Grammar

Demonstratives: Dit, Dat, Deze, Die

Dutch has four demonstratives. For nearby things: 'dit' (this, with het-words) and 'deze' (this, with de-words). For distant things: 'dat' (that, with het-words) and 'die' (that, with de-words). At A0 level, just start using them — 'dit' and 'dat' are the most useful for pointing at things.

Dit is goed.

This is good.

'Dit' = this (het-word or general use). Great for pointing at things nearby.

Dat is duur!

That is expensive!

'Dat' = that (het-word or general use). Use when something is further away.

Deze koffie is lekker.

This coffee is tasty.

'Deze' = this (de-word). 'Koffie' is a de-word, so use 'deze'.

Die man spreekt Engels.

That man speaks English.

'Die' = that (de-word). 'Man' is a de-word, so use 'die'.