Grocery shopping
Boodschappen doen
- Write a grocery list for daily food and drinks.
- Ask a shop assistant about a product in the supermarket.
- Pronunciation of 'e', 'ee' and 'e'
Learn essential Dutch vocabulary and phrases for grocery shopping, including fresh produce like "de tomaat" (tomato) and places like "de supermarkt" (supermarket). Practice asking for items, making shopping lists, and understanding cashier interactions.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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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 below into the two categories: 'Products in the supermarket' and 'Places and people in the supermarket'.
Producten in de supermarkt
Plaatsen en mensen in de supermarkt
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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Het winkelkarretje
The shopping trolley
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De vis
The fish
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Het vlees
The meat
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Nodig hebben
To need
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De yoghurt
The yoghurt
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Beschrijf de items op de boodschappenlijst. (Describe the items on the shopping list.)
- Vraag de winkelmedewerker naar de locatie van de producten. (Ask the shop assistant for the location of the products.)
- Betaal voor uw producten bij de kassa. (Pay for your products at the checkout.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Waar is / zijn ...? Where is / are ...? |
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Kunt u mij even helpen, alstublieft? Could you help me for a moment, please? |
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Mag ik een bonnetje? Could I have a receipt? |
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Is dit product in de aanbieding? Is this product on sale? |
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Kan ik contant betalen / met pinpas? Can I pay in cash / by card? |
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Heb je een tas? Do you have a bag? |
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Is deze prijs correct? Is this price correct? |
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Kan ik u helpen? Can I help you? |
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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 ___ altijd verse groenten op de markt.
(I ___ always buy fresh vegetables at the market.)2. Jij ___ vaak in de supermarkt na het werk.
(You ___ often shop at the supermarket after work.)3. Hij ___ melk en yoghurt voor het ontbijt.
(He ___ milk and yogurt for breakfast.)4. Wij ___ samen omdat we veel nodig hebben.
(We ___ together because we need a lot.)Exercise 8: Grocery shopping on Saturday
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Gaan - Go
OTT
- Ik ga
- Jij gaat
- Hij/Zij gaat
- Wij gaan
- Jullie gaan
- Zij gaan
Wachten - Wait
OTT
- Ik wacht
- Jij wacht
- Hij/Zij wacht
- Wij wachten
- Jullie wachten
- Zij wachten
Kopen - Buy
OTT
- Ik koop
- Jij koopt
- Hij/Zij koopt
- Wij kopen
- Jullie kopen
- Zij kopen
Vragen - Ask
OTT
- Ik vraag
- Jij vraagt
- Hij/Zij vraagt
- Wij vragen
- Jullie vragen
- Zij vragen
Betalen - Pay
OTT
- Ik betaal
- Jij betaalt
- Hij/Zij betaalt
- Wij betalen
- Jullie betalen
- Zij betalen
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) koop | I buy |
| (jij) koopt | you buy |
| (hij/zij/het) koopt | he/she/it buys |
| (wij) kopen | we buy |
| (jullie) kopen | you buy |
| (zij) kopen | they buy |
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) winkel | I shop |
| (jij) winkelt | you shop |
| (hij/zij/het) winkelt | he/she/it shops |
| (wij) winkelen | we are shopping |
| (jullie) winkelen | you are shopping |
| (zij) winkelen | they are shopping |
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Lesson Overview: Grocery Shopping in Dutch
This lesson introduces you to basic Dutch vocabulary and expressions related to grocery shopping, a practical and everyday topic. It’s designed for A1 beginners who want to feel comfortable shopping for food and asking for items in Dutch.
Key Vocabulary Groups
You will learn important words that fall into two main categories:
- Food items: de groente (vegetables), de vis (fish), de yoghurt (yogurt), het fruit (fruit), het vlees (meat)
- Stores and places: de supermarkt (supermarket), de markt (market), de kassa (cash register)
Useful Phrases and Everyday Expressions
The lesson covers common questions and sentences used when shopping, including:
- Asking about fresh produce: Heeft u verse tomaten in de groenteafdeling? (Do you have fresh tomatoes in the vegetable section?)
- Discussing your shopping list: Ik heb yoghurt en chocolade nodig voor mijn boodschappenlijst. (I need yogurt and chocolate for my shopping list.)
- Locating store areas: Waar is de uitgang van de supermarkt, alstublieft? (Where is the exit of the supermarket, please?)
- Shopping etiquette: Kan ik met dit winkelkarretje naar de kassa? (Can I go to the checkout with this shopping cart?)
- Checking for specials or offers from the cashier: De cassière vraagt of ik genoeg koekjes heb gekocht. (The cashier asks if I have bought enough cookies.)
Dialogue Practice
You will practice real-life dialogues for:
- Making a shopping list for daily meals
- Asking employees where products are located
- Inquiring about prices and quantities
Verb Usage
Study verb conjugations commonly used in the context of shopping, such as:
- Ik koop (I buy)
- Wij winkelen (We shop)
- Hij kan (He can)
- Moet ik (Should I)
A mini story illustrates daily shopping activities and highlights verbs like gaan (go), maken (make), nemen (take), zoeken (look for), vragen (ask), betalen (pay), lopen (walk), and vinden (find) in present tense forms.
Important Language Notes
In Dutch, definite articles are gendered and vary: de for common gender nouns (e.g., de groente), and het for neuter nouns (e.g., het fruit). This differs from English where "the" is used universally. Also, plural forms and verb conjugations follow specific rules that are introduced step-by-step, helping you form simple present tense sentences naturally.
Useful phrases to remember in a grocery shopping context include:
- Heeft u... (Do you have...)
- Waar is... (Where is...)
- Hoeveel kost... (How much does... cost?)
- Mag ik... (May I...)
These enable polite and effective communication when shopping in Dutch-speaking areas.
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