Tableware
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- Describe what tableware you need.
- Setting up the table to receive guests.
- Prepositions of place (aan, in, onder,...)
Learn essential Dutch tableware vocabulary like 'de vork' (the fork), 'het bord' (the plate), and 'de pan' (the pan), while practicing place prepositions such as 'op' (on) and 'naast' (next to) to describe where items are set on the table or stored in the kitchen.
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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: objects you use to eat at the table, and objects you use for cooking.
Servies (om te eten)
Keukengerei (om te koken)
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 mes
The knife
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De kom
The bowl
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Het glas
The glass
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De tas
The bag
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Het bord
The plate
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Ask to pass any item you need. (Ask to pass any item you need.)
- Name all tableware and the usage. (Name all tableware and the usage.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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De schaal met suiker staat op de tafel. The bowl with sugar is on the table. |
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De lepel is in de kom. The spoon is in the bowl. |
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Kun je het tafelkleed op de tafel leggen? Can you put the tablecloth on the table? |
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Het glas is gevuld met sinaasappelsap. The glass is filled with orange juice. |
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Het bord is gevuld met croissants. The plate is filled with croissants. |
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Kun je me een glas water aangeven? Can you pass me a glass of water? |
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Wil je een kopje koffie of een kopje thee? Do you want a cup of coffee or a cup of tea? |
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De vork, het mes en de lepel liggen naast het bord. The fork, knife, and spoon are next to the plate. |
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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 groenten voor het avondeten.
(I ____ the vegetables for dinner.)2. Jij ____ het brood met het mes.
(You ____ the bread with the knife.)3. Hij ____ de taart in stukjes.
(He ____ the cake into pieces.)4. Wij ____ het fruit voor de gasten.
(We ____ the fruit for the guests.)Exercise 8: Setting the table for guests
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Snijden - Cutting
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik snijd
- jij snijdt
- hij/zij snijdt
- wij snijden
- jullie snijden
- zij snijden
Legen - Place
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik leg
- jij legt
- hij/zij legt
- wij leggen
- jullie leggen
- zij leggen
Zetten - Put
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik zet
- jij zet
- hij/zij zet
- wij zetten
- jullie zetten
- zij zetten
Helpen - Help
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik help
- jij helpt
- hij/zij helpt
- wij helpen
- jullie helpen
- zij helpen
Doen - Do
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik doe
- jij doet
- hij/zij doet
- wij doen
- jullie doen
- zij doen
Staan - Stand
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik sta
- jij staat
- hij/zij staat
- wij staan
- jullie staan
- zij staan
Exercise 9: Voorzetsels van plaats (aan, in, onder,...)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Prepositions of place (aan, in, onder,...)
Show translation Show answerstussen, op, bij, aan, in, voor, boven
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A1.33.1 Grammatica
Voorzetsels van plaats (aan, in, onder,...)
Prepositions of place (aan, in, onder,...)
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Snijden cutting Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) snijd | I am cutting |
| (jij) snijdt/snij | you cut/cut |
| (hij/zij/het) snijdt | he/she/it is cutting |
| (wij) snijden | we are cutting |
| (jullie) snijden | You are cutting |
| (zij) snijden | they cut |
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Lesson Overview: Tableware and Prepositions of Place
This lesson introduces you to basic Dutch vocabulary related to tableware and kitchen utensils, alongside common prepositions of place that describe where these objects are located. It is tailored to A1 beginners focusing on everyday language used in the kitchen and dining settings.
Key Vocabulary: Tableware and Kitchen Utensils
You will learn important nouns such as de vork (the fork), de lepel (the spoon), het mes (the knife), het bord (the plate), and het glas (the glass), which are used while eating at the table. Also, the lesson covers cooking tools like de pan (the pan), de pot (the pot), and de kom (the bowl).
Prepositions of Place
Understanding prepositions such as aan (at), in (in), onder (under), naast (next to), and tussen (between) is essential for describing the locations of objects. Examples include Het glas staat naast het bord op de tafel (The glass is next to the plate on the table) and De kom staat in het kastje boven de wasbak (The bowl is in the cupboard above the sink).
Practical Use: Setting the Table and Kitchen Conversations
Through dialogues, you will practice describing where to place tableware when setting a table, asking about items in the cupboard using prepositions, and preparing the table for coffee with the appropriate objects. These exercises help you gain confidence in using complete sentences and relevant vocabulary in context.
Verb Practice: Present Tense Conjugations
This lesson also includes verbs like snijden (to cut), leggen (to lay), and zetten (to put), with exercises to practice the correct present tense forms, such as ik snijd, jij snijdt, and wij snijden. These verbs are used in daily tasks related to preparing and serving food.
Cultural and Language Notes
Unlike English, Dutch often places the verb second in the sentence and makes frequent use of precise prepositions of place. For example, where English might say "The glass is next to the plate," Dutch uses Het glas staat naast het bord, which directly mirrors the English sentence structure but requires attention to exact word order.
Useful Phrases
- Leg het bord op de tafel voor de gast. — Lay the plate on the table in front of the guest.
- Zet het glas naast het bord. — Put the glass next to the plate.
- Kun je het bestek aan de rechterkant leggen? — Can you lay the cutlery on the right side?
- De lepel ligt in de kom bij het ontbijt. — The spoon lies in the bowl at breakfast.
These phrases are helpful templates to describe everyday table settings and kitchen organization.
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