Learn Dutch
B1 · Word order

The verb jumps to the front

Na de regen ging de zon weer schijnen.

  1. After the rain the sun came out again.
  2. Given the circumstances we left early.
  3. Despite the rain the match went ahead.
  4. After the holidays the shop reopens on Monday.
  5. Because of the delay the meeting started later.
  6. In the middle of the night the phone rang.
  7. Apart from that everything went well.
  8. Besides that we have no time at all.
  9. Despite everything she finished the course.
  10. Given his experience he got the job.
  11. For safety reasons the gate stays closed.
  12. Thanks to the neighbours the party went well.