Dutch questions, answered

Here are some of the questions frequently asked by Dutch learners, with simple and easy-to-grasp answers.

What's the difference between de and het?

How long does it take to learn Dutch?

What's the difference between want and omdat?

What's the difference between hun and hen?

What does maar mean at the end of a sentence?

What does wel mean?

What does nog mean?

What's the difference between alsjeblieft and alstublieft?

What's the difference between wou and wilde?

What's the difference between kennen and weten?

What does zich mean and when is it used?

When is hoewel used and when is alhoewel?

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