Translation and Meaning
- Word: tussen
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: between
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: preposition
- Topic: Dutch Positionele Woorden en Richtingen
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Example Sentences
- De winkel is tussen de bomen. English: The shop is between trees.
When and How to Use "tussen"
Use "tussen" when you want to talk about "between" in Dutch. It functions as "preposition". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Positionele Woorden en Richtingen 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.
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