2025.02.23 – Learning Dutch – Beginner’s Guide

📖 Vocabulary

• koffie → coffee
• veel koffie → a lot of coffee
• drie kopjes koffie → three cups of coffee
• vijf kopjes koffie → five cups of coffee
• wakker worden → waking up
• ik ben wakker om vijf uur → I am awake at five o’clock
• moeten: ik moet werken → must: I have to work
• in de keuken → in the kitchen

❓ Common Questions

• Hoeveel koffie drink je per dag? → How much coffee do you drink per day?
• Waarom drink je koffie? → Why do you drink coffee?
• Kan je ‘s nachts slapen? → Can you sleep at night?

📜 Short Story: Too Much Coffee

• Ik sta op en drink koffie. → I wake up and drink coffee.
• Thuis één kopje, op werk drie. → One cup at home, three at work.
• Om vijf uur ben ik klaar. → At five o’clock, I am done.
• Nu drink ik geen koffie meer. → Now I don’t drink coffee anymore.
• Maar ik kan niet slapen. → But I can’t sleep.

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💡 Learning Tips for All Ages

1. Repeat words out loud – This helps with pronunciation and memory.
2. Use simple sentences – Build your confidence with easy phrases.
3. Practice every day – Even 10 minutes a day can improve your skills.
4. Answer the questions – Try speaking in Dutch when answering.
5. Have fun! – Learning a language is easier when you enjoy it.