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The books are ___ the cupboard/cabinet.
The books are ___ the cupboard/cabinet.
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Which of these words are used to describe location in Dutch?
Which of these words are used to describe location in Dutch?
The preposition 'in' can be used to describe both location and time.
The preposition 'in' can be used to describe both location and time.
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What does the Dutch word 'om' mean in English?
What does the Dutch word 'om' mean in English?
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Which of these is correct usage of the preposition 'om'?
Which of these is correct usage of the preposition 'om'?
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What is the meaning of the preposition 'onder' in English?
What is the meaning of the preposition 'onder' in English?
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The preposition 'boven' translates to 'below' in English.
The preposition 'boven' translates to 'below' in English.
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The phrase 'Ik woon ____ de kust' means I live ___ the coast.
The phrase 'Ik woon ____ de kust' means I live ___ the coast.
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What is the meaning of the preposition 'uit'?
What is the meaning of the preposition 'uit'?
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The phrase 'Ik sta ___ de tafel' means I'm standing ___ the table.
The phrase 'Ik sta ___ de tafel' means I'm standing ___ the table.
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The preposition 'achter' can be used to denote both a position and a sequence.
The preposition 'achter' can be used to denote both a position and a sequence.
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What is the English word for the Dutch preposition 'naast'?
What is the English word for the Dutch preposition 'naast'?
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Which of these translations are correct for the preposition 'tegen'?
Which of these translations are correct for the preposition 'tegen'?
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The preposition 'bij' can denote both location and company.
The preposition 'bij' can denote both location and company.
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The phrase 'Ik sta ___ de tafel en de kast' means I'm standing ___ the table and closet.
The phrase 'Ik sta ___ de tafel en de kast' means I'm standing ___ the table and closet.
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What is the English equivalent for the preposition 'naar'?
What is the English equivalent for the preposition 'naar'?
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The coat is hanging ___ the chair.
The coat is hanging ___ the chair.
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The preposition 'door' can be used to describe both a location and a reason for something.
The preposition 'door' can be used to describe both a location and a reason for something.
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We speak ___ the week.
We speak ___ the week.
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The word 'tot' can be used to express time and movement.
The word 'tot' can be used to express time and movement.
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What is the English translation of 'van'?
What is the English translation of 'van'?
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The phrase 'Week ___ week' means 'week ___ week'.
The phrase 'Week ___ week' means 'week ___ week'.
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Study Notes
Preposition Lessons
- Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.
- They specify location, time, or direction.
- Different prepositions are used for different situations.
- Prepositions are often used in combinations to create more complex relationships.
Lesson 2 - IN
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Position/location/place
- I am in the living room.
- The books are in the cupboard.
- I live in The Hague.
- I walk in the city.
- I have red spots on my face.
- I am on the bus.
- Who is on the board?
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Time
- Christmas is in the winter.
- I was born in 1986.
- I'm going on a holiday in August.
- In the nineteenth century.
Lesson 3 - OP
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Position
- I am standing on my balcony.
- I am sitting on the table.
- The books are on the table.
- Kim is lying on the table.
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Time
- On Tuesdays I'm making videos.
- The night from Friday to Saturday.
- On December 25th it is Christmas.
- I'm always on time.
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Place
- I'm walking down the street.
- I live on Texel.
- I'm in my room.
- I'm not in the office today.
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Other
- I'm on holiday.
- Are you coming to my birthday?
- In the first place...
- One in ten people
- I'm on my bike.
- I'm taking swimming lessons, piano lessons, athletics etc.
Lesson 4 - OM
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Position/Place
- The chairs are around the table.
- Put your arms around me!
- My girlfriend lives around the corner.
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Time
- I'm going to sleep at 9:30 pm.
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Alternating
- I'm taking a break every other hour.
- We meet every other week.
- We do the shopping alternately.
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Om + te – construction
- It takes a lot of time /to make a lesson.
- I make videos /to teach you/.
- It’s too cold/to go out/.
Lesson 5 - ONDER
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Position
- Kim is under the table.
- The presents are under the Christmas tree.
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Numbers
- Kids below 18 are not allowed to buy alcohol.
- It is 4° Celsius below zero.
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Other
- I’m under a lot of pressure.
- I'm covered in paint.
Lesson 6 - BOVEN
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Position/Place
- The table is above Kim.
- I live above a coffee shop.
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Hierarchy
- My Boss is above me.
- Safety first!
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Numbers
- This video is for kids above 12.
- It is 4° Celsius above zero.
Lesson 7 - AAN
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Position
- The whiteboard hangs on the wall.
- The lamp hangs from the ceiling.
- Are there leaves hanging on the trees?
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Place
- I live at the coast.
- We live at/on a lake.
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With Verbs
- I study at university.
- I teach students.
- I'm giving a cat treat to Veggie.
- I'm sending a letter to my mother.
- I'm touching my hair.
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Cause
- Is it me? — No, it’s not you!
- What did he die of?
- What are you doing?
- I am studying!
- The lamp is lit/the light is on.
Lesson 8 - UIT
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Origin (country/city of birth/time period)
- I am from The Netherlands/Den Haag.
- This dates back to the Middle Ages!
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Going outside
- We're going out for dinner.
- We're going for a walk.
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Out of/from
- I look out the window.
- Sinterklaas has left the country again.
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Adverb
- The lamp/light is off.
Lesson 9 - VOOR
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Position/Place
- I'm standing in front of the table.
- I'm at the door!
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Time
- It's a quarter to 12.
