Learn Negation with "Niet"
Ik ben niet moe. - I am not tired.
Jij hebt niet gelijk. - You are not right.
Hij gaat niet naar school. - He is not going to school.
Ik eet niet. - I am not eating.
Learn Sentence Structure Tips
Subject + Verb + Niet + Rest - The word "niet" usually follows the verb in a sentence.
Ik drink water niet. - I do not drink water. (Less common, but possible for emphasis)
Practice
Translate to Dutch: "I am not tired."
Cultural Note
Did you know? Dutch people often use negation politely, like saying "Ik heb het niet" (I don’t have it) when declining. This can soften a refusal in conversations!
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