Learn Dutch · A2
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Simple Past Tense (Imperfect)
Grammar: Simple Past Tense (Onvoltooid Verleden Tijd).
The simple past (imperfect) in Dutch is used for ongoing past actions, narratives, and storytelling.
- Ik werkte gisteren thuis.
- I worked at home yesterday.
- Zij woonde vroeger in Amsterdam.
- She used to live in Amsterdam.
- We betaalden de huur elke maand.
- We paid the rent every month.
- Hij spaarde geld voor een auto.
- He saved money for a car.
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