Continuous Tense Flashcards

1
Q

What is continuous tense

A

Action or condition happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future

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2
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How do you create continuous tense in Dutch

A

Use form of zijn (to be) followed by aan het then an infinitive - gerund (verb used as a noun)

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Write present continuous “The dogs are barking”. “I am doing the dishes”. “The children were playing “.

A

De honden zijn aan het blaffen.
Ik ben de afwas aan het doen.
De kinderen waren aan het spelen.

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