Het huis van Peter is groot.
English: Peter's house is big.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Voornaamwoorden en bezit
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Dutch, the 'bezitsvorm met van' is a way to show possession or ownership, using the word 'van'.
When to use it
Use this structure when you want to say that something belongs to someone or something. It is common with names, nouns, or pronouns.
Key forms
- 'het boek van Anna'
- 'de fiets van de jongen'
- 'de tas van mijn moeder'
Examples
De hond van mijn buurman blaft veel.
English: My neighbor's dog barks a lot.
Dit is de jas van de leraar.
English: This is the teacher's coat.
De kleur van de auto is blauw.
English: The color of the car is blue.
Tips
- In Dutch, put what is owned first, then use 'van', then the owner.
- Do not use an apostrophe or 's' like in English—use 'van' instead.
- Always use 'de' or 'het' if needed for the noun.