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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.
O que você vai aprender
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.
Dicas e truques (1)
Check the stem
Vocabulário-chave (6)
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Review Summary
- Stem + t
Erros comuns
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.
Regras neste capítulo (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.
Prática rápida (3)
Wij ___ in de stad.
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Hij ___ hard.
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Find and fix the mistake:
Ik werkt in de winkel.
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