Language
Dutch
Level
B2
Unit
Bijzinnen en samengestelde zinnen
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Conditional sentences in Dutch are used to talk about situations that depend on a certain condition. They often describe what could happen if something else happens.

When to use it

You use conditional sentences in Dutch to talk about hypothetical situations, possibilities, or things that could happen if a certain condition is met.

Key forms

Examples

Als ik geld had, zou ik op reis gaan.

English: If I had money, I would go on a trip.

Als het mooi weer was, zouden we buiten zitten.

English: If the weather was nice, we would sit outside.

Als hij harder werkte, zou hij slagen.

English: If he worked harder, he would succeed.

Als je vroeg kwam, zou je het begin niet missen.

English: If you came early, you wouldn't miss the beginning.

Tips

Exceptions and edge cases

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