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* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Present-Continuous-in-Dutch|Present Continuous in Dutch]]
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Dutch Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Dutch learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Dutch. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in sentences.

Introduction

The verb "have" is an important verb in Dutch. It is used to express possession, relationships, and other meanings. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in sentences.

Forms of the Verb

The verb "have" has two forms in Dutch: hebben and heb. The form hebben is used in the present tense, while the form heb is used in the past tense.

Present Tense

The present tense of the verb "have" is hebben. It is conjugated as follows:

Person Singular Plural
ik heb hebben
jij/u hebt hebben
hij/zij/het heeft hebben
wij hebben hebben
jullie hebben hebben
zij hebben hebben

Examples:

  • Ik heb een boek. (I have a book.)
  • Jij hebt twee katten. (You have two cats.)
  • Hij heeft een auto. (He has a car.)
  • Wij hebben een huis. (We have a house.)
  • Jullie hebben drie kinderen. (You have three children.)
  • Zij hebben vier honden. (They have four dogs.)

Past Tense

The past tense of the verb "have" is heb. It is conjugated as follows:

Person Singular Plural
ik had hadden
jij/u hadt hadden
hij/zij/het had hadden
wij hadden hadden
jullie hadden hadden
zij hadden hadden

Examples:

  • Ik had een boek. (I had a book.)
  • Jij hadt twee katten. (You had two cats.)
  • Hij had een auto. (He had a car.)
  • Wij hadden een huis. (We had a house.)
  • Jullie hadden drie kinderen. (You had three children.)
  • Zij hadden vier honden. (They had four dogs.)

Usage

The verb "have" can be used to express possession, relationships, and other meanings.

Possession

The verb "have" can be used to express possession.

Examples:

  • Ik heb een boek. (I have a book.)
  • Jij hebt twee katten. (You have two cats.)
  • Hij heeft een auto. (He has a car.)
  • Wij hebben een huis. (We have a house.)
  • Jullie hebben drie kinderen. (You have three children.)
  • Zij hebben vier honden. (They have four dogs.)

Relationships

The verb "have" can also be used to express relationships.

Examples:

  • Ik heb een broer. (I have a brother.)
  • Jij hebt een zus. (You have a sister.)
  • Hij heeft een moeder. (He has a mother.)
  • Wij hebben een vader. (We have a father.)
  • Jullie hebben een oom. (You have an uncle.)
  • Zij hebben een tante. (They have an aunt.)

Other Meanings

The verb "have" can also be used to express other meanings.

Examples:

  • Ik heb honger. (I am hungry.)
  • Jij hebt dorst. (You are thirsty.)
  • Hij heeft kou. (He is cold.)
  • Wij hebben moe. (We are tired.)
  • Jullie hebben pijn. (You are in pain.)
  • Zij hebben verdriet. (They are sad.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Dutch. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in sentences. To improve your Dutch Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!


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