Hoeven (niet) — the negative-only modal
A2"Hoeven" is mostly used in negative sentences to say someone doesn't have to do something — very different from "moet niet", which means must not.
- Voorbeelden bekeken
- Geoefend
- Scenario bezocht
Receptioniste: ?
Patiënt: ?
Receptioniste: , . .
Klant: ?
Caissière: . .
Collega: ?
Manager: . .
Oefenen
1 / 4Receptioniste: Wilt u even plaatsnemen?
Would you like to take a seat?
Vul het ontbrekende woord in:
Don't I need to check in at the desk first?
Gebruikt in scenario's(5)
- Making, rescheduling and cancelling appointments in DutchA1
“Het wordt niet beter.”
I have had a sore throat for a week. It is not getting better.
- At the GP: navigating a Dutch GP appointmentA1
“Ik voel me niet lekker.”
I don't feel well. I have a fever and a headache.
- Greetings and goodbyesA0
“Niet zo goed.”
Not so well.
- Opening a Dutch bank account — documents, iDEAL and pinpas cultureA1
“Creditcard accepteren we helaas niet, alleen pin.”
Of course. We unfortunately don't accept credit cards, only debit card.
- At the pharmacy — collecting prescriptions and buying medicineA1
“Moet ik dit koel bewaren?”
Do I need to keep this refrigerated?
