bijwoorden van frequentie grammar in Dutch

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

Ik ga altijd te voet naar school.

English: I always walk to school.

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.