What does "het ijsje" mean in Dutch?
"het ijsje" is the Dutch word for "ice cream".
het ijsje /hətˈɛɪsjə/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "ice cream".
See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Eten en Drinken
Translation and Meaning
- Word: het ijsje
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: ice cream
- IPA: /hətˈɛɪsjə/
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: noun
- Article: het
- Topic: Dutch Eten en Drinken
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Example Sentences
- Het ijsje smelt in de zon. English: The ice cream is melting in the sun.
- In de zomer eet ik elke dag het ijsje. English: In the summer I eat ice cream every day.
- Mag ik een het ijsje, alsjeblieft? English: Can I have the ice cream, please?
When and How to Use "het ijsje"
Use "het ijsje" when you want to talk about "ice cream" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Eten en Drinken topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "het ijsje"?
"het ijsje" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "het ijsje"?
"het ijsje" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "het ijsje" in a sentence?
Het ijsje smelt in de zon.
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