Modal particles: conversational set (eens, hoor, zeg, nou)
B1The particles "eens", "hoor", "zeg", and "nou" are everywhere in spoken Dutch — they soften a request, reassure the listener, draw attention, or mark a pause.
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- Voorbeelden bekeken
- Geoefend
- Scenario bezocht
Collega: , ?
Sara: , .
Vriend: , .
Bas: , ?
Oefenen
1 / 4Collega: Kijk eens naar dit voorstel, wat denk je ervan?
Have a look at this proposal, what do you think?
Vul het ontbrekende woord in:
Even kijken, geef me momentje.
Let me see, give me a moment.
Gebruikt in scenario's(5)
- Drinks and Going OutA2
“Wat zeg ik tegen mensen die ik niet ken?”
What do I say to people I don't know?
- Neighbours and NeighbourhoodA2
“Ja hoor.”
Of course. I'll put a note in her letterbox.
- At the bakeryA1
“Zeg het maar.”
Good morning! What can I get you?
- Applying for and Using DigiDA1
“Dat is veiliger, hoor.”
Almost. Also turn on two-factor authentication. That really is safer.
- Family vocabulary and talking about relativesA1
“Vertel eens, waar kom je vandaan?”
Nice to meet you, Aisha! Tell me, where are you from?
