Dit boek is nieuw.
English: This book is new.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Voornaamwoorden en bezit
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Aanwijzende voornaamwoorden are Dutch words used to point to specific people or things, like 'this' and 'that' in English.
When to use it
Use these words in Dutch when you want to show or point out something or someone, either close to you or further away.
Key forms
- dit (for 'het' words, near)
- deze (for 'de' words, near)
- dat (for 'het' words, far)
- die (for 'de' words, far)
Examples
Deze appel is lekker.
English: This apple is tasty.
Dat huis is groot.
English: That house is big.
Die stoel is oud.
English: That chair is old.
Tips
- Use 'dit' and 'dat' for 'het' words (neuter nouns).
- Use 'deze' and 'die' for 'de' words (common gender nouns).
- Remember: 'dit' and 'deze' mean something is near; 'dat' and 'die' mean it is farther away.