Dit boek is interessant.
English: This book is interesting.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Voornaamwoorden
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Dutch demonstrative pronouns ('aanwijzende voornaamwoorden') are words that point to specific people or things, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.
When to use it
Use Dutch demonstrative pronouns to indicate or emphasize a specific person or object. They are used when you want to show which thing or person you are talking about, either near or far.
Key forms
- dit
- dat
- deze
- die
Examples
Die man woont daar.
English: That man lives there.
Deze appels zijn vers.
English: These apples are fresh.
Dat huis is oud.
English: That house is old.
Tips
- Use 'dit' and 'dat' for singular 'het'-words (neuter nouns).
- Use 'deze' and 'die' for singular 'de'-words (common nouns) and for all plurals.
- Remember: 'dit' and 'deze' are for things that are close; 'dat' and 'die' for things that are farther away.
Exceptions and edge cases
- For plural nouns, always use 'deze' (near) or 'die' (far), even if the noun is a 'het'-word in singular.