Language/Dutch/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Dutch learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to give your opinion in Dutch. Giving an opinion is a crucial skill in any language, and Dutch is no exception. You will learn the vocabulary and grammar needed to express your opinion confidently.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Future Tense & Plurals.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Before we start with the grammar, let's look at some vocabulary that will be useful:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mening | meh-ning | opinion |
| denk | dink | think |
| vinden | fin-duhn | find |
| volgens mij | voll-huns may | in my opinion |
| naar mijn mening | nar m-yn meh-ning | in my opinion |
| ik ben het eens | ick ben het ayns | I agree |
| ik ben het oneens | ick ben het oh-neyns | I disagree |
| ik denk van wel | ick dink van fell | I think so |
| ik denk niet | ick dink neat | I don't think so |
Grammar[edit | edit source]
To give an opinion in Dutch, you can use phrases like "volgens mij" (in my opinion), "naar mijn mening" (according to me) or simply "ik vind" (I find).
Here are some examples:
- Volgens mij is Nederlands een mooie taal. (In my opinion, Dutch is a beautiful language.)
- Naar mijn mening is het belangrijk om meerdere talen te spreken. (According to me, it's important to speak multiple languages.)
- Ik vind deze film niet zo interessant. (I find this movie not that interesting.)
Note that "vinden" (to find) is used to express an opinion in Dutch. You can use "denken" (to think) as well. For example:
- Ik denk dat het morgen gaat regenen. (I think it's going to rain tomorrow.)
You can also use the phrases "ik ben het eens" (I agree) and "ik ben het oneens" (I disagree) to express your opinion. For example:
- Ik ben het eens met jouw standpunt. (I agree with your point of view.)
- Ik ben het oneens met de beslissing van de regering. (I disagree with the government's decision.)
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue to help you practice:
- Person 1: Wat vind jij van het weer vandaag? (What do you think about the weather today?)
- Person 2: Ik vind het te koud. (I find it too cold.)
- Person 1: Volgens mij is het juist lekker weer. (In my opinion, it's actually nice weather.)
- Person 2: Daar ben ik het niet mee eens. (I disagree with that.)
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Dutch has a word for "enjoying the outdoors while drinking with friends"? It's called "gezelligheid" and it's a big part of Dutch culture.
Another interesting fact is that the Dutch language has many words that are borrowed from other languages, such as French, German and English. For example, "appartement" (apartment), "fiets" (bike) and "supermarkt" (supermarket) are all originally from other languages.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Knowing how to give an opinion is important when learning any language. To improve your Dutch grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check out the Grammar page for more useful lessons.
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Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Modal Verbs & 0 to A1 Course.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to use “must” in Dutch
- Pronouns
- The Locative Case in Dutch
- Comaratives and Superlatives
- Genitive Case in Dutch
- Interrogative words in Dutch
- Conditional Mood
- Nouns
- How to use “can” in Dutch
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Dutch Grammar - Give your Opinion
- Language tip: giving your opinion in Dutch - Learn Dutch Online
- Dutch in 3 Months with Free Audio App: Your Essential Guide to ...