de tijd→ timeDutch word meaning
"de tijd" is a A1-level Dutch word meaning "time". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences
The Tortoise and the Hare
"Ik heb tijd om te rusten."
"I have time to rest."
Two Friends Planning
'Hoe laat is de film?' vraagt Julia.
'What time is the movie?' asks Julia.
Asking the Time
'Hoe laat is het?'
'Do you have the time?'
Walking Into Wrong Class
'Oh nee!' zegt Max als hij ziet hoe laat het is.
'Oh no!' Max says when he sees the time.
Burning the Food
De tijd gaat snel voorbij.
Time passes quickly.
Drinking Enough Water
'Ik ben de hele tijd moe,' zegt ze.
'I feel tired all the time,' she says.
Making a Reservation
Ze koos de datum en tijd.
She selected the date and time.
Making an Excuse
Hij keek op zijn telefoon en zag de tijd.
He looked at his phone and saw the time.
Phone Conversation
'Ik weet het, de tijd vliegt zo snel!' beaamde Lisa.
'I know, time flies so fast!' Lisa agreed.
The Theater Play
Het stuk had haar eraan herinnerd hoe kostbaar tijd met dierbaren werkelijk is.
The play had reminded her how precious time with loved ones really is.
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