If you listen closely to Dutch conversations, you’ll notice one small word popping up everywhere: zou. It’s polite, it’s flexible, and it’s one of those words that make your Dutch sound instantly more natural. But… How to Use Zou and Zouden in Dutch (and Why It’s More Than Just ‘Would’)
If you’ve ever wondered why Dutch speakers sprinkle om te through their sentences, you’re not alone. It’s one of those tiny phrases that quietly holds the language together; short and simple, yet endlessly useful once… Understanding Om te + Infinitive in Dutch: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve been learning Dutch for a while, you’ve probably noticed five small but mighty verbs that seem to pop up everywhere: They look simple, yet they completely change the meaning of a sentence. Without… How to Use Dutch Modal Verbs (kunnen, moeten, mogen, willen, zullen)
If you’ve been learning Dutch for a while, you’ve probably noticed sentences like: Those little words like me, zich or ons may seem puzzling at first. Why are they there? Couldn’t you just say ik… Dutch Reflexive Verbs Made Easy: Learn When and How to Use Them
If you’ve been learning Dutch for a while, you’ve probably come across words like waarmee, waarvan, daarover, daarmee… At first they look puzzling, but here’s the good news: they follow a clear system. Once you… Dutch Waar and Daar words: A Clear Guide to Pronominal Adverbs for Learners
A Clear Guide for Learners of Dutch If you’ve started learning Dutch, chances are you’ve already heard people talk about “Flemish.” Is it a different language? Should you study Flemish instead of Dutch if you… Flemish vs. Dutch: What’s the Difference (and Why You Understand Both)
The Dutch past tense can feel tricky at first, but with a few simple rules you’ll quickly see the logic behind it. Dutch actually has two main ways to talk about the past: Both are… How to Use the Past Tense in Dutch: A Clear Guide for Learners
One of the most common questions Dutch learners have is: When do I use “niet,” and when do I use “geen”? Both words mean “not” or “no,” but they are used in different situations. The… Niet or Geen? The Quick Guide for Dutch Learners
If you’re learning Dutch, you’ve probably noticed that word order can feel tricky. Sometimes the verb comes second, sometimes at the end… and then there are questions that seem to turn everything upside down. Don’t… Dutch Word Order: The Quick Guide for Beginners