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Breakdown of Ik kijk graag naar het nieuws na het avondeten.
ik
I
naar
to
na
after
kijken
to watch
het avondeten
the dinner
het nieuws
the news
Questions & Answers about Ik kijk graag naar het nieuws na het avondeten.
Why is it het nieuws and not de nieuws?
In Dutch, nieuws is a neuter noun, so it always takes the article het. When in doubt, you often have to memorize the correct article along with the noun.
What is the function of graag in Ik kijk graag?
Graag functions like “gladly” or “with pleasure.” It indicates that you enjoy or like doing the activity. So Ik kijk graag literally means “I watch gladly” or “I like to watch.”
Why do you say kijk naar instead of just kijk?
In Dutch, when referring to actively looking at something specific, you use kijken naar. It’s a fixed phrase meaning “to look at” or “to watch.”
Is avondeten always used instead of something like diner?
Avondeten literally means “evening meal” and is the common term. Diner is also used in Dutch, but it often refers to more formal or fancy meals. In everyday language, avondeten is more common.
Could I say na het eten instead of na het avondeten?
Yes. If the context is clear that you’re talking about the evening meal, na het eten works fine in casual conversation. However, na het avondeten makes it absolutely clear you mean the main evening meal.
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