Learn Dutch: Word order: The basics of building a sentence - with Niels!

Dutch beyond the very basics - Learn useful grammatical structures like: The basics of Dutch word order, and take your Dutch to the next level.
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[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Here's the first video in a series on Dutch word order. This is a topic I get a lot of questions on, and for good reason. It's not an easy topic. Since there is a lot to say about Dutch word order, I have limited myself to the basics for this video. Future videos will cover more advanced topics, so stay tuned or subscribe to the channel. Let me know what you think!

[@chaimaechahboun798]

dankjewel ik heb te veel gelert met jou 😊

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Dank je Chaimae! (correctie: geleerd :)

[@dropboxsimons7608]

Learn Dutch with Niels! Hi Niels I will leren ducth with you how I can be conect with you my E_ [e-mail]

[@deshajames5631]

ur awesome

[@dareenalaa5407]

Please we need more advanced topics ASAP

[@user-tg2ss5hs8u]

I learned more in theses 10min than I did in 3 years of dutch at school

[@PhilG221]

Similar story here. Learned more in 10 minutes than hours on Duolingo/Memrise.

[@geertwilders3161]

In what country did you learn Dutch at school

[@0zero560]

Yeah, where did you learn dutch at school

[@kevinputra4120]

Or maybe you're just dumb

[@goldenheart1667]

😂😂😂

[@linguadan]

Dankuwel. You have explained the mystery that the notorious Green Owl keeps hidden!

[@chaggy8409]

So true! Sneaky little Duo 😅

[@FrozenDung]

I wish duolingo gave rules as simple as you do, thank you Niels!

[@rishabhmalhotra7017]

Bro I have been trying to learn for dutch sentence building for like two years now. People unnecessarily complicate things and it goes over my head, but you just solved the most fundamental problem for me within 10 minutes! You are a great teacher! Definitely subscribing.

[@ashutoshpandey1681]

😅

[@codingjourney1549]

right?even teachers!

[@MukeshKumar-rx2zw]

Full agree - This is the best compared to all courses I have taken so far

[@rabiahssayny2340]

Jammer dat hij is gestopt met video's

[@elextraterrestreperuano3342]

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler". - Albert Einstein.. Thanks a lot Niels for making learning dutch simple and also not simpler at the same time =) ..

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

You're welcome Felix, glad you like the video. As promised, I'll cover some of the more difficult topics later (including the ones you requested)

[@josephlang6719]

You're so helpful! Best teacher ever.

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Thanks Joseph! Glad you like the video

[@kellykelly7901]

@@LearnDutchwithNiels Hi ... I would like to lern Dutch , how can i lern it , I no nothing , please help me

[@peeltom5218]

@@LearnDutchwithNiels Thanks, my teacher your the best when was learning

[@anthonymcglinch7503]

Seconded. I've been having so many problems understanding syntax and word order. This was incredibly helpful, Niel!

[@suma145]

In these 11 mins, I learned more than what i learned in the 9 months i stayed in the NL smh

[@sadsimp3771]

same lmaooo

[@jamesarmel]

I really wish you were still making content! Dutch language teachers have really taken off the last couple of years on KZbin (especially since your last videos were made), and your explanations are by far the CLEAREST among all the best content creators. This and your lightbulb moment inducing explanation of the use of "er" are two prime examples! Would love to see you return to (re-)join the ranks of the best Dutch language instructors on KZbin!

[@whocares2087.1]

This guy seems ripped out of a painting from 300 years ago

[@ST-rm3bz]

directfunebru 💕

[@ST-rm3bz]

No. He meant he looks lovely.

[@kijwmrowisko942]

man, man, man... NEVER in my life some explain me basic of Dutch that qucik and simple! GREAT WORK!

[@cristinagonzalez4769]

Exacto!

[@soul105]

FINALLY! A good, simple, and straight to the point method to teach something that is really difficult for beginners. Thank you very much for this video, you're awesome! Please continue the good work :-)

[@DiMo28]

Niels, you da man! I've been struggling with this and you make it easy. Ik houd van de baard.

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Dank je! ;-) Ik ben blij dat het helpt

[@heavenlytroopers4081]

I'm jealous. I want to get a lot better.

[@abbigalekunz4762]

I am spending a year abroad and have been taking Dutch lessons for about 2weeks,and nothing has helped me as much as this 11 minute video. Thank you so much this saved my life living in holland

[@guts1859]

I'm afrikaans and I'm really interested in not only the Netherlands as a nation, but in the language and culture. I love learning about the "father" of my language.

