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Idiom A1

Appels met peren vergelijken.

To compare apples with pears.

Comparing two things that are incomparable.

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Proverb A1

Beter laat dan nooit.

Better late than never.

Doing it late is better than not.

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Expression A1

Beterschap!

Get well soon!

Wishing someone recovery.

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Expression A1

Dat is erg goed.

That is very good.

Giving a positive assessment of something.

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Expression A1

Dat is geen probleem.

That is no problem.

Reassuring someone.

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Collocation A1

Dat is mijn taak.

That is my task.

Identifying your responsibility.

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Expression A1

Dat klinkt goed

That sounds good

Agreeing to a suggestion.

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Expression A1

Dat klinkt goed.

That sounds good.

Agreeing to a suggestion.

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Expression A1

Dat klopt.

That is correct.

Confirming accuracy.

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Dat smaakt goed.

That tastes good.

Complimenting food.

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Idiom A1

De tijd vliegt.

Time flies.

Time passes very quickly.

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Collocation A1

Een grote stad

A big city

A large urban area

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Collocation A1

Een nieuwe start.

A fresh start.

Beginning something again.

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Expression A1

Fijn weekend.

Have a nice weekend.

Wishing someone a good weekend.

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Collocation A1

Het is een lange dag.

It is a long day.

Describing a busy or tiring day.

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Collocation A1

Het is erg warm vandaag.

It is very warm today.

Commenting on the temperature.

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Het is te duur.

It is too expensive.

Expressing high cost.

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Expression A1

Het regent.

It is raining.

Stating current weather conditions.

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Expression A1

Hoe heet jij?

What is your name?

Asking for someone's name.

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Expression A1

Hoe laat vertrekken we?

What time do we leave?

Asking for departure time.

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Collocation A1

Ik ben bij mijn vrienden.

I am with my friends.

Stating who you are with.

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Expression A1

Ik ben dertig jaar

I am thirty years old

Stating age.

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Ik ben getrouwd.

I am married.

Stating one's marital status.

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Ik ben hier voor vakantie.

I am here for vacation.

Explaining the reason for your visit.

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Expression A1

Ik ben op zoek naar

I am looking for

Stating you need to find something.

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Collocation A1

Ik ga met de bus.

I am going by bus.

Explaining your mode of transport.

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Collocation A1

Ik heb dorst.

I am thirsty.

Expressing a need for a drink.

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Expression A1

Ik heb het begrepen.

I understood it.

Confirming comprehension.

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Collocation A1

Ik hou van de zon.

I love the sun.

Expressing love for sunny weather.

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Expression A1

Ik kom uit België.

I am from Belgium.

Stating your country of origin.

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