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Verbs with Fixed Prepositions

Learn essential Dutch verbs that require fixed prepositions to link actions to people and things in everyday conversation.

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Lesson#1
In Dutch, many everyday verbs require a fixed preposition to connect to people or things, rather than describing a physical location. For example, the verb 'wachten' always pairs with 'op' to mean 'to wait for'. 'Ik wacht op de bus' means 'I am waiting for the bus'.
Quiz#2
Translate into Dutch: 'I am waiting for my brother.'

Ik wacht op mijn broer

Quiz#3
Referring to a female friend, translate into Dutch: 'She is waiting for her friend.'

Zij wacht op haar vriendin

Lesson#4
To say you are thinking of or about someone or something, Dutch uses 'denken aan'. For example, 'Ik denk aan mijn vakantie' means 'I am thinking about my holiday'.
Quiz#5
Translate into Dutch: 'I often think of my family.'

Ik denk vaak aan mijn familie

Quiz#6
Speaking to a friend, translate into Dutch: 'Are you thinking about the appointment?'

Denk je aan de afspraak?

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