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HideDefinition and usage of the Dutch diminutive
Besides plural nouns, the Dutch language also has 'verkleinwoorden' (small nouns). These are used frequently and not only used for small things, but for many other things. They can also refer to a certain attitude. You can make a noun smaller by adding '-je', '-tje', '-etje', '-pje'.
| Situation | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| You want to indicate that something is small. | Het boompje is aan het groeien. | The little tree is growing. |
| You want to refer to a certain attitude. | In het zonnetje met een glaasje wijn. | Enjoying the sunshine with a glass of wine. |
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1) Ending in '-je'
There are rules for determining which ending fits the noun to form the diminutive. Most nouns do not only get '-je' as an ending but also need extra letters.
| Noun | Verkleinwoord | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Het huis (the house) | Het huisje (the little house) | Het huisje staat langs de weg. | The little house is next to the road. |
| Het kind (the child) | Het kindje (the little child) | Het kindje is geboren. | The little child is born. |
2) Ending in '-tje'
The ending '-tje' is added to nouns that have:
- An ending in '-a', '-e', '-i', '-o', '-u', '-ij'/'-y' or '-w'.
(Nouns ending on a single '-a', '-i', '-o', '-u' get an extra vowel for the long vowel pronunciation.) - An ending in an unstressed '-er', '-el', '-en', '-or'.
- An ending in a long vowel followed by '-r', '-l', '-n'.
| Noun | Diminutive | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Het ei (the egg) | Het eitje (the little egg) | Het eitje wordt gekookt. | The little egg is getting cooked. |
| De auto (the car) | Het autootje (the little car) | Het autootje rijdt hard. | The little car drives fast. |
| De deken (the blanket) | Het dekentje (the little blanket) | Het dekentje is warm. | The little blanket is warm. |
| Het been (the leg) | Het beentje (the little leg) | Het beentje is gebroken. | The (little) leg is broken. |
3) Ending in '-etje'
'-etje' is added to nouns that have:
A short vowel ending followed by a single 'r', 'l', 'n', 'm', 'ng'. Except nouns that:
- End in unstressed '-el', '-er', '-en'.
- End in unstressed '-em'.
- End in unstressed '-ing'.
| Noun | Diminutive | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Het gezin (the family) | Het gezinnetje (the little family) | Het gezinnetje gaat op vakantie. | The little family goes on holiday. |
| Het ding (the thing) | Het dingetje (the little thing) | Het dingetje is kwijt. | The little thing is lost. |
Have a look at 'het gezinnetje'. The consonants at the end get doubled to keep the short vowel.
4) Ending in '-pje'
'-pje' is added to nouns that have:
- An ending in a long vowel followed by '-m'.
- An ending of '-lm' or '-rm'.
- An unstressed '-um' or '-em' ending.
| Noun | Diminutive | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| De arm (the arm) | Het armpje (the little arm) | Het armpje is kort. | The little arm is short. |
| Het museum (the museum) | Het museumpje (the little museum) | Het museumpje is niet groot. | The little museum is not big. |
5) ending in '-kje'
'-kje' is added to nouns that end in '-ng'. The last consonant of the noun, 'g', disappears.
| Noun | Diminutive | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| De koning (the king) | Het koninkje (the little king) | Het koninkje gaat naar Zweden. | The little king goes to Sweden. |
| De ketting (the necklace) | Het kettinkje (the little necklace) | Het kettinkje is mooi. | The little necklace is pretty. |
6) Irregular diminutives of Dutch nouns
There are some diminutives that are an exception to the rules mentioned above. The table below shows the irregular diminutives.
| Noun | Diminutive | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Het schip (the boat) | Het scheepje (the little boat) | Het scheepje vaart. | The little boat sails. |
| Het pad (the path) | Het paadje (the small path) | Het paadje eindigt hier. | The small path ends here. |
| Het vat (the barrel) | Het vaatje (the little barrel) | Het vaatje is gevuld. | The little barrel is filled. |
| De jongen (the boy) | Het jongetje (the little boy) | Het jongetje zwemt. | The little boy swims. |
| Het gat (the hole) | Het gaatje (the little hole) | Het gaatje is niet groot. | The small hole is not big. |
| Het glas (the glass) | Het glaasje (the little glass) | Het glaasje is vol. | The small glass is full. |
| Het blad (the leaf) | Het blaadje (the little leaf) | Het blaadje viel van de boom. | The little leaf fell from the tree. |
7) Plural diminutives of Dutch nouns
The plural of diminutives is formed by adding an '-s'.
