Quick Dutch Lesson 3: Yes or No Questions

Many learners struggle with forming yes/no questions in Dutch. The trick is simple: the verb comes first, then the subject.

Examples:
Are you Dutch? → Ben jij Nederlands?
Do you speak Dutch? → Spreek jij Nederlands?
Is he coming? → Komt hij?
Are we ready? → Zijn wij klaar?

Mini Exercise – Your Turn!
Translate these into Dutch:

1. Are you happy?

2. Do they live here?

3. Is she tired?

Answers:

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1. Ben jij blij?

2. Wonen zij hier?

3. Is zij moe?

Great job! Practicing this small structure every day helps you form questions naturally without thinking in English first.