Dutch grammar: vraagzinnen

What this grammar point covers

In Dutch, 'vraagzinnen' are question sentences. These are sentences used to ask for information or confirmation.

When to use it

Use vraagzinnen in Dutch when you want to ask a question, get information, or check if something is true.

Key forms

• 1. Inversion: Verb comes before the subject. Example: Kom jij morgen?
• 2. Question words: Use words like wie, wat, waar, wanneer, waarom, hoe. Example: Waar woon je?
• 3. Yes/no questions: Start with the verb. Example: Heb je honger?

Examples

Tips

• In Dutch questions, the verb usually comes before the subject.
• Use a question mark at the end of a vraagzin.
• Pay attention to word order, especially with question words.

Exceptions and edge cases

• Sometimes, in spoken Dutch, a statement is used with a rising intonation to form a question, but this is less formal.