A0: Lesson 13 - Basic Prepositions

Describe locations and relationships in Dutch!

Learn Basic Prepositions

In - In, Op - On, Bij - At/Near

In het huis - In the house

Op de tafel - On the table

Bij de winkel - At/Near the store

Learn Sentence Examples

De kat is in de tuin. - The cat is in the garden.

Het boek ligt op de stoel. - The book is on the chair.

Ik ben bij mijn vriend. - I am at/near my friend.

Practice

Translate to Dutch: "The dog is on the mat."

Cultural Note

Did you know? Prepositions like "in" and "op" are key in Dutch directions. Locals often use them when giving instructions, so practice them to navigate better!

Next Lesson Previous Lesson Return to Homepage