves |
(jullie) scheren je / scheren jullie je | you shave yourselves / do you shave yourselves |
(zij) scheren zich | They shave themselves |
Zich wassen to wash oneself Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) was me | I wash myself |
(jij) wast je/wast u | you wash yourself/you wash yourself (formal) |
(hij/zij/het) wast zich | he/she/it washes himself/herself/itself |
(wij) wassen ons | we wash ourselves |
(jullie) wassen je | you wash yourselves |
(zij) wassen zich | they wash themselves |
Slapen sleep Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) slaap | I sleep |
(jij) slaapt/slaapt | you sleep |
(hij/zij/het) slaapt | he/she/it sleeps |
(wij) slapen | we sleep |
(jullie) slapen | you sleep |
(zij) slapen | they sleep |
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Daily Routines in Dutch
This lesson focuses on everyday activities and the use of reflexive verbs to describe daily personal care and work habits in Dutch. It is designed for beginners (A1 level) and covers essential vocabulary and sentence structures related to daily routines.
Key Topics
- Common reflexive verbs: zich wassen (to wash oneself), zich scheren (to shave oneself)
- Daily activities vocabulary: opstaan (to get up), douchen (to shower), ontbijten (to have breakfast), kam (to comb), werken (to work), haasten (to hurry)
- Constructing sentences with reflexive verbs: How to conjugate and position pronouns correctly in sentences
Examples to Remember
- Ik was me elke ochtend voordat ik ontbijt. (I wash myself every morning before breakfast.)
- Hij scheert zich elke dag voor het werk. (He shaves every day before work.)
- Wij haasten ons om op tijd te zijn voor de lunch. (We hurry to be on time for lunch.)
Activity Contexts
The vocabulary and verbs are grouped into activities done at home such as opstaan, douchen, ontbijten, zich aankleden, zich wassen and those related to work like werken, lunchen, haasten.
Dialogues and Practice
The lesson includes practical dialogues focusing on morning routines at home, daily work habits, and evening routines, all incorporating reflexive verbs that are crucial for everyday communication.
Verb Conjugation Highlights
Focus on the correct conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd). For example, ik was me, jij wast je, hij wast zich, and how reflexive pronouns match the subject of the sentence.
Comparison with English
Unlike English, where reflexive pronouns like "myself" are sometimes optional or used for emphasis, Dutch reflexive verbs require a reflexive pronoun matching the subject in most daily routine expressions. For example, ik was me literally means "I wash myself," whereas English often just says "I wash." Also, in Dutch, the reflexive pronoun placement is directly after the conjugated verb in simple sentences.
Useful everyday phrases include:
- zich wassen - to wash oneself
- zich scheren - to shave oneself
- opstaan - to get up
- ik was me - I wash myself
- jij scheert je - you shave yourself