Dutch articles: word groups with ‘de’ and ‘het’ to facilitate your learning

Articles… All Dutch language learners have mixed feelings about this topic. Compared with the English language rules of when to use which article, ie., ‘an’, ‘a’ or ‘the’, the rules concerning Dutch articles, or often the lack thereof, can be confusing. To make it easier for you to learn the rules of using de and het, we have put together lots of helpful information on this subject.

Public holidays in the Netherlands: How to plan your holidays in a clever way

The Dutch are smart and plan bridging days to stretch the weekends. Assuming the traditional five-day-a-week system, by taking just one day off work, e.g. the Friday after Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day), you get to enjoy a four-day long weekend! Most Dutch people, whenever possible, take advantage of the holidays and spend their free time actively. …

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