Dutch: Grammar Basics

What definite article is always used for diminutive nouns ending in -je (e.g., 'huisje')?

Het (e.g., het huisje, het boompje).

What is the definite article used for all plural nouns in Dutch?

De (e.g., de boeken, de huizen).

Conjugate the verb 'lopen' (to walk) for the singular pronouns: ik, jij, and hij.

Ik loop, jij loopt, hij loopt.

What is the 'V2 rule' regarding word order in a standard Dutch main clause?

The conjugated verb must always be the second element in the sentence.

Conjugate the irregular verb 'zijn' (to be) for 'ik', 'jij', and 'wij'.

Ik ben, jij bent, wij zijn.

Which definite article (de/het) is typically used for most people, fruits, and trees?

De (e.g., de man, de banaan, de eik).

How does the adjective 'groot' (big) change in the phrase 'een ___ huis' (a big house)?

It remains 'groot' (no -e ending) because 'huis' is a het-word preceded by 'een'.

What happens to the verb conjugation when 'jij' (you) follows the verb in a question (inversion)?

The -t suffix is dropped from the verb (e.g., 'Loop jij?' instead of 'Jij loopt').

Conjugate the modal verb 'kunnen' (can/to be able to) for 'ik', 'jij', and 'hij'.

Ik kan, jij kunt (or kan), hij kan.

Where does the prefix go in a simple main clause using the separable verb 'opbellen' (to call)?

The prefix 'op' goes to the very end of the sentence (e.g., 'Ik bel je morgen op').