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Using Er is and Er zijn in Dutch

Learn how to use 'er is' and 'er zijn' in Dutch to express existence, ask questions, and give conversational answers.

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Lesson#1
To say 'there is' or 'there are' in Dutch, you combine the word 'er' with the verb 'zijn'. This structure allows you to state what exists around you, ask if something is available, and answer naturally in conversation.
Lesson#2
To state that a single person or thing exists, use 'er is' followed by 'een'. For example, 'Er is een bakker in de straat' means 'There is a bakery in the street'.
Quiz#3
Translate into Dutch: 'There is a bakery in the street.'

Er is een bakker in de straat

Quiz#4
Translate into Dutch: 'There is a problem.'

Er is een probleem

Lesson#5
You also use 'er is' when talking about a person using 'iemand', which means someone. For example, 'Er is iemand aan de deur' means 'There is someone at the door'.
Quiz#6
Translate into Dutch: 'There is someone at the door.'

Er is iemand aan de deur

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