Signification
Giving directions.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people are very direct. If you are lost, they will give you a quick 'linksaf' and keep walking. Belgians are slightly more polite and might add 'alstublieft' (please) to the instruction. In cities like Amsterdam, people often use 'links' instead of 'linksaf' when cycling. In rural areas, directions are often given by landmarks rather than street names.
Separable verbs
Remember that 'slaan' is the part that changes. 'Linksaf' stays the same.
Use 'bij'
Always use 'bij' + landmark when giving directions.
Signification
Giving directions.
Separable verbs
Remember that 'slaan' is the part that changes. 'Linksaf' stays the same.
Use 'bij'
Always use 'bij' + landmark when giving directions.
Be direct
Don't worry about being too blunt; Dutch people prefer clear directions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb.
Je moet hier linksaf ____.
After the modal verb 'moet', we use the infinitive 'slaan'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
In a main clause, the verb is in the second position.
Match the direction to the Dutch phrase.
Match: Left turn
Linksaf means left, slaan means turn.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJe moet hier linksaf ____.
After the modal verb 'moet', we use the infinitive 'slaan'.
Which sentence is correct?
In a main clause, the verb is in the second position.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Linksaf means left, slaan means turn.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it works for walking, cycling, and driving.
No, it is neutral and used by everyone.
Use 'rechtsaf slaan'.
It is an old verb meaning to strike/turn.
Expressions liées
Rechtsaf slaan
contrastTurn right
Rechtdoor gaan
similarGo straight
Linksaf gaan
synonymGo left
Afslag nemen
builds onTake an exit
