When-words: toen, als, wanneer
B1English has one word for "when"; Dutch picks between "toen" (one moment in the past), "als" (a repeated past or a condition in the present/future), and "wanneer" (a question or an unfixed time).
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- Scenario bezocht
Collega: ?
Pieter: 2019 , .
Vriendin: ?
Lisa: , : .
Manager: ?
Sara: , .
Oefenen
1 / 3Collega: Hoe ben je hier komen werken?
How did you end up working here?
Vul het ontbrekende woord in:
When I moved in 2019, I was looking for something closer to home.
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.
- Understanding Your Dutch Pay SlipB1
“Dat klinkt als de loonheffing plus je pensioenpremie.”
That sounds like the payroll tax plus your pension contribution. Does your slip show what the payroll tax is?
- A Letter from the MunicipalityA2
“En het kenmerk moet ik onthouden als ik de gemeente bel, toch?”
And I need to remember the reference number if I call the municipality, right?
- Making, rescheduling and cancelling appointments in DutchA1
“Naar wanneer wilt u de afspraak verzetten?”
To when would you like to reschedule the appointment?
- 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.
