Learn Dutch · B1

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Conditional: zou & zouden

Grammar: Zou & Zouden: The Dutch Conditional.

Use "zou" (singular) or "zouden" (plural) + infinitive for hypothetical situations, polite requests, and wishes.

Ik zou graag een koffie willen bestellen.: I would like to order a coffee.
Als ik rijk was, zou ik een huis kopen.: If I were rich, I would buy a house.
Zouden jullie morgen kunnen komen?: Would you (all) be able to come tomorrow?
Hij zou eigenlijk harder moeten werken.: He really should work harder.

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