Wie is dat?
English: Who is that?
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Vragen en negatie
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Dutch, 'vraagwoorden' are question words used to ask for information. They help you start questions like who, what, where, and when.
When to use it
Use 'vraagwoorden' in Dutch when you want to ask open questions to get information about a person, thing, place, time, reason, or way something happens.
Key forms
- wie
- wat
- waar
- wanneer
- waarom
- hoe
Examples
Wat doe je?
English: What are you doing?
Waar woon je?
English: Where do you live?
Wanneer kom je?
English: When are you coming?
Hoe gaat het?
English: How are you?
Tips
- The question word usually comes at the beginning of the Dutch question.
- After the question word, the verb comes next, then the subject.
- Do not use a question word for yes/no questions.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some question words can combine with prepositions, like 'waarvoor' (for what), 'waarmee' (with what).