use of wat

The use of "wat"

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Introduction to the use of "wat" in Dutch

Introduction to the Use of "Wat" in Dutch
The Dutch word "wat" is very flexible and can be used in different ways. Here are the main uses:

1. As a Question Word:

"Wat" is used to ask questions, similar to "what" in English.
Example:
What are you doing?

Example:
What is that?

2. To Refer Back to Something:

"Wat" can be used to refer back to something that was mentioned before.

Example:
I don't understand what you mean.

Example:
Everything that he said was true.

3. To Mean "Something" or "Anything":

"Wat" can mean "something" or "anything" in certain contexts.
Example:
Do you have something to eat?

Example:
Has anything happened?

4. To Indicate a Small Amount:

"Wat" can informally indicate a small amount, like "some."
Example:
I need some money.

Example:
There is still some soup left.

Test

1. What are you doing?

2. What is that?

3. I don not understand what you mean

4. Everything that he said was true

5. Do you have something to eat?

6. Has anything happened?

7. I need some money

8. There is still some soup left

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