Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
V2
Dutch is verb-second (V2) in main clauses; verb-final patterns appear in subordinate clauses.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: TwoCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs conjugate; separable verbs are common.
Plurals
Common plural endings -en/-s.
Politeness
Jij/je (informal) vs u (formal).
Fast tips
- Practice V2 word order early.
- Learn common separable verbs as phrases.
Lessons
Word order (basics)
Dutch has flexible word order with V2 in main clauses.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Gender (noun classes)
Some languages group nouns into classes that affect articles/adjectives.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.