[@markjasper1127]

Very clear explanation of one of the most difficult parts of the language differences. Foundational.

[@ega9499]

You made something seemingly complicated very simple to understand. Also, your explanation of what a subject and verb are is such an easy explanation for those who don’t understand grammar in general. This is helpful to those people who were never taught basic grammar, so have no idea what is meant by a verb etc. Stating that a verb is an action word is such a great way to clarify it. You do not seem to have made any recent videos. That is a pity as you are a born teacher, but, it’s great that these videos are still on the web helping many throughout the years, become fluent in Dutch. Goed leuk with whatever your endeavours are now.

[@Char-me4qy]

This is a phenomenally good video, it's amazing how clearly you present a complex topic. I love studying languages but I always find grammar confusing, your video explained everything in a way that made sense. I'm currently learning Dutch and your videos are a joy to watch! Thank you so much!

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Char - thanks for your comment! I'm glad my method works for you :-)

[@hmz7z410]

You are letterly talking about the topics that i really want you to talk about... Thank you man

[@DarkRanger882046]

Amazing, I have took the dutch class for one month. But I can not build my own sentence yet. After watching your video, I can do it. You are the best teacher!!!!

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Good job! I'm glad you like the video

[@hielllln1834]

you are incredible!!!! my dutch teacher has been explaining this for 4 lessons and i didn't understand, but you, in an 11 minutes video, explained it clear and in a convenient way!! thank you very much!

[@OruDutchMalayali]

You are an amazing teacher! I have never understood the 'word order basics' so well before. Thanks a ton, Neils!

[@khushnumawasim9170]

I have been learning Dutch on Duolingo for almost a year now but still, I was having a hard time to get the order of the words in a sentence! I was trying to find a pattern on my own and felt like ripping my head off! You made it so easy , Thank you very much!

[@jaspervermeulen6705]

Finally I can start making sentences in Dutch! All thanks to you Niels!

[@TBruwno]

Niels, your lesson is absolutely amazing. You took only 8 minutes to make me clearly and effortlessly understand something I've been struggling with for the last 5-6 days, reading all sorts of materials, from grammar books to academic essays on that issue.... Anyway! Thanks a lot man! 🙃

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Hi Bruno! Good to hear, I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks!

[@krishnahappysmile]

This is a very informative video... Cleared a lot of things I didn't understand in my Dutch classes. Thank you so much.

[@marijkeransijn4203]

Wow, so helpful for my Dutch lessons. I'm tutoring a half Italian/haf Dutch boy of 12 who will find this very helpful, as will my Chinese student who is preparing for the inburgering. Thank you!

[@ognjenradosavljevic9519]

6 months of dutch at a university and this guy teaches me dutch word order in 11 minutes, better than my actual lecturers

[@sofitocyn100]

Tells a lot about the pathetic level in university. It's crazy to know that people like you will get a diploma without even speaking the language

[@nivasds4406]

Well articulated video. One of the most efficiently delivered lecture. To the point. Keep up the great work. Learnt a lot

[@sondraturnbull]

This is so helpful! I've been learning Dutch for years and this is the best explanation I've ever been given for word order. Thank you.

[@antoniomonteiro2856]

Your explanation is way better than the one I found in some books. Thank you.

[@yeftayogiyanto]

It helps me to understand what I'm confuse about. Thank you Niels!

[@altonbrek]

Brilliant video, everyvtime I watch Niel's videos I learn more Dutch. In fact, I have watched each of them several times because they are excellent!

[@PianoRouge55]

Hello! I've just decided to study Dutch today because I'm going to visit an old friend in Amsterdam this summer. It's so clear and easy to understand! Thank you so much. I'll keep watching your videos!

[@mirabellescholten3475]

Fantastic explanation -- very simple! Thanks !!

[@kwangwu8923]

Your videos are very helpful. Thanks Niels!

[@carolinaceballos6267]

Niels thanks! My mother language is Spanish, but I live in Curacao! I so happy to find your videos, there are so easy for me!

[@yt-mca]

OMG! You did it again Niels! Another simple video with a mind blowing effect :) Congrats!

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Thanks! Glad you like the videos!

[@yt-mca]

Learn Dutch with Niels! Btw: Why does "that film" translates into "die fim" and not "dat film"?

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Because it's 'de film'. 'Dat' is only used with 'het' words. Watch my video on dit, dat, deze & die for more info!

[@dea13]

Learn Dutch with Niels! But why die and not deze? 😉

[@johankasl4556]

@@LearnDutchwithNiels Loóóove yur lesons Your grate

[@annettenovak2016]

Amazing! I'm so happy to have found your videos, they're incredibly helpful. Dankjewel!

