What does "het verhaal" mean in Dutch?
"het verhaal" is the Dutch word for "story".
het verhaal /hətvərhˈaːl/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "story".
See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Literatuur en Objecten
Translation and Meaning
- Word: het verhaal
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: story
- IPA: /hətvərhˈaːl/
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: noun
- Article: het
- Topic: Dutch Literatuur en Objecten
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Example Sentences
- Het verhaal is heel grappig. English: The story is very funny.
- Oma vertelt mij een mooi het verhaal. English: Grandma tells me a beautiful story.
- In het boek staat een lang het verhaal. English: There is a long story in the book.
When and How to Use "het verhaal"
Use "het verhaal" when you want to talk about "story" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Literatuur en Objecten 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 verhaal"?
"het verhaal" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "het verhaal"?
"het verhaal" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "het verhaal" in a sentence?
Het verhaal is heel grappig.
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