What is a Plural with an Apostrophe?
In Dutch, sometimes we use an apostrophe (‘) when making plural forms of certain nouns. This typically happens with words that end in a vowel or a sound that makes it hard to add ‘s’ directly. Using an apostrophe helps avoid confusion.
When Do We Use It?
- When a word ends in a vowel (like a, e, i, o, u)
- When adding ‘s’ would make pronunciation difficult
Examples:
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| baby’s | baby’s |
| auto’s | cars |
| foto’s | photos |
| broodjes | breads (no apostrophe needed) |
Summary
Remember: Use an apostrophe in plural forms for words ending in a vowel to keep it clear and easy to read!