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B1 · Word order

Subordinate clauses with omdat and hoewel

omdat, hoewel, terwijl, zodat.

  1. Because the shop was closed, we went home.
  2. Although she was tired, she kept working.
  3. While I was cooking, my brother called.
  4. I called the landlord so that he would send a repairer.
  5. Because we live in the Netherlands, we cycle a lot.
  6. Although the flat is small, it is very cosy.
  7. Since we moved here, we have made many friends.
  8. He kept quiet although he disagreed with everything.
  9. I will send you the details as soon as I know them.
  10. Because the bus was late, we arrived too late.
  11. Although my Dutch is better, I still make mistakes.
  12. We spoke Dutch so that the children would learn it too.