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What are Relative Pronouns?
Relative pronouns are words that connect a clause or phrase to a noun. In Dutch, the most common relative pronouns are die, dat, wie, and wat.
When to Use Each Relative Pronoun
- die: Used for people and plural nouns.
- dat: Used for singular neuter nouns.
- wie: Used for people, often like ‘who’ in English.
- wat: Used for things or concepts, often like ‘what’ in English.
Examples
| Dutch Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| De man die daar staat, is mijn vader. | The man who is standing there is my father. |
| De auto dat ik heb, is blauw. | The car that I have is blue. |
| Ik weet wie de leraar is. | I know who the teacher is. |
| Dat is het boek wat ik zocht. | That is the book that I was looking for. |
Tips
Remember:
- If you refer to a person, use die or wie.
- If you refer to an object or idea, use dat or wat.