Question words (wie, wat, welk(e)) Share Copied!
Use "wie" for people, "wat" for animals or things, and "welk(e)" with nouns.
Grammatica: Vraagwoorden (wie, wat, welk(e))
A1 Dutch Question words where which what
Level: A1
Module 1: Jezelf voorstellen (To introduce oneself)
Lesson 7: Beroepen en studies (Professions and studies)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
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- "Wie" asks for one or more people.
- "Wat" asks about animals or things.
- 'Welk(e)' is used with nouns.
| Vraagwoord (Question word) | Gebruik (Use) | Voorbeeldzin (Example sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| Wie (Who) | Personen (People) | Wie werkt als dokter? (Who works as a doctor?) |
| Wat (What) | Dieren of zaken (Animals or things) | Wat is je favoriete studie? (What is your favourite subject?) |
| Welk(e) (Which) | Zelfstandige naamwoorden (Nouns) | Welk cadeau wil je? (What gift do you want?) |
Exceptions!
- "Welk" is used with "het-woorden."
- "Welke" is used with de-woorden and plural.
Exercise 1: Vraagwoorden (wie, wat, welk(e))
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Welke, Wat, Welk, Wie
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Welk
What
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Welke
Which
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Wie
Who
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Wat
What
