Breakdown of We hebben weinig keuzes.
hebben
to have
we
we (unstressed form of wij)
de keuze
the choice
weinig
little / few
Questions & Answers about We hebben weinig keuzes.
Does Dutch use different words for 'few' choices versus 'little' time?
No, Dutch keeps it simple! You use weinig for both countable nouns like keuzes (choices) and uncountable nouns like tijd (time).
How would I change this sentence to say we have 'fewer' or 'the fewest' choices?
Weinig has irregular comparison forms, which is what this lesson is all about. To say 'We have fewer choices', you use minder: We hebben minder keuzes. For 'the fewest choices', you use de minste: We hebben de minste keuzes.
Why is the plural of keuze made with an -s instead of -en?
Most Dutch plurals add -en, but nouns ending in an unstressed -e (like keuze) usually just add an -s. This makes keuzes much easier to pronounce.
What is the difference between weinig keuzes and een paar keuzes?
Weinig keuzes means 'few choices' (a very small amount, highlighting that it is almost none). If you want to say 'a few choices' (meaning 'some choices', which is more positive), you use een paar keuzes.