Mastering Dutch Conjugation: Present Tense

Mastering Dutch Conjugation: Present Tense

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to conjugate Dutch verbs in the present tense with ease.

What do you already know about Dutch verb conjugation in the present tense?

Introduction to Dutch Verb Conjugation

Dutch verbs change their forms based on the subject and tense. In this lesson, we will focus on the present tense.

Regular Verb Conjugation

Regular verbs in Dutch follow a specific pattern for conjugation in the present tense. We will learn the endings for each subject pronoun.

Subject Pronouns

Subject pronouns in Dutch include: ik (I), jij/u (you), hij/zij/het (he/she/it), wij (we), jullie (you all), zij (they).

Conjugation Examples

Let's practice conjugating regular verbs in the present tense. For example, the verb 'werken' (to work) becomes 'ik werk' (I work), 'jij/u werkt' (you work), etc.

Irregular Verb Conjugation

Some verbs in Dutch have irregular conjugation in the present tense. We will learn a few common irregular verbs and their conjugations.

Practice Exercise

Complete the following sentences by conjugating the given verbs in the present tense according to the subject pronouns provided.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to conjugate Dutch verbs in the present tense. Keep practicing to reinforce your knowledge.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.