Dutch Word Order Tool
Practice Dutch sentence order by dragging and dropping words into the correct order.
This tool specifically helps with the order of verbs and adverbs in Dutch
Sentence Type
Dutch Word Order
Click on the word categories below, then drag or click on the words to build your sentence below.
Build Your Sentence
How To Use the Dutch Word Order Tool
This interactive tool helps you practice Dutch sentence structure and word order. Drag and drop words to build sentences and see how Dutch word order changes in different contexts.
What You Can Practice
- Basic word order: Subject + Verb + Object structure
- Second verb placement: How auxiliary verbs affect sentence structure
- Verbkicker (subordinate clauses): Verb placement in dependent clauses
- Separable verbs: How verb particles separate in sentences
- Adverb placement: Time, manner, and place expressions
- Inversion: When adverbs start sentences
Learning Tips
- Start with the basic sentence and gradually add adverbs
- Notice how the verb moves when you change sentence types
- Practice with different subjects to see verb conjugation
- Try placing adverbs at the beginning to see inversion
- Use the translation toggle to check your understanding
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