Ben je klaar?
English: Are you ready?
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Basis ontkenningen en vragen
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Yes/no questions in Dutch move the verb before the subject, often using a helper verb.
When to use it
Use yes/no questions for quick confirmation or simple checks.
Key forms
- Ben/Is/Zijn + subject ...?
- Heb/Heeft + subject ...?
- Zal + subject ...?
Examples
Werkt hij hier?
English: Does he work here?
Wonen zij dichtbij?
English: Do they live nearby?
Zal zij met ons meegaan?
English: Will she join us?
Tips
- Start the question with the verb or helper word.
- Keep word order: verb + subject + rest.
- At A0, focus on high-frequency question frames.