Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the rhythm of daily Dutch life by learning how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.
- Identify the verb stem.
- Apply the -t rule for singular subjects.
- Conjugate regular verbs with confidence.
What You'll Learn
Learn the present tense conjugation for regular verbs. You will practice the stem+t rule for different subjects.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: correctly conjugate regular Dutch verbs for 'hij', 'zij', and 'het' by adding the 't' to the stem.
Tips & Tricks (1)
Check the stem
Key Vocabulary (6)
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Review Summary
- Stem + t
Common Mistakes
You forgot the 't' for the third person singular. Always add 't' for hij/zij/het.
Don't use the infinitive form when you mean the present tense.
This is past tense! Keep it simple with stem+t for now.
Rules in This Chapter (1)
Next Steps
You are making incredible progress! Keep practicing, and these verb endings will become second nature.
Translate 10 daily actions into Dutch using the stem+t rule.
Quick Practice (3)
Wij ___ in de stad.
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Find and fix the mistake:
Ik werkt in de winkel.
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Hij ___ hard.
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