Guide to Dutch Interrogative Sentences
In Dutch, just like in English, we ask questions to find out information. These types of sentences are called interrogative sentences. Let's learn how to make these sentences in Dutch.
Types of Interrogative Sentences
Important Points
- Yes/No Questions
- Question Word Questions
- Alternative Questions
- Tag Questions
These questions can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'. In Dutch, you start these questions with the verb.
Examples
- Ben jij blij?
- Heb je honger?
- Komt hij morgen?
These questions use special words to ask for specific information. These special words are called question words.
Important Points
- Wie (Who)
- Wat (What)
- Waar (Where)
- Wanneer (When)
- Waarom (Why)
- Hoe (How)
Examples
- Wat is dat?
- Waar woon je?
- Hoe laat is het?
These questions offer a choice between two or more options. You use the word 'of' to mean 'or'.
Examples
- Wil je thee of koffie?
- Ga je naar school of blijf je thuis?
- Komt hij vandaag of morgen?
These questions are like little checks to see if what you think is true. They are added to the end of a statement.
Examples
- Jij bent blij, niet waar?
- Het is koud vandaag, toch?
- Zij kan zingen, niet?
Now you know how to ask different kinds of questions in Dutch. Practice making your own questions and you'll get better and better!