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

What this grammar point covers

In Dutch, 'samengestelde zinnen' are compound or complex sentences. These sentences combine two or more clauses, usually with conjunctions like 'en', 'maar', 'omdat', or 'terwijl'.

When to use it

Use samengestelde zinnen in Dutch to connect ideas, show contrast, give reasons, or describe conditions. They help you make your speech and writing more natural and detailed.

Key forms

Examples

Ik ga naar de winkel omdat ik melk nodig heb.

English: I am going to the store because I need milk.

Zij belt mij als ze thuis is.

English: She calls me when she is at home.

Hij wil komen, maar hij heeft geen tijd.

English: He wants to come, but he has no time.

We eten eerst en daarna gaan we wandelen.

English: We eat first and then we go for a walk.

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