Learn Dutch
B1 · Word order

Want, hoewel and terwijl

Hij bleef thuis, want hij was ziek.

  1. He stayed at home because he was ill.
  2. Although she was tired, she kept working.
  3. While I was cooking, my brother called.
  4. We left early, because the train does not wait.
  5. Although the flat is small, it is very cosy.
  6. While she was at work, the children played outside.
  7. He is learning Dutch because he wants to live here.
  8. Although my Dutch is better, I still make mistakes.
  9. While we were away, the neighbour watered the plants.
  10. They were quiet because the baby was sleeping.
  11. Although the work is difficult, she continues.
  12. While the meeting was going on, the phone rang.