anderhalf in 30 Seconds
- Anderhalf means 'one and a half' (1.5) in Dutch.
- Use 'anderhalf' for neuter (het) nouns and units of measure.
- Use 'anderhalve' for masculine and feminine (de) nouns.
- Nouns like 'uur' and 'jaar' stay singular after this word.
The Dutch word anderhalf is a fascinating numeral that translates directly to "one and a half" in English. While it might seem like a simple mathematical value, its usage in Dutch is deeply ingrained in daily life, measurements, and even cultural history. At its core, it represents the quantity of 1.5, but the way it is formed—combining ander (other/second) and half—reveals a linguistic logic where the 'second' unit is only a 'half'. This structure is common in Germanic languages but often trips up English speakers who are used to saying 'one and a half'.
- Quantity
- It signifies exactly 1.5 of a given unit, whether that be time, weight, distance, or volume.
- Grammatical Role
- It functions primarily as an indefinite numeral. It often precedes nouns, and depending on the gender of the noun, it may take an inflectional -e (anderhalve).
Ik heb anderhalf uur gewacht op de trein naar Amsterdam.
In everyday conversation, you will hear this word most frequently when discussing time. Dutch people rarely say 'één en een half uur'; they almost exclusively use anderhalf uur. It is also the standard way to describe ages (anderhalf jaar oud) or quantities at the market (anderhalve kilo appels). Understanding this word is crucial for B1 learners because it marks a transition from basic counting to using more natural, idiomatic Dutch expressions of measurement.
Zij kocht anderhalve liter melk bij de supermarkt.
Historically, the term 'ander' in this context meant 'second'. So, 'ander-half' literally means 'the second (is) half'. This logic implies you have one whole unit, and the next one (the second one) is only a half. This is why you don't see a word for 'one' in the term itself. This linguistic fossil is shared with the German 'anderthalb'.
Using anderhalf correctly requires attention to the noun that follows it. One of the most important rules in Dutch grammar regarding numerals is that units of measurement, time, and currency usually stay in the singular form after a numeral, including anderhalf. This is a common point of confusion for English speakers who are accustomed to pluralizing 'hours' or 'kilometers'.
- Time Units
- Words like 'uur' (hour) and 'jaar' (year) remain singular: anderhalf uur, anderhalf jaar.
- Measurements
- Units like 'liter', 'kilo', and 'meter' remain singular: anderhalve liter, anderhalf kilo (though 'kilo' is often used with 'anderhalve' as well depending on regional preference).
De film duurt anderhalf uur, dus we zijn op tijd terug voor het avondeten.
When the noun is not a unit of measurement but a countable object, the distinction between anderhalf and anderhalve becomes more pronounced. For 'de-words' (masculine/feminine), you almost always use anderhalve. For 'het-words' (neuter), you use anderhalf. However, in modern spoken Dutch, there is a strong tendency to use 'anderhalve' for many countable nouns regardless of gender, except for fixed units of measure.
We hebben nog anderhalve week om het project af te ronden.
In more complex sentences, anderhalf can be part of compound words. A famous example from recent years is the anderhalvemetersamenleving (the 1.5-meter society). Here, the numeral is fused with the unit and the concept, showing how flexible the word can be in Dutch word formation.
If you live in the Netherlands or Flanders, you will hear anderhalf every single day. It is one of those 'workhorse' words of the Dutch language. You'll hear it at the train station when announcements are made about delays, at the grocery store when people are buying produce, and in offices when discussing deadlines and durations.
- At the Market
- "Mag ik anderhalf kilo aardappelen van u?" (Can I have 1.5 kilos of potatoes?)
- Public Transport
- "De vertraging bedraagt anderhalf uur door werkzaamheden aan het spoor." (The delay is 1.5 hours due to track work.)
Houd anderhalve meter afstand van elkaar.
One of the most significant cultural contexts for this word emerged in 2020. The term anderhalve meter became the cornerstone of public health policy. Every shop, park, and bus had signs reminding people to keep 'anderhalve meter' distance. This turned a simple measurement into a national symbol of the era, leading to the creation of the word anderhalvemetermaatschappij.
