Understanding the Use of ‘c’ and ‘k’

In Dutch, you often need to know when to use the letter ‘c’ and when to use ‘k’. This can change the meaning of a word. Let’s break it down simply!

When to Use ‘k’

• Use ‘k’ at the beginning of words.
• Use ‘k’ before the vowels ‘a’, ‘o’, ‘u’.
• Examples:

When to Use ‘c’

• Use ‘c’ at the beginning of words when the following vowel is ‘e’, ‘i’, or ‘y’.
• Examples:

Practice Makes Perfect

Now that you know when to use ‘c’ and ‘k’, try to remember these rules as you practice your Dutch spelling!