[@danielalejandrochavarriagu4265]

Great video, congrats. Keep them coming!

[@JustFlourishToday]

Finally a real teacher, thank you so much...this was so helpful🤗

[@maxamedabdiraxman8589]

Thanks it's very good lesson. Please keep doing posting great job you sharing with online community

[@sapnasharma9875]

Thanks for the information in this simple way..

[@haroldwood1394]

This was a beautifully clear explanation. Thank you, Niels!

[@junebrown8207]

I really enjoyed this video even though I am at the very beginning of learning Dutch. When I say very beginning I mean that I still have to learn the Dutch Alphabet and how to pronounce each letter properly in Dutch. So you can see how much of a beginner I really am. But this video is wonderful. It is so clear and concise as to the structure of a sentence in Dutch. Thank you so much for this video and please make more videos on this subject of sentences as this is really helpful. I really want to learn the Dutch language so I will keep an eye out for more of your videos. Thanks once again.

[@AMathew]

OMG! I learned more dutch in 10min then I did in 3 years of dutch learning at school. Niels you cleared lot of answers

[@aleix3647]

Hello Niels. This is so good. Looking forward for the next video of this sentence building basic series. Thanks for your work.

[@elisacavoto6717]

This was really helpful and so clearly explained! Thanks a lot Niels!

[@demoode1]

Hello Bro and thanks for this amazing videos, you really make Dutch look easy and fun to learn, the "word order" subject is one of the hardest things in Dutch, it would be great if you can make another video more in-depth with a lot of examples about that, lets say this one is the basic and the new video will be in-depth of it, Thanks a lot for your efforts. Cheers.

[@eilish7598]

Hoi! Hoe gaat het met jou? Dank je wel voor die informaties ! Je bent super helpfull 😉 My Dutch book wasn’t enough and I was looking for a Dutch person to explain the basics on how to creat a correct sentence and THERE YOU ARE MATE ! 🥰 I was learning vocabs and verbs and prépositions but not how to creat a sentence ( order of things ) so thank you very much for doing those videos ! Wave 👋 from France 🇫🇷

[@lindawentink2725]

Brilliant! Thank you. So clearly explained.

[@Batzyira]

Thank you Niels! This is very much appreciated!

[@fabianpanichi9164]

I have been studying Dutch for 2 years and this video helped me to understand much more about this language. Thank you very much, you are a good teacher.

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Thanks Fabian! That means a lot to me

[@diverstalent]

Dankjewel Niels!

[@nazimraza9710]

Sir, please make more Dutch grammatical videos.These clips are really helpful & easier to us to learn Dutch. We are waiting for more.......

[@sandechoir]

Bedankt dit is heel handig en makkelijk manier om Nederlands te leren , ik ben hier blij mee . groetjes

[@kenshelby7801]

I spent a year with my dutch partner and I never understood WHY i just throw the verbs around so this is very helpful

[@jackcrow6453]

I'm planning on adding Dutch as my third language, and this video was great! Instant sub!

[@n.quicke4822]

Jack Crow hope that’s going well I’m in the same boat

[@yswankhede]

Very nice explanation and you made it very easy for learning dutch. Keep up the good work. Waiting for other videos as well. All the best.

[@chiquicaguiat30]

It’s very clear and understandable how you teach. Thank you. A lot of help tp create a sentence.👍👍👍

[@tigistigeber3057]

Thanks Niels for the easy way to teach us how to make sentences. this is super easy!!

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

I'm glad you like it!

[@mariadelcarmenortizcruz4279]

this helped me a lot!!! I have been learning Dutch since a few months ago, but I got very confused because of the grammar, dank u wel!!!

[@kreem7942]

It’s really stupid grammar

[@mariadebake5483]

@@kreem7942 Natuurlijk niet

[@analyser6397]

Very tidy and understandable....thank you so much.

[@Nana-ed1rr]

You have no idea how helpful this video is! Thank you

[@mojgan12]

that's a very good video.thanks a lot.I wait for the next videos about this subject

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Thanks Mojgan!

[@silvidani2008]

woooww...its the biggest problem for me to speak dutch. but now you make it so simple to understand it. Hartelijk dank Niel..

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Glad it helps Silvi! Thanks for letting me know.

[@RomPontifex]

Exceptional video. Very helpful, thanks Niels!

[@andreinabaez6199]

Excellent Video . Great Explanation . Bravo !

[@yousfaouedraogo7071]

I have been wondering about sentences contruction in dutch and it wanted to drive me crazy (lol) but thanks to your video these sufferings are in the past. I really enjoyed it thanks Niels. Do you have videos on inversion in sentences?

