Significado
Asking for an opinion.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch 'Poldermodel' means everyone's opinion is valued. Asking 'Wat denk je?' is a sign of a good team player. Flemish speakers are generally more formal than the Dutch. They use 'u' more often, even in casual settings. Hierarchy is flat. It is perfectly normal to ask your boss 'Wat denk je?' if you have a good relationship. Dutch influencers use 'Wat denken jullie?' constantly to drive engagement in their stories.
The 't' Rule
Always remember to drop the 't' in 'denkt' when 'je' follows. It's the #1 sign of a good learner!
Be Ready for Honesty
When you ask a Dutch person 'Wat denk je?', they will tell you the truth, even if it's negative. Don't take it personally!
Significado
Asking for an opinion.
The 't' Rule
Always remember to drop the 't' in 'denkt' when 'je' follows. It's the #1 sign of a good learner!
Be Ready for Honesty
When you ask a Dutch person 'Wat denk je?', they will tell you the truth, even if it's negative. Don't take it personally!
Add 'ervan'
Adding 'ervan' at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker when referring to a topic already discussed.
Watch the 'U'
Don't forget to switch to 'Wat denkt u?' when talking to elderly people or in very formal situations.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form of the verb in this question.
Ik wil naar de bioscoop. Wat ___ je?
In a question with 'je', the 't' is dropped from the verb 'denkt'.
Complete the phrase to ask for an opinion about a specific thing mentioned.
Dat is een mooi huis. Wat denk je ___?
'Wat denk je ervan?' is the standard way to refer back to something previously mentioned.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
In which situation would you say 'Wat denkt u?'
'U' is the formal pronoun used for authority figures or strangers.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Zullen we pizza bestellen? B: Goed idee! Wat ___ je van een Margherita?
'Wat dacht je van...?' is the idiomatic way to make a specific suggestion.
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Ayudas visuales
Denken vs. Vinden
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIk wil naar de bioscoop. Wat ___ je?
In a question with 'je', the 't' is dropped from the verb 'denkt'.
Dat is een mooi huis. Wat denk je ___?
'Wat denk je ervan?' is the standard way to refer back to something previously mentioned.
In which situation would you say 'Wat denkt u?'
'U' is the formal pronoun used for authority figures or strangers.
A: Zullen we pizza bestellen? B: Goed idee! Wat ___ je van een Margherita?
'Wat dacht je van...?' is the idiomatic way to make a specific suggestion.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, they are functionally identical in most contexts.
Use 'Wat vind je?' when asking for a subjective feeling or taste (e.g., about food or art).
In Dutch grammar, the 't' is dropped from second-person singular verbs when they precede the subject in a question.
Yes, in a casual or neutral email to a colleague, it is very common.
It's usually sarcastic, meaning 'The answer is obvious, think about it yourself!'
Both are used, but 'van' is more common for immediate opinions, while 'over' is for broader topics.
Use 'Wat denken jullie?'
Yes, but they might prefer 'Wat denk je?' or the more formal 'Wat denkt u?' more frequently than the Dutch.
Yes, if the context is clear, it's a perfect short question.
The past tense is 'Wat dacht je?'.
Frases relacionadas
Wat vind je?
similarWhat do you find/think?
Wat dacht je van...?
builds onHow about...?
Wat is jouw mening?
formalWhat is your opinion?
Hoe denk je erover?
similarHow do you think about it?
Wat denk je wel niet!
specialized formWhat are you thinking?!
