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  • Level A1–A2

Dutch plurals with -s and -’s

English adds “-s” to almost every noun, Dutch far less often. Learn which words take -s, when you need an apostrophe, which words take both endings, and check yourself with a short quiz.

  • Guide
  • Level A1–A2

De or het? How to choose the Dutch article

English has one “the”, Dutch has two: de and het. Learn the patterns that cover a large share of nouns, the adjective trap English speakers fall into, and check yourself with a short quiz.