Signification
Asking for directions.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people often refer to the supermarket by its brand name. 'Albert Heijn' is frequently shortened to 'Appie'. Opening hours can vary. In smaller towns, supermarkets might close early on Saturdays and be closed all day Sunday. Directness is valued. When asking for directions, don't be surprised if the answer is very short and functional. In Flanders, people might use 'supermarkt' but also 'warenhuis' or 'grootwarenhuis' for larger stores.
Use 'Pardon'
Always start with 'Pardon' or 'Excuseer mij' to be polite when approaching a stranger.
No 'voor'
Remember: never say 'Ik zoek voor'. It's a classic English-speaker mistake!
Signification
Asking for directions.
Use 'Pardon'
Always start with 'Pardon' or 'Excuseer mij' to be polite when approaching a stranger.
No 'voor'
Remember: never say 'Ik zoek voor'. It's a classic English-speaker mistake!
The 'Appie' trick
If you want to sound like a local in Amsterdam, say 'Ik zoek de Appie'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb.
Ik ___ de supermarkt.
The first-person singular form of 'zoeken' is 'zoek'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am looking for the supermarket'?
In Dutch, 'zoeken' takes the object directly without 'voor'.
Match the Dutch words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the basic components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Pardon, ik ___ de supermarkt. Kunt u helpen?
'Zoek' is the correct verb for searching.
When would you say this?
You are in a new city and need food.
This phrase is used when you need to find the store.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesIk ___ de supermarkt.
The first-person singular form of 'zoeken' is 'zoek'.
How do you say 'I am looking for the supermarket'?
In Dutch, 'zoeken' takes the object directly without 'voor'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic components of the phrase.
Pardon, ik ___ de supermarkt. Kunt u helpen?
'Zoek' is the correct verb for searching.
You are in a new city and need food.
This phrase is used when you need to find the store.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it's more common to say 'Ik ben op zoek naar...' or just 'Ik zoek...'.
It is a 'de-word'. In modern Dutch, the distinction between masculine and feminine is often blurred, but 'de' is always required.
Just replace 'de supermarkt' with the name: 'Ik zoek de Lidl.'
Add 'Is het ver?' to the end of your phrase.
Expressions liées
Waar is de supermarkt?
synonymWhere is the supermarket?
Ik ben op zoek naar...
similarI am on the lookout for...
Ik zoek de bakker.
specialized formI am looking for the bakery.
Ik heb de supermarkt gevonden.
builds onI have found the supermarket.