Diminutive + s
| Dimunitive | Plural | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Het huisje (the little house) | De huisjes (the little houses) | De huisjes zijn ver weg. | The little houses are far away. |
| Het dekentje (the little blanket) | De dekentjes (the little blankets) | De dekentjes zijn warm. | The little blankets are warm. |
| Het gezinnetje (the little family) | De gezinnetjes (the little families) | De gezinnetjes kennen elkaar al lang. | The little families have known each other for some time. |
| Het museumpje (the little museum) | De museumpjes (the little museums) | De museumpjes zijn oud. | The little museums are old. |
| Het kettinkje (the little necklace) | De kettinkjes (the little necklaces) | De kettinkjes zijn mooi. | The little necklaces are pretty. |
| Het glaasje (the small glass) | De glaasjes (the small glasses) | De glaasjes zijn kapot. | The small glasses are broken. |
Train your skills with the exercises below.
Exercises
Exercise Dutch diminutives 1
Tip: The possible endings of Dutch diminutives are:
- '-je'
- '-tje'
- '-etje'
- '-pje'
- '-kje'
Het boek (the book) - Het (the little book)
De telefoon (the phone) - Het (the little phone)
Het huis (the house) - Het (the little house)
Het kind (the child) - Het (the little child)
De ketting (the necklace) - Het (the little necklace)
De fiets (the bike) - Het (the little bike)
Het glas (the glass) - Het (the little glass)
De jas (the jacket) - Het (the little jacket)
De schoen (the shoe) - Het (the little shoe)
De jongen (the boy) - Het (the little boy)
Exercise Dutch diminutives 2
Tip: The possible endings of Dutch diminutives are:
- '-je'
- '-tje'
- '-etje'
- '-pje'
- '-kje
Het wordt uitgelaten. (hond) - The little dog is being walked. (dog)
Hij neemt het mee. (telefoon) - He takes the little phone with him. (phone)
Wij willen een rode wijn. (glas) - We would like a small glass of red wine. (glass)
Jij moet het nieuwe aandoen. (rok)- You have to wear the new little skirt. (skirt)
Ik pak een van het bord. (kaas) - I grab a small piece of cheese of the plate. (cheese)
Zij zoeken een klein . (bord) - They are looking for a small plate. (plate)
Hij heeft een klein . (arm) - He has a little arm. (arm)
Er staat een in de wei. (geit) - There is a little goat in the meadow. (goat)
Kun je het in een doen? (tas) - Can you put it in a bag?
Ze heeft een gekregen. (bloem) - She got a little flower. (flower)
Exercises
Exercise Dutch diminutives 1
Tip: The possible endings of Dutch diminutives are:
- '-je'
- '-tje'
- '-etje'
- '-pje'
- '-kje'
Het boek (the book) - Het (the little book)
De telefoon (the phone) - Het (the little phone)
Het huis (the house) - Het (the little house)
Het kind (the child) - Het (the little child)
De ketting (the necklace) - Het (the little necklace)
De fiets (the bike) - Het (the little bike)
Het glas (the glass) - Het (the little glass)
De jas (the jacket) - Het (the little jacket)
De schoen (the shoe) - Het (the little shoe)
De jongen (the boy) - Het (the little boy)
Exercise Dutch diminutives 2
Tip: The possible endings of Dutch diminutives are:
- '-je'
- '-tje'
- '-etje'
- '-pje'
- '-kje
Het wordt uitgelaten. (hond) - The little dog is being walked. (dog)
Hij neemt het mee. (telefoon) - He takes the little phone with him. (phone)
Wij willen een rode wijn. (glas) - We would like a small glass of red wine. (glass)
Jij moet het nieuwe aandoen. (rok)- You have to wear the new little skirt. (skirt)
Ik pak een van het bord. (kaas) - I grab a small piece of cheese of the plate. (cheese)
Zij zoeken een klein . (bord) - They are looking for a small plate. (plate)
Hij heeft een klein . (arm) - He has a little arm. (arm)
Er staat een in de wei. (geit) - There is a little goat in the meadow. (goat)
Kun je het in een doen? (tas) - Can you put it in a bag?
Ze heeft een gekregen. (bloem) - She got a little flower. (flower)
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Michel B.
Hello,
I am a multilingual teacher with experience in teaching French to German, Japanese, English, Bulgarian and Italian-speaking students, etc. (levels A1 to C1).
I have been teaching French for 8 years in Luxemburg and now in Bulgaria for 4 years, to teenagers, housewives, businessmen, employees, doctors, etc. I can also help you with DELF and DALF preparation. I give lessons via Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams in several countries.
My teaching method for each class : a grammar point together with listening, a lot of speaking with conversation questions or games. While you speak, I write all the new words you need to express yourself, illustrated by pictures or translated in your language.
I do my best to make you feel comfortable to speak and for you to have a pleasant time. According to me, using humour will help you learn more easily.
Whether you need to learn French for business, integration in a French-speaking country or studying, I will be happy to help you. Do not hesitate to contact me for a free trial lesson.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Katia
I. C.
Katia is a very patient teacher with solid fundamentals. Strong fundamentals & dynamic to suit my progress in learning french!
Katia H.