Learn Dutch
A2 · Word order

om … te: purpose

Saying why you do something with om … te + infinitive.

  1. I'm going to the station to buy a ticket.
  2. I'm learning Dutch to work in the Netherlands.
  3. She called to say she was ill.
  4. We left early to catch the train.
  5. I wrote down the number to remember it.
  6. He stopped at the station to buy coffee.
  7. I take my umbrella in case it rains.
  8. We booked a table to eat at seven o'clock.
  9. I'm calling to ask whether you're free tomorrow.
  10. She stood up to look out of the window.
  11. I came early to find a good seat.
  12. He works late to finish the project.