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A1 · Lesson 9 · Getting around

In town

Places in town and asking the way.

Grammar

Question words

  • Question words go first, then the verb, then the subject: Waar is het station?
  • Yes/no questions start with the verb: Is het ver?
wiewho
watwhat
waarwhere
wanneerwhen
hoehow
waaromwhy
hoeveelhow much / how many
welk / welkewhich
Vocabulary

12 new words

  • het station
    station
  • de winkel
    shop
  • de supermarkt
    supermarket
  • de straat
    street
  • het centrum
    centre
  • de bakker
    bakery / baker
  • de bibliotheek
    library
  • het ziekenhuis
    hospital
  • links
    left
  • rechts
    right
  • rechtdoor
    straight ahead
  • waar is…?
    where is…?
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