- We're leaving before 12am.
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In favor of/support
- I make this lesson for you all!
- I'll cover for you
- With the Word Championships
- I'm supporting the Netherlands.
- Are you in favor of or against this measure?
Lesson 10 - ACHTER
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Position
- I'm standing behind the table.
- I'm at my computer.
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Figuratively
- I am behind you. Or: I support you.
- Did you do that behind my back?
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Sequence
- The kids aren't going to bed at the same time.
- They go to bed after each other.
Lesson 11 - NAAST
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Position
- Kim is standing next to the table.
- The woman sits down next to her husband.
- The kids are standing next to each other.
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Place
- I have very strange people living next door!
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Additional
- Aside from making videos,
- I'm also making online courses.
Lesson 12 - TEGEN
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Position
- I'm standing against the cupboard/cabinet.
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Numbers
- We will leave just before /at 7 o'clock.
- My grandma is approaching 80.
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With respect to
- Can you be a bit kinder to me?
- What do you have against me?
- I can't stand bad smells!
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Against
- A paracetamol for my headache.
- In the second World War, we fought against Germany.
- Are you in favor of or against this measure?
Lesson 13 - BIJ
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Position
- I'm sitting by/near/close to the window.
- Kim is standing by the dresser.
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Place/Location
- I live near/close to the beach.
- I was at a (female) friend today.
- Can you stay with me?
- You can pay at the checkout.
- I have an appointment at doctor Prik's office/clinic.
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Other
- Do you have money on you?
- My living room is 4 by 5 meters.
Lesson 14 - TUSSEN
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Position/Place
- I'm standing between the table and the closet.
- I'm living among expats.
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Time
- We meet between 12.00 and 12.30 pm.
- At noon/lunchtime, I eat lunch.
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Other
- Is this staying between us?
- I hope nothing comes up!
- To put something in/"between" quotation marks.
Lesson 15 - NAAR
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Direction
- I'm going to Amsterdam.
- I'm going to work.
- We're sending a postcard home.
- I'm looking outside.
- I'm looking at the woman.
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With Verbs
- I am looking for a good book.
- I smell like flowers (I smell nice)!
- Is everything to your liking?
Lesson 16 - OVER
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Position
- The coat is hanging over the chair.
- I put on a vest over my shirt.
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Time
- I'll see you in a week.
- It's a quarter past 11.00 am.
- In how many months will you be moving?
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Place/Location
- I work on the other side of the border.
- I'm walking down the street.
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With Verbs
- What is this video about?
- Do you think about it carefully?
Lesson 17 - DOOR
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Position/Place/Location
- I'm driving through a tunnel.
- We travel through Latin America.
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Cause
- This is your fault! This is because of you!
- Because of the bad weather, we couldn't go to the beach.
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Passive sentences
- The videos are being made by Kim.
- This book is written by Herman Koch.
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Time
- Over the years I have learned a lot.
- During the week (weekdays) I always go to bed at 10 pm.
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Mixed
- Everything is mixed up/entangled!
- The kids all talk at the same time.
- The girls and boy are ("standing") mixed up.
Lesson 18 - MET
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In the company of
- I'm going with (female) friends to the cinema.
- We are "with the" three of us.
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Conversation
- Hi, Kim speaking.
- Honey, who are you speaking/talking to?
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Adding/Mixing
- I want to have tea with sugar.
- Fries with mayonnaise.
- I write with a pen.
- I write with my left hand.
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Other
- How are you?
- What are you doing on New Year's Eve?
Lesson 19 - TOT
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Time
- The party lasts until 11 p.m.
- So far/until now everything went well.
- See you!
- See you/until next week.
- See you/until next time!
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Endpoint
- I'll ride with you until/to Antwerp.
- The yogurt expires on April 11.
- We will go until assignment 7. (so not 8)
- The yogurt expires on April 11.
- The yogurt expires on April 12.
- We will go until assignment 7. (so not 8)
- We will go until assignment 8. (including 8)
Lesson 20 - VAN
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Possession or relationship
- This plant is mine.
- She is one of my friends.
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Time (start)
- From early morning to late at night.
- The party is from 6 pm to midnight.
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With verbs
- I love you.
- I don't believe/think so...
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Origin
- Where do you know him from?
- I know him from the gym.
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Other
- 9 times out of 10 it goes well!
- That man has a heart of gold.
Lesson 21 - NA
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Sequence for time
- After midnight, after 12 am.
- Week after week.
- One after another.
- Video after video.
- "After you, ma'am."
- These are pictures/taken before and after the operation.
- One after another now also starts on TikTok.
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Na versus over
- It's after 10 p.m. (2x)
- It is 5 past 10 p.m. It is a quarter past 10 p.m.
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Na versus achter
- The kids aren't going to bed at the same time.
- They go to bed after each other.
- I am standing behind the table.
- I am at my computer.
- I am behind you. Or: I support you.
Lesson 22 - MET, UIT & NAAR
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Met
- I'm writing with a pen.
- What are you writing with.
- I am writing with it.
- The pen (that) I'm writing with, is made of plastic.
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Uit
- I am from The Netherlands.
- Where are you from?
- Did you just come from there?
- How funny, I just came from there too!
- The country (that) I am coming from, is not in the EU.
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Naar
- We're going to Rome.
- Where are you going to?
- How are you going (“to”) there?
- Is grandpa also coming ("to") here?
- I'm also going ("to") there!
- The country (that) I am going to, is very beautiful!
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