Language
Dutch
Level
A0
Unit
Basis tijdsaanduidingen
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Present signal words in Dutch often indicate routines, facts, or current situations.

When to use it

Use these words to anchor present-time meaning in basic statements and questions.

Key forms

  • nu
  • vandaag
  • meestal
  • altijd
  • vaak
  • soms

Examples

Ik loop meestal naar school.

English: I usually walk to school.

Zij is vandaag druk.

English: She is busy today.

Zij eten vaak thuis.

English: They often eat at home.

Ben je nu vrij?

English: Are you free now?

Tips

  • Signal words help listeners understand time quickly.
  • Keep beginner sentences short: subject + verb + time word.
  • Practice frequent words first: nu, vandaag, altijd.

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