You will also hear it in cooking shows or when reading recipes. Dutch recipes often use anderhalf for ingredients like 'anderhalve kop suiker' (1.5 cups of sugar) or 'anderhalve liter bouillon' (1.5 liters of broth). Because the Dutch system is metric, anderhalf is much more common than fractions like 'one and a quarter' or 'one and three quarters', which are often expressed as decimals (1,25 or 1,75).
For English speakers, the most frequent mistake when using anderhalf is trying to translate 'one and a half' literally. Saying 'één en een half' is grammatically possible, but it sounds very unnatural and 'foreign' to a native Dutch ear. It's like saying 'one dozen and six' instead of 'eighteen'—it's just not how people talk.
- Mistake 1: Pluralizing Units
- Incorrect: anderhalf uren. Correct: anderhalf uur. In Dutch, units of measure stay singular after numerals.
- Mistake 2: Wrong Inflection
- Incorrect: anderhalf week. Correct: anderhalve week. Because 'week' is a 'de-word', the numeral needs the -e ending.
Fout: Ik heb één en een half uur gewacht. Goed: Ik heb anderhalf uur gewacht.
Another subtle mistake involves word order. In English, we might say 'an hour and a half'. In Dutch, you cannot say 'een uur en een half' in the same way. The numeral anderhalf must come before the noun. If you want to put the noun first, you would have to say 'een uur en dertig minuten', but that is much more formal and less common.
Finally, be careful with the word 'ander' in other contexts. While 'anderhalf' is a fixed term, 'ander' usually means 'other'. Don't confuse 'anderhalf' with 'de andere helft' (the other half). 'Anderhalf' is 1.5; 'de andere helft' is 0.5 of a remaining whole. This is a common logic error for beginners.
While anderhalf is the most common way to say 1.5, there are other words and phrases you might encounter or use depending on the level of precision required or the specific context.
- Eén en een half
- The literal translation of 'one and a half'. Used mostly in mathematical contexts or when emphasizing the 'one' specifically. "Niet twee, maar één en een half!"
- Anderhalve
- The inflected form. Essential for 'de-words' like week, maand (sometimes), and liter.
- Vijftien procent / Eén punt vijf
- In technical or financial contexts, Dutch speakers use decimals: één punt vijf (1.5) or één komma vijf.
Vergelijking: anderhalf uur (common) vs. negentig minuten (precise/sports).
It is also useful to know related numerals. Just as anderhalf is 1.5, there used to be words like derdehalf (2.5) and vierdehalf (3.5), but these are now obsolete in modern Dutch. You will only see them in very old literature or historical documents. Today, for 2.5, we just say 'twee en een half'. This makes anderhalf a unique survivor of an old counting system.
When comparing anderhalf to helft (half), remember that helft is a noun meaning 'the half part', whereas anderhalf is a numeral modifying another noun. You would say 'de helft van de koek' (half of the cookie) but 'anderhalve koek' (one and a half cookies).
How Formal Is It?
"De looptijd van het contract bedraagt anderhalf jaar."
"Ik ben over anderhalf uur thuis."
"Gast, ik wacht al anderhalf uur op je!"
"Je mag nog anderhalf koekje eten."
"Die fissa was na anderhalf uur al klaar."
Fun Fact
In Old Dutch, you could count like this for any number: 'derdehalf' was 2.5 (the third is half), 'vierdehalf' was 3.5, and so on. Only 'anderhalf' survived into modern Dutch.
Pronunciation Guide
- Stressing the first syllable (AN-der-half).
- Dropping the 'h' (ander-alf).
- Pronouncing 'ander' like the English 'under'.
Difficulty Rating
Easy to recognize once you know the 1.5 meaning.
Difficult to remember the -e inflection for de-words.
Natural pronunciation requires correct stress on 'half'.
Clear sound, but can be confused with 'ander' in fast speech.
