This lesson focuses on asking and answering simple questions in Dutch, using key question words like Hoeveel (How much), Waar (Where), Waarom (Why), and Wanneer (When). You will practice common verbs such as vragen (to ask), antwoorden (to answer), and willen (to want) in practical contexts like shops and directions.
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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 following words into two groups: question words and words related to answers.
Vraagwoorden
Antwoord gerelateerde woorden
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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Antwoorden
To answer
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Waar?
Where?
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Waarheen?
Where to?
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Willen
To want
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Wanneer?
When?
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Make a phrase that matches the picture, using a question. (Make a phrase that matches the picture, using a question.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
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 ___ mijn collega waar de vergadering is.
(I ___ my colleague where the meeting is.)2. Jij ___ morgen naar de markt gaan voor vers fruit.
(You ___ want to go to the market tomorrow for fresh fruit.)3. We ___ altijd snel op de vragen van klanten.
(We ___ always quickly to the questions of customers.)4. Waarom ___ jullie nooit om hulp als het nodig is?
(Why ___ you never ask for help when it is needed?)Exercise 8: Asking for things in the supermarket
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Vragen - Ask
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik vraag
- jij vraagt
- hij/zij/het vraagt
- wij vragen
- jullie vragen
- zij vragen
Antwoorden - Answer
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik antwoord
- jij antwoordt
- hij/zij/het antwoordt
- wij antwoorden
- jullie antwoorden
- zij antwoorden
Willen - Want
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik wil
- jij wilt
- hij/zij/het wil
- wij willen
- jullie willen
- zij willen
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Vragen ask Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) vraag | I ask |
(jij) vraagt | you ask |
(hij/zij/het) vraagt | he/she/it asks |
(wij) vragen | we ask |
(jullie) vragen | you ask |
(zij) vragen | they ask |
Antwoorden to answer Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) antwoord | I answer |
(jij) antwoordt | You answer |
(hij/zij/het) antwoordt | he/she/it answers |
(wij) antwoorden | we answer |
(jullie) antwoorden | you answer |
(zij) antwoorden | they answer |
Willen to want Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) wil | I want |
(jij) wilt/wil | you want |
(hij/zij/het) wil | he/she/it wants |
(wij) willen | we want |
(jullie) willen | you want |
(zij) willen | they want |
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Lesson Overview: Asking Things in Dutch
This lesson focuses on the essential skill of asking questions in Dutch. It is designed for beginner A1 level learners and introduces common question words, useful expressions, and fundamental verbs used in everyday conversations.
Main Topics Covered
- Question Words: Learn key Dutch question words such as hoe (how), waar (where), wanneer (when), waarom (why), and hoeveel (how much/how many).
- Answer-Related Vocabulary: Understand words associated with answering questions, including het antwoord (the answer), antwoorden (to answer), vragen (to ask), and willen (to want).
- Practical Dialogues: Engage with typical situations such as asking at a reception, in the supermarket, and when requesting directions on the street.
- Verb Conjugations: Focus on the present tense conjugations of important verbs: vragen, antwoorden, and willen.
Common Question Examples
- Wat is het antwoord op deze vraag? – What is the answer to this question?
- Waar ga je naartoe? – Where are you going?
- Wanneer ga je naar de markt? – When do you go to the market?
- Hoeveel kost een boek in de winkel? – How much does a book cost in the store?
- Waarom wil je naar het museum gaan? – Why do you want to go to the museum?
Useful Phrases and Expressions
- Vraagwoorden (Question words): Hoe?, Waarom?, Wanneer?, Waar?, Hoeveel?
- antwoord gerelateerde woorden (Answer-related words): het antwoord, antwoorden, vragen, willen
- Examples of question and answer dialogues to practice practical communication.
Verb Conjugations in Present Tense (Onvoltooid Tegenwoordige Tijd - OTT)
- Vragen (to ask): ik vraag, jij vraagt, hij/zij/het vraagt, wij vragen, jullie vragen, zij vragen
- Antwoorden (to answer): ik antwoord, jij antwoordt, hij/zij/het antwoordt, wij antwoorden, jullie antwoorden, zij antwoorden
- Willen (to want): ik wil, jij wilt, hij/zij/het wil, wij willen, jullie willen, zij willen
Note on Language Differences
Unlike English, Dutch often places question words at the beginning of the sentence and uses verb-second word order in questions. For example, Waar ga je naartoe? directly translates as "Where go you to?" but functions as "Where are you going?" in English. Also, in Dutch, the verb conjugates closely with subjects, which is vital to notice when forming questions and answers. Many question words like hoe (how) and waarom (why) are direct equivalents but may require attention to word order.
Learning to ask questions with these basic question words and verbs is essential for practical conversations such as shopping, asking directions, or gathering information in everyday situations. Practice these structures regularly to build confidence and fluency.