Ik voel me beter, sinds ik meer sport.
English: I feel better since I exercise more.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Bijzinnen en voegwoorden
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
A 'bijzin met sinds' is a subordinate clause in Dutch that starts with 'sinds'. You use it to say when something started and is still happening.
When to use it
Use this structure to talk about actions or situations that began at a certain time in the past and continue in the present.
Key forms
- 'Sinds' + subject + rest of the clause + verb at the end
- Main clause + ', sinds' + subordinate clause
Examples
Sinds hij in Nederland woont, spreekt hij beter Nederlands.
English: Since he lives in the Netherlands, he speaks better Dutch.
We hebben een hond, sinds we verhuisd zijn.
English: We have a dog since we moved.
Sinds ik hier werk, heb ik veel nieuwe mensen ontmoet.
English: Since I work here, I have met many new people.
Tips
- Remember that the verb in the 'sinds'-clause goes at the end.
- Use 'sinds' only when the action started in the past and is still true now.
- Don't confuse 'sinds' with 'omdat' (because) or 'als' (if/when).
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