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Wil or wilt? Posted by Sten on Dec 17, 2018
A rather small conundrum, but an important one if you want to understand Dutch properly: is it jij wil or jij wilt? Small difference, but is it significant? Let’s find out. The difference of one letter Willen (to want) is an important verb, often a hulpwerkwoord (auxiliary verb). The official conjugation is as follows: ik wil (I want) jij/u wilt (you (informal)/you (formal) want) hij/zij/het…
The Netherlands Has a New Cabinet Posted by Karoly Molina on Oct 29, 2017
Seven months after the election, the new Dutch cabinet has been sworn in. The negotiation talks between the different political parties lasted longer than expected, but, the work can finally begin. On Thursday morning, the new cabinet, nicknamed Rutte III in the news, met with King Willem-Alexander. The new kabinet is comprised of 10 women and…
What happens with burn out in the Netherlands? Posted by Karoly Molina on Aug 30, 2017
According to the Rijksoverheid website, 1 million people in the Netherlands suffer burn-out related symptoms. The Netherlands is one of the countries with the most burn-out related complaints in Europe. But what is burn out and what happens when you are burned out and live in the Netherlands? What is it? The website Gezondheidsplein.nl defines…
Mental Health in the Netherlands Posted by Karoly Molina on Aug 16, 2017
I wrote before about going to the huisarts or the doctor when it comes to a regular cold or fever. Today’s post focuses on a more serious matter, but one that affects many people: mental health. According to the Trimbos Instituut, about 20% of Dutch adults suffer from depression during their lifetime and 13% of mothers suffer from…
6 Things to Know About Babies in the Netherlands Posted by Karoly Molina on Aug 9, 2017
Whether you are planning to have a baby in the Netherlands or just have friends and family here who will, having babies in the Netherlands comes with its own customs and traditions. Below is a list of the most useful things to know about having babies in the Netherlands: Thuisbevalling Thuisbevalling or a home birth…
Talking About Time in Dutch Posted by Karoly Molina on Jul 30, 2017
In the land of agendas and appointments, talking about time is essential. The following are some essential words and phrases you can use when setting up your next appointment. Hoe laat wil je afspreken? It is useful to know how to ask at what time you would like to set up an appointment. While your…
Dutch Cyclists and Tom Dumoulin Posted by Karoly Molina on May 31, 2017
Anyone who has visited the Netherlands knows that the Dutch are the masters of cycling. Regardless of the weather, the Dutch can cycle, hold their umbrella, drink a smoothie and share this on Snapchat all at the same time. During this year’s Giro d’Italia, Tom Dumoulin proved just how good Dutch cyclists are. Tom Dumoulin…