Article Category: Grammar

Saying something is bigger, nicer, or better is fundamental to any language. Dutch comparatives follow simple patterns — and the irregulars are worth memorizing.

From “the biggest” to “the most beautiful” — Dutch superlatives are formed with -st or meest. Here’s the complete guide with examples.

Dutch has a full passive voice used constantly in news, formal writing, and daily speech. Learn the difference between the two passive constructions.

Relative clauses let you add description to nouns. Which relative pronoun you use — die or dat — depends on the noun’s article. Here’s how it works.

When you report what someone else said in Dutch, the grammar shifts in predictable ways. Master indirect speech and your conversation will sound fluent.

If-then sentences in Dutch follow clear patterns. Learn the real conditional, unreal conditional, and past unreal — and when each one applies.

Dutch has two main ways to express the future — and English speakers often confuse them. The difference comes down to intention versus prediction.

Every Dutch noun can become a diminutive — and the Dutch use them constantly. The -je ending carries meaning far beyond just “small.” Here’s the complete system.

Saying “no” and “not” in Dutch requires choosing between niet and geen. The rule is logical and consistent — once you see it, you’ll never confuse them again.

Prepositions are notoriously difficult in any language. This guide maps the most common Dutch prepositions to their contexts with practical examples.