What to Learn Next
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Grammar to Know
Units of measure stay singular after numerals.
anderhalf uur, drie kilo, vijf liter.
Inflection of numerals with -e before de-words.
anderhalve week, de eerste keer.
Compound word formation in Dutch.
anderhalvemetermaatschappij.
Use of 'over' for future time duration.
over anderhalf uur.
Use of 'geleden' for past time duration.
anderhalf jaar geleden.
Examples by Level
Ik heb anderhalf uur pauze.
I have a one and a half hour break.
'Uur' is singular after 'anderhalf'.
De baby is anderhalf jaar oud.
The baby is one and a half years old.
'Jaar' stays singular.
Ik wil anderhalf kilo appels.
I want one and a half kilos of apples.
'Kilo' is a unit of measure, so it stays singular.
Het is anderhalf uur rijden.
It is a one and a half hour drive.
A common way to express duration of travel.
Drink anderhalf liter water per dag.
Drink one and a half liters of water per day.
'Liter' is singular.
Wacht anderhalf minuut.
Wait one and a half minutes.
'Minuut' is singular.
De film begint over anderhalf uur.
The movie starts in one and a half hours.
Used with 'over' to indicate future time.
Ik heb anderhalf brood gekocht.
I bought one and a half loaves of bread.
'Brood' is a 'het-word', so no -e.
We gaan anderhalve week op vakantie.
We are going on holiday for one and a half weeks.
'Week' is a 'de-word', so we use 'anderhalve'.
Hij heeft anderhalve liter soep gemaakt.
He made one and a half liters of soup.
'Liter' is a 'de-word', so 'anderhalve' is used.
De wandeling is anderhalve kilometer lang.
The walk is one and a half kilometers long.
'Kilometer' is masculine, so 'anderhalve' is preferred.
Ik heb anderhalve pagina gelezen.
I have read one and a half pages.
'Pagina' is a 'de-word'.
Het kost anderhalve euro.
It costs one and a half euros.
In spoken Dutch, 'euro' often stays singular.
Zij werkt hier al anderhalf jaar.
She has been working here for one and a half years.
'Jaar' is a 'het-word'.
Er zit anderhalve suikerklontje in mijn thee.
There are one and a half sugar cubes in my tea.
Common in daily kitchen talk.
De les duurt anderhalf uur.
The lesson lasts one and a half hours.
Standard duration expression.
In de anderhalvemetermaatschappij moesten we afstand houden.
In the 1.5-meter society, we had to keep our distance.
A complex compound word using 'anderhalve'.
De bouw van het huis duurde anderhalf jaar langer dan gepland.
The construction of the house took one and a half years longer than planned.
Used to express an additional duration.
We hebben anderhalve dag nodig om dit voor te bereiden.
We need one and a half days to prepare this.
'Dag' is a 'de-word', so 'anderhalve'.
Hij heeft anderhalve fles wijn gedronken.
He drank one and a half bottles of wine.
'Fles' is a 'de-word'.
De temperatuur steeg met anderhalve graad.
The temperature rose by one and a half degrees.
'Graad' is masculine.
Ik heb anderhalve portie friet gegeten.
I ate one and a half portions of fries.
Used for countable portions.
Het bedrijf groeide in anderhalf jaar tijd enorm.
The company grew enormously in a period of one and a half years.
'In ... tijd' is a common construction.
Zorg dat je anderhalve liter vocht binnenkrijgt.
Make sure you consume one and a half liters of fluid.
Medical/health advice context.
De gemiddelde wachttijd is gereduceerd tot anderhalf uur.
The average waiting time has been reduced to one and a half hours.
Formal passive construction.
Na anderhalve maand van intensieve training was hij klaar voor de marathon.
After one and a half months of intensive training, he was ready for the marathon.
Prepositional phrase with 'na'.
Het rapport beslaat anderhalve pagina aan conclusies.
The report covers one and a half pages of conclusions.
Describing the scope of a text.
