Breakdown of Hoeveel euro kost het kaartje?
het kaartje
the ticket
de euro
the euro
hoeveel
how much / how many
kosten
to cost
Questions & Answers about Hoeveel euro kost het kaartje?
Does hoeveel mean "how much" or "how many"?
It means both! In Dutch, hoeveel is a single word used for both countable things ("how many") and uncountable things ("how much"). In this sentence, it translates best as "how many".
Why is it euro and not the plural euro's?
In Dutch, units of measurement, time, and currencies usually stay in the singular form when they follow a number or a question word like hoeveel. Because of this rule, you say hoeveel euro instead of "hoeveel euro's".
Why does the verb kost come before the subject het kaartje?
When you start a question with a question word or phrase like hoeveel euro, the verb and the subject swap places. The verb (kost) must come right after the question phrase, immediately followed by the subject (het kaartje).
Is kaartje a diminutive word?
Yes! It ends in -je, which makes it a diminutive (a "little" version of a word). The base word is de kaart (the card). For entrance or travel tickets, the Dutch always use the diminutive het kaartje. Note that all diminutive words use the article het.
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