[@Locn.dn95]

Thank you so much Niels! This is really helpful to me! Keep doing this !

[@JayDee-eg3qw]

Thank you sooo much, for explaining in a very simple way.

[@tthkkkkk]

"Dutch grammar is hard" "Laughs in finnish"

[@cheorry3141]

Ö Ö i felt that one

[@karp_]

Im a Dutch person learning Finnish- and yes it is quite hard-

[@Dante20321]

“Laughs in Mandarin”

[@QuantumDarkness]

Speaking of word order I can't figure out where to put "niet". l feel like I'm only about 50% on Duolingo. In case you're looking for video ideas. btw this video was very helpful.

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Yes, this will definitely be the subject of a future video. It's a pretty complex topic, so I'm still thinking about a way I can teach it without getting too technical. Thanks!

[@adorasau]

The way you teach is excellent. This is what I was looking for. Thank you. Subscribed now.

[@Databoa2610]

Thanks for posting Dutch lessons. Much appreciated

[@christophermohr9606]

Niels, if I am a newcomer to speaking Dutch, which video in your series should I view first?

[@LearnDutchwithNiels]

Hi Christopher, thanks for watching my channel. Unfortunately I don't have quite enough videos yet to be able to say that it's a full program. I would recommend finding an existing method and supplementing it with my videos, as well as other materials that you can find. It's always best to use multiple sources and methods when learning a language: It'll help you understand things better, and it'll keep you from getting bored

[@christophermohr9606]

Thank you. I like that idea.

[@bteuben-faber8215]

@@christophermohr9606 And it will be helpfull as well to take Dutch children's books or language- education-programmes: Like 'The caterpillar'/'Rupsje Nooitgenoeg' or the Alphabet for toddlers, Peppa Big in Dutch and video's of Schooltelevisie. It is fun & helpfull!

[@lxxxvi8898]

The dutch Grammar is mostly the same as the german. So I don't must learn the grammar😀

[@merhawibeyene9830]

Levent A kannst du jetzt Netherland sprechen bro

[@kofinsiah2159]

Thank you, Neils. Your teaching is very clear. This is my first time, and I will try and watch your other lessons.

[@nataliapolari]

You are so chilled.... you make Dutch seems easy!

[@davidrestrepomartina8150]

Amazing teacher!!! Impossible to make it more clear. Thank you

[@cristiboc1224]

Made my day. Thank you for doing such a great job!

[@germangutierrez]

I really like your approach and your videos. Looking forward for the second part.

[@viviensoo7077]

This is very helpful and most important is that is easy to understand. Great job! Thank you.

[@balwantpadaki6183]

Such an amazing teacher! Very grateful. 👍

[@candilious]

You just got one subscriber 🎉 thanks for this. It's really helpful 👌

[@Ease2k6]

This video has been huge for me. Thank you kindly, Niels.

[@PramodYadav027]

Respect! Best video I saw so far on learning dutch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@neideadams135]

Great Video!! Thanks for your explanation, very clear and at least I can understand this subject now!! Please, keep up the good work!

[@marlandmobile]

Very easy to understand! Congratulations and thank you!

[@adamk8727]

Gorgeous explanation Niels! You’re fabulous teacher for simplifying things! Thanks! I’ve subscribed already!

[@rafaharafat4824]

Thanks for the clear and simple and nice explanation you made it easier great job

[@Biincg]

Excellent video 🙏. Thanks A LOT! Duidelijk & kort. Perfect 👍

[@josepartida1711]

Wow! I just stumbled upon your channel and I just have to say that it is really helpful. I visited Amsterdam two winters ago and I really enjoyed listening to the sound of Dutch. I really like it.

[@g.s.2061]

This was a very helpful video for me. Thank you and hope you will keep posting such videos.

[@lenickramone]

Your videos are helping me a lot in the Dutch learning process

[@StartledPancake]

Geweldig les, hartelijk bedankt Niels.

[@Tritanium47]

Liking your video Niel. the simple the better. Eager to watch your other video. Hartelijk bedankt!

[@willlumi5919]

I've been getting my ass beaten up by Duolingo with those word orders. My husband and his family, the native speakers, can't explain properly to me, just to stay whether it is wrong. Thank you so much, man!!!!!!!!!

[@luzvimindalacerna892]

Very helpful video! Kudos to you, Niel!

[@kattyailin2470]

This is the first of your videos that I watched. You explain very well and I think it would be nice to continue this activity. Thank you for making our Dutch learning journey easier :D