Signification
Inquiring about the location of a shop.
Contexte culturel
Dutch supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo are very common. Most people go to the supermarket by bike, so they buy smaller amounts more frequently. In Flanders, you might also hear 'warenhuis' used for a supermarket, though 'supermarkt' is perfectly understood. Belgian supermarkets often have a larger selection of beers and pastries. In big cities like Amsterdam or Rotterdam, you will find 'Avondwinkels' (night shops). These are smaller and more expensive but open late when supermarkets are closed. The Dutch are very keen on recycling. When you find your supermarket, look for the 'Statiegeld' machine to return your plastic bottles and cans for money back.
Use 'Pardon'
Always start with 'Pardon' when asking a stranger. It makes the phrase much more polite.
No 'voor'!
Remember: 'Ik zoek een...' NOT 'Ik zoek voor een...'. This is the most common mistake.
Signification
Inquiring about the location of a shop.
Use 'Pardon'
Always start with 'Pardon' when asking a stranger. It makes the phrase much more polite.
No 'voor'!
Remember: 'Ik zoek een...' NOT 'Ik zoek voor een...'. This is the most common mistake.
Specific Brands
If you want a cheap store, say 'Ik zoek een Aldi' or 'Ik zoek een Lidl'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to say 'I am looking for a supermarket'.
Ik ____ een supermarkt.
For the subject 'Ik', the verb stem 'zoek' is the correct conjugation.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option:
The verb 'zoeken' does not take 'voor'. While 'op zoek naar' is correct, 'Ik zoek naar' is less common than the direct object version.
Match the Dutch words with their English meanings.
Match the pairs:
These are the direct translations of the components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Learner: Pardon, ik zoek een supermarkt. Local: ____
'Daar, om de hoek' (There, around the corner) is a logical response to someone asking for directions.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ____ een supermarkt.
For the subject 'Ik', the verb stem 'zoek' is the correct conjugation.
Choose the best option:
The verb 'zoeken' does not take 'voor'. While 'op zoek naar' is correct, 'Ik zoek naar' is less common than the direct object version.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the direct translations of the components of the phrase.
Learner: Pardon, ik zoek een supermarkt. Local: ____
'Daar, om de hoek' (There, around the corner) is a logical response to someone asking for directions.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Ik zoek mijn vriend' (I am looking for my friend) is perfectly correct.
It is a 'de-word'. In Dutch, it can be both masculine or feminine, but you always use 'de' or 'een'.
'Zoeken' is a verb (to search). 'Op zoek zijn naar' is a state (to be in search of). The latter is slightly more formal.
Simply change 'een' to 'de': 'Ik zoek de supermarkt'.
In Dutch, it is spelled with a 'k': supermarKt.
Yes, for 'u' it becomes 'u zoekt'. 'Zoekt u een supermarkt?'
Yes, this means 'I am currently in the process of searching'.
Inside the store, you'd say 'Ik zoek de eieren' (I am looking for the eggs).
Yes, 'Ik ga naar de super' is very common in casual Dutch.
It's a friendly nickname based on the initials 'AH'.
Expressions liées
Ik ben op zoek naar...
similarI am in search of...
Waar is de...?
similarWhere is the...?
Ik heb ... nodig.
builds onI need ...
Boodschappen doen
specialized formTo do grocery shopping
