Learn to use Dutch question words 'wie', 'wat', and 'welk(e)' to ask about people, animals, things, and specific nouns. This lesson explains their correct usage based on noun gender and number, essential for beginner A1 learners to form clear and accurate questions in everyday conversations.
- "Wie" asks about one or more persons.
- "Wat" asks about animals or things.
- Which do you use with nouns.
| Vraagwoord (Interrogative pronoun) | Gebruik (Usage) | Voorbeeldzin (Example sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| Wie (Who) | Personen (People) | Wie werkt als dokter? (Who works as a doctor?) |
| Wat (What) | Dieren of zaken (Animals or things) | Wat is je favoriete studie? (What is your favourite subject?) |
| Welk(e) (Which) | Zelfstandige naamwoorden (Nouns) | Welk cadeau wil je? (Which gift do you want?) |
Exceptions!
- Which do you use with the het-woorden?
- Which do you use with de-words and plurals.
Exercise 1: Vraagwoorden (wie, wat, welk(e))
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Welke, Wat, Welk, Wie
1.
... cadeau heb je gekregen?
(Which present did you receive?)
2.
... werkt als politieagent?
(Who works as a police officer?)
3.
... taal spreek je thuis?
(Which language do you speak at home?)
4.
... is je baas?
(Who is your boss?)
5.
... is je favoriete studie?
(What is your favourite subject?)
6.
... leraar geeft les in jouw school?
(Which teacher teaches at your school?)
7.
... heb je op de markt gekocht?
(What did you buy at the market?)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. ___ is jouw collega op kantoor?
(___ is your colleague at the office?)2. ___ doe je graag in je vrije tijd?
(___ do you like to do in your free time?)3. ___ beroep wil je later kiezen?
(___ profession do you want to choose later?)4. ___ studie past bij jou?
(___ study suits you?)5. ___ helpt je met de presentatie?
(___ helps you with the presentation?)6. ___ is de naam van je hond?
(___ is the name of your dog?)
