Kom je morgen?
English: Are you coming tomorrow?
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Vragen en ontkenning
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Dutch, 'vraagzinnen' are questions. These are sentences used to ask for information or confirmation.
When to use it
Use 'vraagzinnen' when you want to ask someone for information, details, or to confirm something. They are used in everyday conversations to get answers.
Key forms
- 1. Inversion: Verb comes before the subject. Example: 'Kom je morgen?'
- 2. Question word + inversion: Start with a question word. Example: 'Waar woon je?'
Examples
Waar woon je?
English: Where do you live?
Heb jij een hond?
English: Do you have a dog?
Wat eet jij graag?
English: What do you like to eat?
Spreekt hij Nederlands?
English: Does he speak Dutch?
Tips
- Remember: In Dutch questions, the verb usually comes before the subject.
- If you use a question word (like 'waar', 'wat', 'hoe'), put it at the beginning.
- Don't forget the question mark at the end of a vraagzin.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Sometimes in spoken Dutch, you can use a normal sentence with a rising intonation as a question. Example: 'Je komt morgen?'