Household appliances
Huishoudelijke apparaten
- Learn the names of common household and electrical appliances.
- Daily situations with common household devices.
- Indefinite pronouns (ieder, elk, alles, wat, wie, allemaal)
Learn Dutch vocabulary about household appliances with practical examples like de koelkast (the refrigerator), de oven (the oven), and de wasmachine (the washing machine). Master useful verbs such as aanzetten (to turn on) and uitzetten (to turn off) to talk about everyday tasks.
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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: devices you use to cool and devices that provide heat.
Koelapparaten
Warmteapparaten
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 magnetron
The microwave
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De wasmachine
The washing machine
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De vriezer
The freezer
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De afwasmachine
The dishwasher
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Uitzetten
To turn off
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Name each device and if you can what it is used for. (Name each device and if you can what it is used for.)
- Tell which of those devices you usually use. (Tell which of those devices you usually use.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Er is een oven in de keuken. There is an oven in the kitchen. |
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Er is een grote koelkast in de keuken. There is a big fridge in the kitchen. |
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De stofzuiger wordt gebruikt om schoon te maken. The vacuum cleaner is used to clean. |
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Je zet de radiator aan wanneer het koud is. You turn the radiator on when it is cold. |
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Ik gebruik de droger om mijn kleren sneller te drogen. I use the dryer to dry my clothes faster. |
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Je kunt je kleren in de kledingkast leggen. You can put your clothes in the wardrobe. |
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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 afwasmachine naar de keuken.
(I ___ the dishwasher to the kitchen.)2. Jij ___ het strijkijzer niet te vaak gebruiken.
(You ___ the iron not too often.)3. Wij ___ altijd het afval weg op dinsdag.
(We ___ always take out the trash on Tuesday.)4. Zij ___ de verwarming aanzetten als het koud is.
(She ___ turn on the heating when it is cold.)Exercise 8: A day with household appliances
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Brengen - To bring
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik breng
- jij brengt
- hij/zij/het brengt
- wij brengen
- jullie brengen
- zij brengen
Dienen - To serve
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik dien
- jij dient
- hij/zij/het dient
- wij dienen
- jullie dienen
- zij dienen
Aanzetten - To turn on
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik zet aan
- jij zet aan
- hij/zij/het zet aan
- wij zetten aan
- jullie zetten aan
- zij zetten aan
Uitzetten - To turn off
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik zet uit
- jij zet uit
- hij/zij/het zet uit
- wij zetten uit
- jullie zetten uit
- zij zetten uit
Doen - To do
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik doe
- jij doet
- hij/zij/het doet
- wij doen
- jullie doen
- zij doen
Exercise 9: Onbepaalde voornaamworden (ieder, elk, alles, wat, wie, allemaal)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Indefinite pronouns (ieder, elk, alles, wat, wie, allemaal)
Show translation Show answersElke, Ieder, Iedere, allemaal, elk, Elk, Alles
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A1.34.1 Grammatica
Onbepaalde voornaamworden (ieder, elk, alles, wat, wie, allemaal)
Indefinite pronouns (ieder, elk, alles, wat, wie, allemaal)
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) breng | I bring |
| (jij) brengt/brengt | you bring |
| (hij/zij/het) brengt | he/she/it brings |
| (wij) brengen | we bring |
| (jullie) brengen | you bring |
| (zij) brengen | they bring |
Dienen serve Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) dien | I serve |
| (jij) dient/dien | you serve |
| (hij/zij/het) dient | He/she/it serves |
| (wij) dienen | we serve |
| (jullie) dienen | you serve |
| (zij) dienen | they serve |
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Introduction to Household Appliances in Dutch
This lesson covers essential vocabulary and expressions related to everyday household appliances, focusing on their use in daily life. It is designed for beginner Dutch learners (A1 level) to help them recognize common appliances and practice simple sentences involving these items.
Key Vocabulary: Household Appliances
You will learn words such as de koelkast (the refrigerator), de oven (the oven), de wasmachine (the washing machine), and de verwarming (the heating). The lesson also distinguishes between cooling appliances like de vriezer (freezer) and de afwasmachine (dishwasher), and heating appliances such as de magnetron (microwave) and het strijkijzer (iron).
Using Indefinite Pronouns with Appliances
Important Dutch indefinite pronouns introduced include ieder, elk, alles, wat, wie, and allemaal. These are commonly used when talking about appliances, for example: Iedereen brengt zijn eigen tas mee (Everyone brings their own bag), or Wie zet de afwasmachine aan na het eten? (Who turns on the dishwasher after eating?).
Practice with Verbs and Sentences
You will work on practical sentences such as Ik zet altijd alles uit als ik het huis verlaat (I always turn everything off when I leave the house) and Elk strijkijzer in de winkel is vandaag in de aanbieding (Every iron in the store is on sale today). Verb conjugations in present tense are provided for verbs that commonly describe appliance usage, like brengen (to bring), dienen (to serve/use for), aanzetten (to turn on), uitzetten (to turn off), and doen (to do/use).
Dialogues and Conversations
The lesson offers dialogues to practice talking about kitchen appliances and their use, asking and answering questions about household devices, and discussing purchasing and comparing appliances. These help improve conversational skills relevant to everyday situations.
Summary of Useful Phrases
- Kunt u de verwarming aanzetten? – Can you turn on the heating?
- Iedereen brengt zijn eigen tas mee. – Everyone brings their own bag.
- Wie zet de afwasmachine aan? – Who turns on the dishwasher?
- Ik zet altijd alles uit. – I always turn everything off.
- Elk apparaat moet je na gebruik uitzetten. – You must turn off every appliance after use.
Differences Between English and Dutch in This Lesson
Unlike English, Dutch distinguishes between ieder and elk when saying "each" or "every" depending on the noun that follows. Verbs in Dutch change form based on the subject, so practicing conjugations is essential for correct usage. For example, the verb brengen (to bring) has the conjugation ik breng, jij brengt. Also, Dutch uses separable verbs like aanzetten (to turn on) and uitzetten (to turn off), where the prefix separates from the verb in sentences: Ik zet de oven aan (I turn on the oven). This structure often requires attention when forming sentences.
Useful Dutch-English Expressions
- aanzetten – to turn on
- uitzetten – to turn off
- de koelkast – the refrigerator
- de oven – the oven
- de wasmachine – the washing machine
- Ieder – each, used with singular nouns
- Elk – every, used with singular nouns
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