Linking words in Dutch
May 21, 2023 at 3:05 pm,
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Learning linking words in Dutch is highly beneficial for language learners. These words play a crucial role in enhancing communication skills and conveying ideas effectively. By mastering linking words, learners can establish logical connections between different parts of a sentence or between separate sentences. This improves the coherence and coherence and coherence of their spoken or written Dutch. Linking words also contribute to the overall flow and rhythm of language, making it easier for listeners or readers to follow along and comprehend the intended message.
I found that creating a table with examples of linking words in Dutch has been really helpful for me. It gives me a visual reference that makes it easier for me to understand and remember how to connect ideas and make my sentences flow better.
Here you go:
Dutch | English | Example Sentence (Dutch) |
en | and | Ik hou van appels en peren. (I like apples and pears.) |
maar | but | Hij is moe, maar hij wil toch doorgaan. (He is tired, but he still wants to continue.) |
of | or | Ga je mee naar de film of blijf je thuis? (Are you coming to the movie or staying home?) |
dus | so | Het regent, dus neem een paraplu mee. (It's raining, so take an umbrella.) |
want | because | Hij ging naar de winkel, want hij had boodschappen nodig. (He went to the store because he needed groceries.) |
daarom | therefore | Ik heb hard gestudeerd, daarom haalde ik goede cijfers. (I studied hard, therefore I got good grades.) |
echter | however | Ik wil graag op vakantie, echter heb ik niet genoeg geld. (I would like to go on vacation, however, I don't have enough money.) |
bovendien | moreover | Ze is slim en bovendien erg grappig. (She is smart and moreover very funny.) |
daarnaast | additionally | Ik hou van lezen. Daarnaast speel ik graag piano. (I love reading. Additionally, I enjoy playing the piano.) |
tenslotte | finally | Eerst gaan we boodschappen doen, daarnaast koken we het eten, en tenslotte eten we samen. (First, we go grocery shopping, additionally we cook the food, and finally we eat together.) |
omdat | because | Ik ben moe omdat ik laat naar bed ben gegaan. (I am tired because I went to bed late.) |
hoewel | although | Hoewel het regent, ga ik toch naar buiten. (Although it's raining, I'm still going outside.) |
als | if | Als het warm is, ga ik zwemmen. (If it's hot, I will go swimming.) |
tenzij | unless | Ik ga niet naar het feest, tenzij mijn vrienden ook gaan. (I won't go to the party unless my friends are going too.) |
terwijl | while | Hij werkt, terwijl zij ontspant. (He is working while she is relaxing.) |
nadat | after | We gaan eten nadat we de film hebben gezien. (We will eat after we have seen the movie.) |
voordat | before | Ik moet mijn huiswerk maken voordat ik naar het feest ga. (I have to do my homework before I go to the party.) |
zodra | as soon as | Zodra ik thuiskom, bel ik je. (As soon as I get home, I will call you.) |
in plaats van | instead of | Ik drink water in plaats van frisdrank. (I drink water instead of soda.) |
om die reden | for that reason | Hij kon niet komen, om die reden moest ik alleen gaan. (He couldn't come, for that reason I had to go alone.) |
om te | in order to | Ik studeer hard om goede cijfers te halen. (I study hard in order to get good grades.) |
Ik wil graag want ik will ga naar Nederlands
Hopewell het laat taal lerne
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