A0: Lesson 29 - Basic Descriptions of People

Describe people in Dutch!

Learn Basic Descriptions of People

Lang - Tall, Vriendelijk - Friendly, Jong - Young

Kort - Short, Leuk - Nice, Oud - Old

Zij is lang en vriendelijk. - She is tall and friendly.

Hij is oud maar leuk. - He is old but nice.

Learn Sentence Examples

Mijn broer is jong en kort. - My brother is young and short.

Zij is een vriendelijke dokter. - She is a friendly doctor.

Is hij lang of kort? - Is he tall or short?

Practice

Translate to Dutch: "He is nice and young."

Cultural Note

Did you know? The Dutch value kindness and often describe people positively—use these adjectives to compliment others!

Note: This is part of the extended A0 curriculum (Lessons 26-30). Prepare for Exam 6 after Lesson 30!

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