Learn how to give advice in Dutch using common expressions and grammar, including the past future tense and infinitive forms with 'om'. This lesson covers practical phrases like 'Ik adviseer je om...', 'In jouw plaats zou ik...', and 'Als ik jou was...', with clear examples and usage tips for A2 learners.
- With the onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd you can give advice to someone.
- In the expressions with 'om', you only use the infinitive.
| Uitdrukking (Expression) | Voorbeeld (Example) |
|---|---|
| Ik adviseer je om... (I advise you to...) | Ik adviseer je om je toekomst goed te plannen. (I advise you to plan your future well.) |
| In jouw plaats... (If I were you...) | In jouw plaats zou ik je dromen realiseren. (If I were you, I would realise your dreams.) |
| Als ik jou was... (If I were you...) | Als ik jou was, zou ik een beroep kiezen dat ik leuk vind. (If I were you, I would choose a profession that I like.) |
| Ik raad je aan om... (I advise you to...) | Ik raad je aan om je wens snel te vervullen. (I advise you to fulfil your wish quickly.) |
| Ik zou... (I would...) | Ik zou reizen rond de wereld. (I would travel around the world.) |
Exercise 1: Advies geven
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
In jouw plaats, Ik adviseer je, Als ik jou was, zou, Ik raad je aan om
1.
..., zou ik vaker dromen najagen.
(If I were you, I would chase dreams more often.)
2.
... nog eens na te denken over dat onmogelijke idee.
(I recommend you to think again about that impossible idea.)
3.
... zou ik kiezen voor een creatief beroep.
(If I were you, I would choose a creative profession.)
4.
Ik ... een wens vervullen als ik de kans kreeg.
(I would grant a wish if I got the chance.)
5.
Je ... de wereldreis nu al kunnen voorbereiden.
(You could already start preparing the world trip.)
6.
... om nu te beginnen met plannen.
(I advise you to start planning now.)
7.
..., zou ik een wereldreis maken volgend jaar.
(If I were you, I would go on a world trip next year.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence in which advice is given according to the rules of the past imperfect future tense or the infinitive with 'om'.
1.
Incorrect word order and missing 'om' before the infinitive.
Incorrect use; with 'I advise you' the infinitive with 'om' belongs, not a subordinate clause with 'that'.
2.
Wrong construction; 'om' is not used with the past imperfect future tense.
Incorrect tense and form; it should be 'I would take' to give advice.
3.
Incorrect word order and missing the verb form 'would'.
Unnecessary use of 'om' when giving advice in this construction.
4.
Wrong; it should be the infinitive with 'om', not a subordinate clause with 'that'.
Missing the preposition 'aan' and 'om' before the infinitive after 'I recommend you'.
