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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