Article Category: Grammar

Er is one of the most flexible and frequently used words in Dutch. It appears in at least five different grammatical roles — and most learners only know two.

Dutch uses te + infinitive in constructions that are equivalent to English infinitives and gerunds. Once you recognize the patterns, they appear everywhere.

Om…te is the Dutch equivalent of “in order to” and “too…to.” This construction is essential for expressing purpose, and it’s simpler than it looks.

Commands in Dutch are formed directly from the verb stem — with almost no exceptions. Here’s the full guide for formal, informal, and polite imperatives.

These five conjunctions connect clauses without changing word order. They are the glue of Dutch sentences — and surprisingly easy to master.

Subordinating conjunctions push the verb to the end of the clause. Learn the most common ones and your Dutch sentences will grow dramatically in complexity.

Dutch does not have a continuous tense the way English does — but it has an elegant workaround. Learn how to say “I am doing” in natural Dutch.

When a Dutch sentence has multiple verbs — modal, infinitive, participle — they stack at the end in a specific order. This guide shows you exactly how.

Asking questions in Dutch uses inversion. Whether you’re asking yes/no or using a question word, the pattern is consistent and learnable in one session.

Expressing ownership in Dutch is straightforward — but there are a few variations between formal and informal registers that catch learners off guard.