Master the Yes/No Question (Present)
An essential structure for B1 proficiency.
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How it works
Yes/No Questions: Pop the Verb to the Front
Statement: "You are happy." Question: "Are you happy?"
Dutch does exactly the same thing. To turn a statement into a Yes/No question, simpler pop the verb to Position 1.
Formula: [Verb] + [Subject] + [Rest] ... ?
Examples
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Statement: Jij werkt hier. (You work here.)
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Question: Werk jij hier? (Work you here?)
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Statement: Hij spreekt Nederlands. (He speaks Dutch.)
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Question: Spreekt hij Nederlands? (Speaks he Dutch?)
The "Jij" Spelling Trick ⚠️
There is one tiny spelling rule you must know.
When jij (you) comes after the verb, the verb loses its -t.
- Jij werkt. (Statement -> T is present)
- Werk jij? (Question -> T is gone!)
Think of jij as a hungry Pac-Man. When it follows the verb, it eats the t.
- Komt jij? ❌
- Kom jij? ✅
Pro Tip 💡
Intonation matters! Your voice should go up at the end of the sentence to show it's a question.
- Kom je morgen? ⤴️
Example Sentences
Kopen jullie nog een appel voor de taart?
Are you still buying an apple for the pie?
Voer jij de gegevens in de schaal in?
Are you entering the data into the scale?
Lopen jullie naar het station?
Are you walking to the station?
Bescherm je de natuur terwijl je wandelt?
Do you protect nature while you hike?
Heb je genoeg ijzer in je bloed, wat betreft je gezondheid?
Do you have enough iron in your blood, concerning your health?