Usages of ik
Ik drink water.
I drink water.
Ik eet een appel.
I eat an apple.
Ik zwem in het meer.
I swim in the lake.
Ik hoor muziek.
I hear music.
Ik loop naar school.
I walk to school.
Ik drink geen koffie.
I do not drink coffee.
Ik heb geen fiets.
I do not have a bicycle.
Ik zie de vogel niet.
I do not see the bird.
Ik eet geen taart.
I do not eat cake.
Ik koop geen kattenvoer.
I do not buy cat food.
Ik zing niet.
I do not sing.
Ik zwem niet in het meer.
I do not swim in the lake.
Ik koop hondenvoer en kattenvoer.
I buy dog food and cat food.
Ik wacht voor de bioscoop.
I wait in front of the cinema.
Hoe stop ik deze fiets?
How do I stop this bike?
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