Dutch Grammar for BeginnersCEFR A1 Level
Start your journey with basic grammar concepts and simple sentence structures.
Start your Dutch grammar journey with A1 beginner lessons. Learn essential Dutch grammar rules including basic sentence structure, present tense, articles, and simple phrases. Perfect for absolute beginners with clear explanations and practical examples.
Nouns & Articles
Learn Dutch articles de and het, noun genders, and how to form plurals with -en and -s endings.
Present Tense
Master Dutch present tense verb conjugation. Learn how to form the stem, add endings, and use common regular and irregular verbs in everyday sentences.
Personal Pronouns
Master Dutch personal pronouns including subject, object, and the formal u form for polite address.
Articles (de and het)
Learn the Dutch definite articles 'de' and 'het', plus the indefinite article 'een'. Understanding which nouns take de vs het is essential for correct Dutch.
Present Tense Verbs
Conjugate Dutch verbs in present tense with stem + endings and learn essential irregular verbs zijn, hebben, gaan.
Word Order
Master Dutch V2 word order where the verb always comes second, and understand time-manner-place sequence.
Basic Word Order
Master Dutch V2 word order: the verb always comes second in main clauses. Learn how to structure statements, questions, and sentences with time expressions.
Numbers
Learn Dutch numbers from 0-100 and ordinal numbers. Master counting, telling prices, and expressing quantities in everyday Dutch conversations.
Question Formation
Form Dutch questions using inversion for yes/no questions and question words like wie, wat, waar, wanneer.
Basic Questions
Learn to ask questions in Dutch using question words (wie, wat, waar, etc.) and yes/no question formation through verb inversion.
Numbers & Time
Count in Dutch with numbers 1-100 and tell time using the unique Dutch clock system with voor and over.
Negation
Learn to make negative sentences in Dutch using 'niet' (not) and 'geen' (no/not a). Understand where to place these words in different sentence structures.
Possessive Adjectives
Learn Dutch possessive adjectives (mijn, jouw, zijn, etc.) and how they work with de-words and het-words. Understand the difference between stressed and unstressed forms.
Noun Gender
Understand the Dutch two-gender system: common gender (de-words) and neuter (het-words). Learn patterns and tips to identify which article a noun takes.
Plural Nouns
Learn to form Dutch plurals using -en and -s endings. Understand spelling changes, irregular plurals, and when to use each ending.
Basic Adjectives
Learn Dutch adjective inflection: when to add -e and when not to. Understand how de/het words and indefinite articles affect adjective endings.
Time Expressions
Learn to tell time and express dates, days, and time-related vocabulary in Dutch. Master the unique Dutch clock system and common time phrases.
Common Verbs
Master essential Dutch verbs: gaan (to go), komen (to come), doen (to do), kunnen (can), willen (want), moeten (must). Learn modal verbs and their conjugations.
Basic Prepositions
Learn essential Dutch prepositions for location (in, op, aan), direction (naar, uit), and other common uses (met, voor, van).