Hij eet ook brood.

He also eats bread.

Breakdown of Hij eet ook brood.

• hij: he
• ook: also
• eten: to eat
• het brood: the bread

Questions & Answers about Hij eet ook brood.

Why is ook placed after eet in the sentence?

In Dutch, adverbs like ook (meaning “also”) often follow the verb they modify. So, in Hij eet ook brood, the word ook naturally comes right after eet to indicate that he does something in addition to something else.

How is the verb eten conjugated with hij?

The Dutch verb eten (“to eat”) is conjugated as:

• Ik eet
• Jij/Je eet
• Hij/Zij/Het eet
• Wij eten
• Jullie eten
• Zij eten

So, with hij, we use hij eet.

Can I say Hij ook eet brood instead?

No. Adverbs usually do not come between the subject (hij) and the verb (eet). Placing ook before eet sounds unnatural or may imply a different emphasis, so Hij eet ook brood is the typical word order.

What if I say Hij eet brood ook?

Although you may occasionally hear it, Hij eet brood ook is less common and sounds somewhat unnatural. Standard Dutch tends to place ook directly after the verb, which is why Hij eet ook brood is preferred.

How do I pronounce Hij eet ook brood correctly?

• Hij: Pronounce it like “hey,” but with a slightly opened vowel.
• eet: Similar to pronouncing “ate,” but shorter.
• ook: Like the English “oak,” but again slightly shorter.
• brood: Rhymes with the English “road,” but with a slightly more rounded “oo” sound.