We moeten anderhalve keer zoveel produceren als vorig jaar.
We need to produce one and a half times as much as last year.
Using 'anderhalve keer' for multiplication.
De subsidie werd met anderhalf miljoen euro verhoogd.
The subsidy was increased by one and a half million euros.
Used with large numbers like 'miljoen'.
Hij heeft anderhalve baan om rond te kunnen komen.
He has one and a half jobs to make ends meet.
Figurative use for part-time work.
De afstand tussen de twee steden is anderhalf uur met de sneltrein.
The distance between the two cities is one and a half hours by express train.
Time as a measure of distance.
Het onderzoek nam anderhalf jaar in beslag.
The research took one and a half years.
'In beslag nemen' means 'to take up/occupy'.
De beleidswijziging trad pas na anderhalf decennium in werking.
The policy change only took effect after one and a half decades.
Using 'anderhalf' with 'decennium' (neuter).
Men schat dat de zeespiegel met anderhalve meter zal stijgen.
It is estimated that the sea level will rise by one and a half meters.
Scientific estimation context.
Het manuscript bevat anderhalve regel die onleesbaar is.
The manuscript contains one and a half lines that are illegible.
Precise philological description.
Zijn betoog duurde anderhalf keer zo lang als toegestaan.
His speech lasted one and a half times as long as allowed.
Comparative structure.
De inflatie bedroeg anderhalf procent op jaarbasis.
Inflation amounted to one and a half percent on an annual basis.
Economic terminology.
Hij sprak met een anderhalve tong, alsof hij twijfelde.
He spoke with a 'one-and-a-half tongue', as if he were doubting.
Literary/rare idiomatic usage.
De winstmarge is in anderhalf kwartaal verdampt.
The profit margin evaporated in one and a half quarters.
Business context.
Het project vergde anderhalve fte aan personeelsinzet.
The project required one and a half FTE in terms of staff input.
Professional jargon (Full-Time Equivalent).
De auteur hanteert een archaïsche stijl die herinnert aan de tijd van 'derdehalf'.
The author employs an archaic style reminiscent of the time of 'two and a half'.
Reference to obsolete Dutch numerals.
In de anderhalvemetermaatschappij werd de publieke ruimte fundamenteel heringericht.
In the 1.5-meter society, public space was fundamentally redesigned.
Sociological/Urban planning context.
De nuances van het begrip 'anderhalf' ontsnappen vaak aan de vluchtige waarnemer.
The nuances of the term 'one and a half' often escape the casual observer.
Abstract philosophical usage.
Het epos beslaat anderhalve boekrol, een ongebruikelijke lengte.
The epic covers one and a half scrolls, an unusual length.
Describing ancient literature.
Zijn invloed strekte zich uit over anderhalve generatie.
His influence extended over one and a half generations.
Metaphorical measurement of time.
De symfonie eindigt met een anderhalve maat rust.
The symphony ends with a one-and-a-half bar rest.
Technical musical description.
De juridische tekst bevatte anderhalve clausule die voor interpretatie vatbaar was.
The legal text contained one and a half clauses that were open to interpretation.
Legal precision.
De schilder gebruikte anderhalve tint blauw om de lucht te vangen.
The painter used one and a half shades of blue to capture the sky.
Artistic/Poetic description.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— Within a period of one and a half hours.
Hij klaarde de klus in anderhalf uur tijd.
— Hardly anyone present; very few people.
Er was bijna niemand op het feest, alleen anderhalve man en een paardenkop.
— Working extremely hard (idiomatic).
Hij werkt zich anderhalve slag in de rondte.
— One and a half degrees (often temperature).
De aarde warmt met anderhalve graad op.
Often Confused With
This is just the inflected form of 'anderhalf'. Use it for 'de-words'.
This means 'the other half' (0.5), not 1.5.
This means 1:30 (time), not 1.5 in a general sense.
Idioms & Expressions
— A very small number of people; a disappointing turnout.
