Dutch grammar: woordvolgorde in vraagzin

What this grammar point covers

In Dutch, 'woordvolgorde in vraagzin' means the word order in a question. Dutch questions often have a different word order than statements.

When to use it

Use this word order when you want to ask a question in Dutch, either with a question word (like waar, wat, wie) or for yes/no questions.

Key forms

• 1. Yes/no questions: Verb + subject + rest (e.g., Kom jij morgen?)
• 2. Question word questions: Question word + verb + subject + rest (e.g., Waar woon jij?)

Examples

Tips

• Always put the verb at the beginning of a yes/no question.
• For questions with a question word, the verb comes right after the question word.
• Do not use 'do' or 'does' like in English questions.

Exceptions and edge cases

• In informal speech, sometimes the subject is placed before the verb, but this is not standard.
• With modal verbs or separable verbs, the structure can change slightly.