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## Vocabulary
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| Dutch | English |
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| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| al | for |
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| vind | find/like |
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| gaan | to go |
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| Hoe gaat het? | How's it going |
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| ook | also |
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| Ik heb geen... | I don't have... |
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| Hoe oud ben jij | How old are you |
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| Mag ik ... ? | Can I get a ... ? |
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| elkaar | each other |
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| afrekenen/betaalen | to pay |
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| voorbeld | example |
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| om | time [preposition](Linguistic%20Terms.md#Parts%20of%20speech) |
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| eigenlijk | actually |
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| bijna | almost |
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## Het vs. De (definite articles)
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1. **"De"** is used for:
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- Almost all **plural nouns** (e.g., *de kinderen* - the children).
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- **Masculine** and **feminine** singular nouns, which are the majority of Dutch nouns
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- **Professions, people, animals, and plants**
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- **Abstract concepts**
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2. **"Het"** is used for:
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- Singular **neuter** nouns
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- **Diminutives** (nouns that are made smaller or cuter, usually ending in *-je*, *-tje*, *-etje*)
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- Some **languages** and **sports**
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### Common tips:
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- About **80% of Dutch nouns** use **"de."**
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- Most diminutives are **"het."**
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- When in doubt, it is often a good idea to guess "de," though exceptions always exist.
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## Een (indefinite article)
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The indefinite article in Dutch, _"een"_, translates to "a" or "an" in English. It is used similarly to English when referring to something unspecific or when mentioning something for the first time.
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Examples:
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- Een man (a man)
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- Een vrouw (a woman)
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- Een boek (a book)
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In Dutch, unlike English, the indefinite article does not change based on the noun's gender or whether it starts with a vowel or consonant.
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