Er was op de vergadering slechts anderhalve man en een paardenkop aanwezig.
informal/idiomatic— To work oneself to exhaustion; to work very hard.
Zij werkt zich anderhalve slag in de rondte om de deadline te halen.
informal— Social distancing (modern idiom/rule).
Vergeet de anderhalve meter niet!
neutral— To speak unclearly or hesitantly (rare).
Hij sprak met anderhalve tong over zijn plannen.
literary— Making some progress, but not enough.
We zijn anderhalve stap vooruit, maar er is nog veel te doen.
metaphorical— Something that is mostly true but slightly exaggerated.
Dat verhaal is een anderhalve waarheid.
informal— To think briefly but not thoroughly.
Je moet wel anderhalve keer nadenken voordat je dat doet.
informal— A task that takes a significant but not huge amount of time.
Dat is wel anderhalve dag werk voor mij.
neutralEasily Confused
Both start with 'ander'.
'Ander' means 'other/another', while 'anderhalf' means 1.5.
Ik wil een ander boek (I want another book).
Both contain 'half'.
'Half' is 0.5, 'anderhalf' is 1.5.
Ik heb een half uur (I have half an hour).
Both are fractional numerals.
'Tweeënhalf' is 2.5, 'anderhalf' is 1.5.
Dat kost tweeënhalf euro.
Similar sound.
'Helft' is a noun (the half), 'anderhalf' is a numeral.
De helft van de klas is ziek.
Long word starting with anderhalf.
This is a specific noun referring to the COVID-19 era society.
We leven in een anderhalvemetermaatschappij.
Sentence Patterns
Ik heb [anderhalf] [unit].
Ik heb anderhalf uur.
Het is [anderhalve] [de-word].
Het is anderhalve week.
Over [anderhalf] [unit] [verb] ik.
Over anderhalf uur kom ik.
[Anderhalf] [unit] geleden [verb] ik.
Anderhalf jaar geleden werkte ik daar.
Het is [anderhalve] keer zo [adjective].
Het is anderhalve keer zo duur.
Met [anderhalf] [unit] verhogen.
De prijs met anderhalf miljoen verhogen.
In [anderhalf] [unit] tijd.
In anderhalf jaar tijd veranderde alles.
Beslaat [anderhalve] [noun].
Het beslaat anderhalve pagina.
Word Family
Nouns
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
Extremely high in daily Dutch.
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anderhalf uren
→
anderhalf uur
Units of time and measure stay singular after numerals in Dutch.
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één en een half jaar
→
anderhalf jaar
While not 'wrong', it's very unnatural. 'Anderhalf' is the standard.
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anderhalf week
→
anderhalve week
'Week' is a de-word, so the numeral needs the -e inflection.
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ander-alf
→
anderhalf
The 'h' must be pronounced clearly in Dutch.
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anderhalve jaar
→
anderhalf jaar
'Jaar' is a het-word, so no -e inflection is needed.
Tips
Singular Units
Always keep units like 'uur', 'jaar', and 'liter' singular after 'anderhalf'. It's one of the most common mistakes for English speakers.
The -e Rule
Remember: 'anderhalve' for 'de-words' (week, liter, meter) and 'anderhalf' for 'het-words' (jaar, glas, uur).
Stress the Half
The stress is on 'half'. Saying it correctly makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Pandemic History
Knowing the term 'anderhalve meter' will help you understand many Dutch news articles and social discussions from the 2020s.
Natural Sound
Avoid saying 'één en een half'. Even though it's correct, 'anderhalf' is what everyone actually uses.
Compound Power
Dutch loves compounds. You can combine 'anderhalvemeter' with almost anything to describe pandemic-related things.
Fast Speech
In fast Dutch, 'anderhalf' can blend together. Look for the context of time or measurement to catch it.
Another Half
Link 'ander' to 'another' and 'half' to 'half'. Another half makes 1.5!
Market Talk
At the market, 'anderhalf kilo' is a very common request. Practice it before you go!
