What does "kopje water" mean in Dutch?
"kopje water" is the Dutch word for "cup of water".
kopje water /kˈɔpjəʋˈaːtər/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "cup of water".
See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Vrije Tijd en Dagelijkse Artikelen
Translation and Meaning
- Word: het kopje water
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: cup of water
- IPA: /kˈɔpjəʋˈaːtər/
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: noun
- Article: het
- Topic: Dutch Vrije Tijd en Dagelijkse Artikelen
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Example Sentences
- Ik drink een kopje water bij het eten. English: I drink a cup of water with my meal.
- Mag ik een kopje water alsjeblieft? English: Can I have a cup of water, please?
- Op de tafel staat een kopje water. English: There is a cup of water on the table.
When and How to Use "kopje water"
Use "kopje water" when you want to talk about "cup of water" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Vrije Tijd en Dagelijkse Artikelen 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 "kopje water"?
"kopje water" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "kopje water"?
"kopje water" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "kopje water" in a sentence?
Ik drink een kopje water bij het eten.
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