Ik ben blij omdat het zonnig is.
English: I am happy because it is sunny.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Zinsstructuur en woordvolgorde
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
'Omdat' clauses give the reason for something in Dutch.
When to use it
Use omdat clauses to explain why something happens.
Key forms
- Hoofdzin + omdat + reden (werkwoord aan het einde)
- Omdat + reden (werkwoord aan het einde), hoofdzin
- Gebruik tegenwoordige of verleden tijd
Examples
Zij bleef thuis omdat ze moe was.
English: She stayed home because she was tired.
Omdat ik te laat was, miste ik de bus.
English: Because I was late, I missed the bus.
Hij eet salade omdat hij het lekker vindt.
English: He eats salad because he likes it.
Tips
- You can put the 'omdat' clause at the beginning or end of the sentence.
- Use a comma if the 'omdat' clause comes first.
- The verb goes to the end of the 'omdat' clause.
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