Archaic Logic
Understanding that 'ander' meant 'second' helps you understand why there is no word for 'one' in 'anderhalf'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Another Half'. You have one, and then you have another half. Ander-half.
Visual Association
Imagine one whole stroopwafel and another one cut exactly in half lying next to it.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to use 'anderhalf' three times today: once for time, once for a measurement, and once for a duration.
Word Origin
From Middle Dutch 'anderhalf'. It is a compound of 'ander' (second) and 'half' (half).
Original meaning: Literally 'the second is half', meaning one whole plus half of the second one.
Germanic (cognate with German 'anderthalb').Cultural Context
No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral mathematical/descriptive term.
English speakers often say 'an hour and a half', while Dutch speakers almost always put the numeral first: 'anderhalf uur'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Time and Appointments
- anderhalf uur
- over anderhalf uur
- anderhalf jaar geleden
- anderhalf uur geleden
Shopping and Cooking
- anderhalve liter
- anderhalf kilo
- anderhalve portie
- anderhalve cup
Distance and Space
- anderhalve meter
- anderhalve kilometer
- anderhalve mijl
- anderhalve stap
Work and Deadlines
- anderhalve week
- anderhalve maand
- anderhalf project
- anderhalve fte
Money and Finance
- anderhalf miljoen
- anderhalve euro
- anderhalf procent
- anderhalf miljard
Conversation Starters
"Hoe lang duurt het voordat we daar zijn? Anderhalf uur?"
"Heb je echt anderhalve liter water vandaag gedronken?"
"Zullen we over anderhalve week afspreken voor de lunch?"
"Is het waar dat die film anderhalf uur duurt?"
"Hoeveel appels wil je? Is anderhalf kilo genoeg?"
Journal Prompts
Beschrijf wat je in anderhalf uur tijd kunt doen om te ontspannen.
Waar zie jij jezelf over anderhalf jaar op professioneel vlak?
Wat zijn de voordelen en nadelen van de anderhalvemetermaatschappij?
Als je anderhalve week vakantie had, waar zou je dan naartoe gaan?
Schrijf over een moment waarop je anderhalf uur moest wachten.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is always 'anderhalf uur'. In Dutch, units of measurement, time, and currency remain singular after numerals. This includes 'jaar', 'kilo', and 'liter'. For example, you say 'drie kilo' and 'anderhalf kilo'.
You use 'anderhalve' when the noun following it is a 'de-word' (masculine or feminine). Examples include 'anderhalve week', 'anderhalve liter', and 'anderhalve pagina'. Use 'anderhalf' for 'het-words' like 'anderhalf jaar' and 'anderhalf glas'.
Yes, they both mean 1.5. However, 'anderhalf' is much more common and sounds more natural in spoken Dutch. 'Één en een half' is typically reserved for mathematical contexts or for strong emphasis.
No, that is not a standard Dutch construction. You should say 'anderhalf uur'. If you want to be very specific, you could say 'één uur en dertig minuten', but 'anderhalf uur' is the standard way to express this duration.
This is a term that became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. It refers to a society where people must maintain a distance of 1.5 meters from each other to prevent the spread of the virus. It is a famous compound word using 'anderhalve'.
The stress is on the second part: 'half'. It sounds like AN-der-HALF. Make sure to pronounce the 'h' clearly. It is not silent as in some other languages.
It is technically an indefinite numeral, but it functions much like an adjective because it modifies a noun and can take the -e inflection. In some contexts, it can be used substantively, but that is less common.
Historically, 'ander' meant 'second'. So 'ander-half' literally means 'the second is half'. If you have one whole and the second one is only half, you have 1.5. This is an old Germanic way of counting.
Yes, you can say 'anderhalve euro' or 'anderhalf miljoen'. Note that 'euro' is often used with 'anderhalve' because it's a de-word, though some people treat it as a unit and don't inflect the numeral.
These are archaic Dutch words for 2.5 and 3.5. They followed the same logic as 'anderhalf'. While they are no longer used in modern Dutch, they show the history of the word 'anderhalf'.
