Language
Dutch
Level
A0
Unit
Basis ontkenningen en vragen
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Basic negatives in Dutch are built with 'niet' or 'geen' and the main verb.

When to use it

Use negatives to say no, deny information, or describe absence.

Key forms

Examples

Ik ben niet bezig.

English: I am not busy.

Zij rijdt niet.

English: She does not drive.

Zij zijn niet op school.

English: They are not at school.

Wij begrijpen het niet.

English: We do not understand.

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