Dutch grammar: vraagzinnen

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

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?'