Ik ga altijd te voet naar school.
English: I always walk to school.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Bijwoorden
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbs of frequency in Dutch (bijwoorden van frequentie) are words that tell you how often something happens. They help to describe routines or repeated actions.
When to use it
Use these adverbs in Dutch when you want to say how often you do something, like daily routines or habits. They are often used with present tense verbs.
Key forms
- altijd
- vaak
- meestal
- soms
- zelden
- nooit
Examples
Zij eet meestal brood bij het ontbijt.
English: She usually eats bread for breakfast.
Wij sporten vaak in het park.
English: We often exercise in the park.
Soms kijk ik televisie.
English: Sometimes I watch television.
Hij vergeet nooit zijn sleutels.
English: He never forgets his keys.
Tips
- In Dutch, the adverb of frequency usually comes after the subject and before the main verb.
- Don't confuse 'nooit' (never) and 'altijd' (always).
- Some adverbs like 'soms' can also appear at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis.
Exceptions and edge cases
- When using compound tenses, the adverb usually comes after the auxiliary verb and before the past participle.