Shapes and forms
Vormen en figuren
- Describe forms and shapes.
- Describe basic objects.
- Express preferences.
- Demonstrative pronouns (deze, die, dit, dat)
Learn to describe shapes like cirkel (circle), driehoek (triangle), vierkant (square), and rechthoek (rectangle) using aanwijzende voornaamwoorden (demonstrative pronouns) zoals deze, die, dit, dat, alongside adjectives zoals breed (wide) en smal (narrow).
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: Put the words in the correct category: shapes or properties.
Vormen
Eigenschappen
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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Zetten
Put
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De rechthoek
The rectangle
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De lijn
The line
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De driehoek
The triangle
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Laag
Low
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Beschrijf de afbeeldingen en vergelijk ze. (Describe the pictures and compare them. )
- Vraag de anderen wat ze liever hebben. Kleinere of grotere auto's, ... ? (Ask the others what they prefer. Smaller or bigger cars, .... ?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Deze auto is klein en oud. This car is small and old. |
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Die auto is groter en nieuwer. That car is bigger and newer. |
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De jongens dragen bredere broeken. The boys are wearing wider trousers. |
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Welke auto heb je liever? What car do you prefer? |
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Ik geef de voorkeur aan een kleinere maar modernere auto. I prefer a smaller but more modern car. |
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Ik geef de voorkeur aan oude auto's. I prefer old cars. |
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De straat is erg smal. The street is very narrow. |
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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 ___ de rechthoek op de tafel.
(I ___ the rectangle on the table.)2. Jij ___ de driehoek naast het vierkant.
(You ___ the triangle next to the square.)3. Hij ___ het zware boek op de smalle plank.
(He ___ the heavy book on the narrow shelf.)4. Wij ___ de lijnen recht en breed.
(We ___ the lines straight and wide.)Exercise 8: Describing shapes in the park
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Zetten - Put
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik zet
- jij zet
- hij/zij/het zet
- wij zetten
- jullie zetten
- zij zetten
Zien - See
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik zie
- jij ziet
- hij/zij/het ziet
- wij zien
- jullie zien
- zij zien
Praten - Talk
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik praat
- jij praat
- hij/zij/het praat
- wij praten
- jullie praten
- zij praten
Exercise 9: Aanwijzende voornaamwoorden (deze, die, dit, dat)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Demonstrative pronouns (deze, die, dit, dat)
Show translation Show answersDie, Deze, Dat
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A1.27.2 Grammatica
Aanwijzende voornaamwoorden (deze, die, dit, dat)
Demonstrative pronouns (deze, die, dit, dat)
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) zet | I put |
| (jij) zet / zet je | you put/you put yourself |
| (hij/zij/het) zet | he/she/it puts |
| (wij) zetten | we put |
| (jullie) zetten | you put |
| (zij) zetten | they put |
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Introduction to Shapes and Forms in Dutch
This lesson covers basic shapes and forms, focusing on how to describe them using Dutch demonstrative pronouns: deze, die, dit, and dat. You'll learn to identify and talk about various geometric figures like circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles, as well as adjectives to describe their properties such as size, color, and shape qualities.
Key Vocabulary: Shapes and Properties
Here are some essential Dutch words introduced in this lesson:
- de cirkel (the circle)
- de driehoek (the triangle)
- de rechthoek (the rectangle)
- het vierkant (the square)
And common descriptive adjectives:
- breed (wide)
- hoog (high)
- smal (narrow)
- laag (low)
Demonstrative Pronouns Usage
The lesson emphasizes the use of demonstrative pronouns to refer to shapes close by or far away, both masculine/feminine and neuter forms:
- deze and die are used with common gender nouns (de-words), for example, deze cirkel (this circle) and die driehoek (that triangle).
- dit and dat are used with neuter nouns (het-words), for example, dit vierkant (this square) and dat is een kromme lijn (that is a curved line).
Important Verbs and Phrases
The verb zetten (to put/place) is practiced extensively in this lesson because it helps describe positioning of shapes and objects. The conjugation is straightforward and appears regularly:
- ik zet (I put)
- jij zet (you put)
- hij/zij/het zet (he/she/it puts)
- wij zetten (we put)
Useful example sentences include:
- Deze cirkel is groot en breed. (This circle is large and wide.)
- Die driehoek is licht en smal. (That triangle is light and narrow.)
- Ik zet die rechthoek op de tafel. (I put that rectangle on the table.)
Practical Dialogues and Contexts
The lesson offers dialogues for real-life situations such as in an art museum, furniture shop, and office supplies store. These scenarios help practice describing forms and expressing preferences with demonstrative pronouns, enhancing conversational skills.
Differences Between English and Dutch Demonstratives
Unlike English, which simply uses "this" and "that," Dutch distinguishes demonstratives based on the gender and distance of the noun:
- Deze and die are for common gender nouns (de nouns).
- Dit and dat are for neuter nouns (het nouns).
Remember useful phrases for pointing out shapes:
- Kijk naar deze cirkel. (Look at this circle.)
- Vind je die mooi? (Do you find that beautiful?)
- Ik zet dit vierkant op de tafel. (I place this square on the table.)
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