Giving Instructions Flashcards
1
Q
Most polite way or indirect
A
Use willen of kunnen.
2
Q
Wil je je handen wassen?
A
Do you want to wash your hands.
3
Q
Kunt u me vanavond bellen?
A
Can you call me tomorrow.
4
Q
More direct way of giving instructions
A
Use Moet or Moeten.
5
Q
Je moet je handen wassen.
A
You have to wash your hands.
6
Q
Jullie moeten op tijd komen.
A
You all have to come on time.
7
Q
Imperative form
A
The verb always takes the singular ‘ik’ form.
8
Q
Was je handen!
A
Wash your hands.
9
Q
Bel me vanavond!
A
Call me tomorrow.
10
Q
How to politely use the imperative form
A
By using ‘maar’ or ‘maar even’.
11
Q
Ga maar zitten
A
Just sit down.
12
Q
Kom maar even binnen
A
Just come in for a moment.