Furniture
Meubilair
- Describe the furniture in your house.
- Use the prepositions of place to indicate the location of furniture.
- Pronunciation of "sch", "ch", "g"
In deze les leer je meubels benoemen zoals de bank en de kast, en praktische werkwoorden zoals openen en sluiten gebruiken in zinnen over ruimtes in huis. Oefen ook de uitspraak van "sch", "ch" en "g" en leer preposities voor plaatsing.
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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 two groups: furniture for the living room and items for the bathroom.
Meubilair voor de woonkamer
Spullen voor de badkamer
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 bank
The sofa
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De deur
The door
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De lamp
The lamp
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Sluiten
To close
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Het bureau
The desk
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- What furniture is in each of the rooms? (What furniture is in each of the rooms?)
- Describe one room of your apartment/house. (Describe one room of your apartment/house. )
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Het toilet is vlakbij de gootsteen. The toilet is near the sink. |
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Het bed staat in de woonkamer. The bed is in the livingroom. |
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Het schilderij staat naast het raam. The painting is next to the window. |
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Er ligt een tapijt onder de bank. There is a carpet under the sofa. |
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De spiegel hangt aan de muur. The mirror is hanging on the wall. |
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De kledingkast staat tussen het bed en het bureau. The wardrobe is between the bed and the desk. |
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De deur is achter de stoel. The door is behind the chair. |
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De bank staat voor het raam. The sofa is in front of the window. |
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De lamp staat op de tafel in de woonkamer. The lamp is on the table in the living room. |
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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 de deur voordat ik naar binnen ga.
(I ____ always open the door before I go inside.)2. Hij ____ het raam als het buiten koud is.
(He ____ the window when it is cold outside.)3. Wij ____ het bureau om er documenten op te leggen.
(We ____ the desk to put documents on it.)4. Jij ____ de kast nadat je de boeken hebt gepakt.
(You ____ the cabinet after you have taken the books.)Exercise 8: Furniture in the house
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Openen - Openen
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik open
- jij/u opent
- hij/zij/het opent
- wij openen
- jullie openen
- zij openen
Staan - Staan
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik sta
- jij/u staat
- hij/zij/het staat
- wij staan
- jullie staan
- zij staan
Sluiten - Sluiten
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik sluit
- jij/u sluit
- hij/zij/het sluit
- wij sluiten
- jullie sluiten
- zij sluiten
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Sluiten to close Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) sluit | I close |
| (jij) sluit | you close |
| (hij/zij/het) sluit | he/she/it closes |
| (wij) sluiten | we close |
| (jullie) sluiten | you close |
| (zij) sluiten | they close |
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) open | I open |
| (jij) opent | you open |
| (hij/zij/het) opent | he/she/it opens |
| (wij) openen | we open |
| (jullie) openen | you open |
| (zij) openen | they open |
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Introduction to Furniture Vocabulary in Dutch
This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary related to furniture and everyday household items in Dutch, suitable for beginners at level A1. You will learn common nouns for furniture in various rooms, including the living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The lesson also introduces practical prepositions for describing the location of these objects in a natural context.
Key Vocabulary: Furniture and Household Items
Here are some important Dutch words for furniture you will encounter:
- de bank – the sofa
- de kast – the cupboard or wardrobe
- de stoel – the chair
- de tafel – the table
- de lamp – the lamp
- de douche – the shower
- het bad – the bathtub
- het toilet – the toilet
Describing Locations with Prepositions
Knowing where furniture is located is very useful. The lesson covers how to use Dutch prepositions to describe the position of furniture, such as:
- naast (next to)
- onder (under)
- bij (by)
- tegen (against)
- boven (above)
- rechts van (to the right of)
- links van (to the left of)
Example sentences you will study include: De bank staat naast het grote raam in de woonkamer. (The sofa is next to the large window in the living room.)
Practicing Verbs Related to Furniture Interaction
The lesson practices common verbs in the present tense that relate to interactions with furniture and rooms. Important verbs include:
- openen (to open)
- sluiten (to close)
- staan (to stand or be placed – often used for furniture)
Verb exercises reinforce the conjugations and use of these verbs in sentences such as Ik open altijd de deur voordat ik naar binnen ga.
Dialogue Practice and Real-Life Application
You will also practice dialogues describing rooms and furniture placement, helping you become comfortable with conversational Dutch. Topics include the living room, bedroom, and dining room arrangements.
Important Pronunciation Focus
The lesson includes pronunciation exercises for sounds common in Dutch such as "sch", "ch", and "g", which are crucial for accurate understanding and speaking.
Differences and Useful Phrases Compared to English
Unlike English, Dutch nouns are gendered and often preceded by articles like de or het, so it is important to learn these along with vocabulary. Prepositions must be matched with the appropriate context; for example, bij means "by" or "near" rather than "at" in many contexts. Also, furniture placement descriptions in Dutch often use the verb staan (to stand) rather than "to be" as in English.
Useful phrases you will learn include:
- De stoel staat bij het raam. – The chair is by the window.
- Ik sluit altijd de deur. – I always close the door.
- Het bureau staat tegen de muur. – The desk is against the wall.
This lesson prepares you to describe your home in Dutch confidently, introduce furniture vocabulary, and use basic grammar structures properly.
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