Jij bent ook hier.

to be

Breakdown of Jij bent ook hier.

• jij: you
• hier: here
• ook: too

Questions & Answers about Jij bent ook hier.

Is there a difference between “Jij” and “Je”?

Yes! Jij is the stressed form, usually used when emphasizing or contrasting the subject (like “YOU are here!”). Je is the unstressed form, fitting more casual contexts. In the sentence Jij bent ook hier, using Jij places extra emphasis on you.

Where should I place “ook” in Dutch sentences?

In Dutch, ook (meaning also/too) typically appears after the verb or right before what it modifies. In Jij bent ook hier, it comes right after the verb bent. You might see other placements depending on emphasis, but Jij bent ook hier is the most natural.

Can I change the order to “Jij ook bent hier” or “Jij bent hier ook”?

Jij ook bent hier isn’t correct. Jij bent hier ook is grammatically acceptable, but it slightly shifts the emphasis to here. The most common phrasing is Jij bent ook hier, which emphasizes that you too are present.

What is the difference between “Jij bent ook hier” and “Ben jij ook hier?”

Jij bent ook hier is a statement: You are here too. Ben jij ook hier? is a question: Are you here too? The words are the same, but switching bent and jij changes it into a question in Dutch.

How do I pronounce the final “t” in “bent”?

In Dutch, you generally pronounce the t at the end of bent (like bent in English). It’s a clear, crisp t sound at the end—slightly less aspirated than in English, but still audible.