Het boek ligt op de tafel.
English: The book is on the table.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Voorzetsels en tijd
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Prepositions of place in Dutch are words that show where something or someone is located. They help you describe positions and locations.
When to use it
Use prepositions of place in Dutch to say where things or people are. For example, to describe if something is on the table, under the chair, or between two objects.
Key forms
- op
- in
- onder
- naast
- achter
- voor
- tussen
Examples
De kat zit onder de stoel.
English: The cat is under the chair.
De school is naast het park.
English: The school is next to the park.
Er staat een auto voor het huis.
English: There is a car in front of the house.
Tips
- Pay attention to the difference between 'op' (on) and 'in' (in).
- Some prepositions need 'de' or 'het' after them, depending on the noun.
- Word order is important: the preposition usually comes before the place.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Sometimes 'tussen' (between) is used with two or more things, and needs 'en' (and) to connect them: 'tussen de stoel en de tafel'.