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de rij→ lineDutch word meaning

"de rij" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "line". Below you can find 21 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.

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Example Sentences

At the Post Office
A1Everyday Situations

At the Post Office

Er stonden veel mensen in de rij te wachten.

There were many people waiting in line.

The Mispronunciation
A1Funny Mistakes

The Mispronunciation

Tom wacht in de rij.

Tom waits in line.

Waiting in Line
A1Everyday Situations

Waiting in Line

Er is een lange rij.

There is a long line.

Ordering Fast Food
A1Everyday Situations

Ordering Fast Food

Tom wacht in de rij.

Tom waits in line.

The Queue at the Bank
A1Everyday Situations

The Queue at the Bank

Er is een lange rij mensen.

There is a long queue of people.

At the Airport
A2Everyday Situations

At the Airport

Ze vond hem en sloot aan in de rij.

She found it and joined the queue.

A Weekend in Paris
A2Travel

A Weekend in Paris

Er stonden veel toeristen in de rij te wachten.

There were many tourists waiting in line.

Theme Park Adventure
A2Entertainment

Theme Park Adventure

De rij was erg lang, dus moesten ze veertig minuten wachten.

The line was very long, so they had to wait forty minutes.

At the Concert
A2Entertainment

At the Concert

De rij was erg lang.

The line was very long.

Delayed Flight
A2Travel

Delayed Flight

Er was een lange rij, maar het kon hen niet schelen.

There was a long queue, but they did not mind.

Toevallig waren hun stoelen in dezelfde rij.

By chance, their seats were in the same row.

The Queue Jumper
A2Everyday Situations

The Queue Jumper

Anna had haar boodschappen gedaan en stond in de rij te wachten.

Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.

At City Hall
A2Everyday Situations

At City Hall

Er was geen rij, dus ze betaalde meteen met haar bankpas.

There was no line, so she paid immediately with her bank card.

Accidentally Being Rude
A2Funny Mistakes

Accidentally Being Rude

Emma wachtte geduldig in de rij.

Emma waited in line patiently.

First Flight Alone
A2Travel

First Flight Alone

De rij was lang, maar hij ging snel.

The queue was long, but it moved quickly.

Returning an Item
A2Everyday Situations

Returning an Item

Er stond een korte rij mensen te wachten.

There was a short line of people waiting.

Renting a Car
A2Travel

Renting a Car

Anna wachtte tien minuten in de rij.

Anna waited in line for ten minutes.

Lost Luggage
A2Travel

Lost Luggage

Tom liep naar het kantoor en sloot zich aan bij een korte rij.

Tom walked to the office and joined a short queue.

The Parking Ticket
A2Everyday Situations

The Parking Ticket

Er was een lange rij bij de kassa.

There was a long line at the counter.

The Theater Play
B1Entertainment

The Theater Play

Er stond al een lange rij mensen te wachten om binnen te komen.

There was already a long line of people waiting to enter.

Ze hadden uitstekende stoelen op de vijfde rij, dicht bij het podium.

They had excellent seats in the fifth row, close to the stage.

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