Signification
Expressing a hobby or preference.
Contexte culturel
Walking is a national pastime. Many Dutch people go for a 'blokje om' (a short walk) after dinner. Flemish people also love walking, especially in the Ardennes region.
Use the infinitive
Always use the infinitive verb form after 'van'.
Don't forget 'van'
Without 'van', the sentence is wrong.
Signification
Expressing a hobby or preference.
Use the infinitive
Always use the infinitive verb form after 'van'.
Don't forget 'van'
Without 'van', the sentence is wrong.
Add location
Add 'in het bos' or 'op het strand' to sound more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ik hou ___ wandelen.
The verb 'houden' requires the preposition 'van'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the correct form.
This is the only grammatically correct structure.
Match the hobby to the phrase.
Ik hou van...
Wandelen is the activity.
Complete the response.
A: Wat is je hobby? B: ____.
This is the standard way to answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk hou ___ wandelen.
The verb 'houden' requires the preposition 'van'.
Select the correct form.
This is the only grammatically correct structure.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Wandelen is the activity.
A: Wat is je hobby? B: ____.
This is the standard way to answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, just replace 'wandelen' with any other activity.
Both are accepted, but 'hou' is more common in speech.
Only if you say 'Ik hou van jou'. With an activity, it's just a hobby.
Yes, but 'lopen' can also mean 'to run'.
No, it's very neutral.
Say 'Ik hou niet van wandelen'.
Yes, 'Ik hou van pizza'.
Because it's an infinitive verb acting as a noun.
Expressions liées
Ik wandel graag
synonymI like to walk
Ik ben dol op wandelen
builds onI am crazy about walking
Ik hou van jou
specialized formI love you
