Conditional: zou willen, zou kunnen, zou moeten, als + zou
B1"Zou" turns a flat statement into a wish, a polite request, gentle advice, or a hypothetical — the same verb sounds more careful with it.
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1 / 5Ik ___ graag een afspraak willen maken.
Wat zou jij zeggen?
1 / 4Je staat bij de gemeentebalie. De ambtenaar is druk. Je wil zo beleefd mogelijk klinken.
Zet in de juiste volgorde
1 / 3Could you help me with this form? (polite question)
Klant: , .
Receptionist: , .
Werknemer: -.
Manager: , .
Bewoner: ?
Ambtenaar: , .
Oefenen
1 / 4Receptionist: Zeker, dinsdag om tien uur is nog vrij.
Of course, Tuesday at ten o'clock is still free.
Vul het ontbrekende woord in:
Could you help me with this form?
Gebruikt in scenario's(5)
- Your Dutch Performance ReviewB1
“Als je alleen positieve dingen zegt, denkt ze dat je weinig zelfinzicht hebt.”
In the Netherlands that's actually professional. If you only say positive things, she'll think you lack self-awareness. Name your weaknesses honestly, and add straight away how you plan to tackle them.
- Negotiating a Raise in the NetherlandsB1
“Als je €4.700 wil, zeg dan €4.800.”
No range. Name one figure. If you want €4,700, say €4,800. That leaves room to negotiate and you'll hopefully land where you actually want.
- Understanding Dutch Health InsuranceB1
“Als je te lang wacht, krijg je een boete.”
You do have to arrange it yourself. Health insurance is mandatory. If you wait too long, you'll get a fine.
- Writing a Formal ObjectionB2
“Voeg die bij als bijlage.”
Attach it as an exhibit. You can also include a statement from your employer saying that you have the car for private use. I also recommend looking up the municipal parking policy: if there is an exception for lease cars or cars registered to the employer, you can refer to it in your grounds.
- At the pharmacy — collecting prescriptions and buying medicineA1
“Maar als u maagproblemen heeft, kies dan liever voor paracetamol.”
Yes. Ibuprofen also works well against pain and inflammation. But if you have stomach problems, it is better to choose paracetamol.