English US » Dutch | 64 [sixty-four] | Negation 1

64 [vierenzestig] Ontkenning 1

I don’t understand the word.	Ik begrijp dat woord niet.
I don’t understand the sentence.	Ik begrijp de zin niet.
I don’t understand the meaning.	Ik begrijp de betekenis niet.
the teacher	de leraar
Do you understand the teacher?	Begrijpt u de leraar?
Yes, I understand him well.	Ja, ik begrijp hem goed.
the teacher	de lerares
Do you understand the teacher?	Begrijpt u de lerares?
Yes, I understand her well.	Ja, ik begrijp haar goed.
the people	de mensen
Do you understand the people?	Verstaat u die mensen?
No, I don’t understand them so well.	Nee, ik versta ze niet zo goed.
the girlfriend	de vriendin
Do you have a girlfriend?	Heeft u een vriendin?
Yes, I do.	Ja, ik heb er een.
the daughter	de dochter
Do you have a daughter?	Heeft u een dochter?
No, I don’t.	Nee, ik heb er geen.

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