Small words like "al", "ook", "eigenlijk", and "zeker" do far more in conversation than the dictionary suggests — their meaning shifts with tone and position.
Collega: ?
Anna: , .
Buurman: ?
Tom: .
Vriendin: ?
Lisa: .
Moeder: ?
Kind: , .
Collega: Heb je het rapport gelezen?
Have you read the report?
Vul het ontbrekende woord in:
Yes, I've already finished it.
“Moet ik ook gaan?”
Everyone's going to the borrel. Do I have to go too?
“Dat klinkt eigenlijk best nuttig.”
That actually sounds quite useful.
“Heeft u ook last van hoest of keelpijn?”
Do you also have trouble with a cough or sore throat?
“U ook, dank u!”
You too, thanks!
“Ik wil ook graag gebak.”
I would also like pastry. What do you have today?