A1 Expression محايد 1 دقيقة للقراءة

Wat kost dat?

How much does that cost?

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Wat kost dat?' to ask for the price of an item when shopping or inquiring about services in the Netherlands.

Means: How much does that cost?
Used in: Shops, markets, or when asking a friend about an item's price.
Don't confuse: 'Wat kost dat?' (price) with 'Hoeveel is dat?' (often used for total amounts).

Pointing finger + 'Wat kost dat?' = Price revealed

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This is a basic question to ask for a price. Use it when you want to buy something.

This phrase is the standard way to inquire about the cost of an item. It is grammatically simple and very useful for daily shopping.

As a functional expression, it demonstrates the Dutch preference for direct communication. It is versatile and can be adapted by changing the subject from singular to plural.

The phrase exemplifies the pragmatic nature of the Dutch language. While simple, it is the cornerstone of transactional interactions, reflecting the cultural efficiency found in Dutch commerce.

From a sociolinguistic perspective, 'Wat kost dat?' serves as a marker of the egalitarian and direct communicative style prevalent in the Netherlands, minimizing social distance in commercial exchanges.

This expression functions as a prototypical interrogative construction within the Dutch transactional register. Its morphological simplicity belies its high functional load, illustrating the intersection of linguistic economy and cultural pragmatics in Northern European discourse.

المعنى

Asking for the price of an item.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Directness is valued. You don't need to be overly polite.

💡

Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate your questions.

💡

Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate your questions.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the correct verb form.

Wat ___ dat?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: kost

Singular subject 'dat' requires 'kost'.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

بنك التمارين

2 تمارين

اختر الإجابة الصحيحة Fill Blank

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:

Fill in the correct verb form. Fill Blank A1

Wat ___ dat?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: kost

Singular subject 'dat' requires 'kost'.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

الأسئلة الشائعة

1 أسئلة

No, it is very standard.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔄

Hoeveel is dat?

synonym

How much is that?

أين تستخدمها

🍎

Market stall

You: Wat kost dat per kilo?

Vendor: Dat is twee euro.

neutral

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of a 'Cost' (kost) that you 'Watch' (wat) out for.

ربط بصري

Imagine a price tag with a giant eye on it, watching you.

Rhyme

Wat kost dat? I have a hat.

Story

You are in a market. You see a beautiful wooden shoe. You point at it and ask the merchant, 'Wat kost dat?' He smiles and tells you the price.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'Combien ça coûte?' in French or 'Quanto costa?' in Italian.

Word Web

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تحدٍّ

Go to an online Dutch store and find 5 items, saying 'Wat kost dat?' for each.

Review in 1 day, then 3 days, then 1 week.

النطق

النبر Stress on 'Wat'.

Short 'a' sound.

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