Test Yourself 180 questions
Schrijf een zin met 'anderhalf uur'.
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Schrijf een zin met 'anderhalve week'.
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Schrijf een zin met 'anderhalf jaar'.
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Schrijf een zin met 'anderhalve meter'.
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Schrijf een zin met 'anderhalve liter'.
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Schrijf een zin over je leeftijd (gebruik anderhalf).
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Schrijf een zin over een vertraging.
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Schrijf een zin over een recept.
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Schrijf een zin over werk.
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Schrijf een zin over geld.
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Schrijf een zin over een wandeling.
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Schrijf een zin over een boek.
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Schrijf een zin over sport.
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Schrijf een zin over een afspraak.
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Schrijf een zin met 'anderhalve man en een paardenkop'.
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Schrijf een zin over een stijging.
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Schrijf een zin over een portie.
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Schrijf een zin over de pandemie.
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Schrijf een zin over een pauze.
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Schrijf een zin over een meting.
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Spreek uit: anderhalf uur.
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Spreek uit: anderhalve meter.
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Vertel hoe lang je al Nederlands leert (gebruik anderhalf).
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Vertel hoe lang een film duurt.
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Vraag om 1.5 kilo appels op de markt.
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Zeg dat je over 1.5 week op vakantie gaat.
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Zeg dat de trein 1.5 uur vertraging heeft.
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Zeg dat je 1.5 liter water per dag drinkt.
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Spreek het woord 'anderhalvemetermaatschappij' uit.
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Zeg dat iets 1.5 keer zo duur is.
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Vraag hoe lang de wandeling is.
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Zeg dat je 1.5 pagina hebt geschreven.
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Zeg dat een kind 1.5 jaar oud is.
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Zeg dat je 1.5 uur pauze hebt.
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Gebruik 'anderhalve man en een paardenkop' in een zin.
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Zeg dat de temperatuur 1.5 graad lager is.
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Zeg dat je 1.5 brood hebt gekocht.
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Zeg dat je 1.5 kilometer hebt gerend.
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Zeg dat je over 1.5 uur klaar bent.
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Vraag of iemand 1.5 liter soep wil.
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Luister en schrijf op: anderhalf uur.
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalve week.
Luister naar de zin: 'De baby is anderhalf jaar oud.' Hoe oud is de baby?
Luister naar de zin: 'Houd anderhalve meter afstand.' Wat is de afstand?
Luister naar de zin: 'Het duurt anderhalf uur.' Hoeveel minuten is dat?
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalf miljoen.
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalve liter melk.
Luister naar de zin: 'Ik heb anderhalf kilo suiker.' Wat heeft de persoon?
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalve pagina tekst.
Luister naar de zin: 'De wandeling is anderhalve kilometer.' Wat is de afstand?
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalve portie friet.
Luister naar de zin: 'De reis duurt anderhalf uur.' Hoe lang duurt de reis?
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalve dag werk.
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalve meter afstand houden.
Luister en schrijf op: anderhalf jaar later.
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Summary
The word 'anderhalf' is the essential Dutch term for 1.5. It is crucial for telling time and shopping. Example: 'Het duurt anderhalf uur' (It takes one and a half hours). Always watch the noun gender!
- Anderhalf means 'one and a half' (1.5) in Dutch.
- Use 'anderhalf' for neuter (het) nouns and units of measure.
- Use 'anderhalve' for masculine and feminine (de) nouns.
- Nouns like 'uur' and 'jaar' stay singular after this word.
Singular Units
Always keep units like 'uur', 'jaar', and 'liter' singular after 'anderhalf'. It's one of the most common mistakes for English speakers.
The -e Rule
Remember: 'anderhalve' for 'de-words' (week, liter, meter) and 'anderhalf' for 'het-words' (jaar, glas, uur).
Stress the Half
The stress is on 'half'. Saying it correctly makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Pandemic History
Knowing the term 'anderhalve meter' will help you understand many Dutch news articles and social discussions from the 2020s.
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