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Dialogue

Kan ik een gespecificeerde factuur krijgen in plaats van een eenvoudig bonnetje?

kahn ik un khuh-speh-see-fee-SAYR-duh fak-TOOR KRY-ghun in PLAHTS vahn un AYN-vow-dukh BAW-net-yuh? Could I have a detailed invoice instead of a simple receipt?

Ik kan er een maken. Zal ik elke dienst apart vermelden?

ik kahn ur un MAH-kun. zahl ik EL-kuh dinst uh-PART vur-MEL-dun? I can prepare one. Should I list each service separately?

Het is voor mijn administratie op het werk, dus elke dienst moet duidelijk vermeld staan.

hut iss vohr mine aht-mee-nee-STRAHT-see op ut werk, doos EL-kuh dinst moot DOY-duh-luk vur-MELT sthahn. It is for work records, so each service needs to be clear.

Ik kan de kamer, het ontbijt en de wasserij op aparte regels vermelden.

ik kahn duh KAH-mur, ut ont-BEYT un duh WAH-suh-RYE op uh-PAHR-tuh RAY-khuls vur-MEL-dun. I can list the room, breakfast, and laundry on separate lines.

Wilt u de wasservice apart van de kamerprijs vermelden?

vilt oo duh WAH-sur-viss-uh uh-PART vahn duh KAH-mur-price vur-MEL-dun? Please keep the laundry service separate from the room charge.

Ik maak die versie terwijl u wacht.

ik mahk dee VUR-see tur-WYLE oo wahkht. I will prepare that version while you wait.

Dan kan mijn kantoor het document gemakkelijker verwerken.

DAHN kahn mine kan-TOHR ut doh-kyoo-MENT khuh-MAH-kuh-luh-kur vur-WAIR-kuhn. That will make it easier for my office to process.

Ik voeg bovenaan ook een korte beschrijving toe.

ik vookh boh-vuh-NAHN ohk un KOR-tuh buh-SKHREY-ving too. I will add a short description at the top as well.

Dat zou vragen moeten voorkomen wanneer ik het document indien.

daht zow VRAH-khun MOO-tun vohr-KOH-mun wah-NAIR ik ut doh-kyoo-MENT in-DEEN. That should prevent questions when I submit the document.

Controleer de gegevens voordat ik het afdruk.

kon-troh-LAIR duh khuh-KHAY-vuns vohr-DAHT ik ut AHF-drook. Please check the details before I print it.

Word by Word

Kan “Kan” means “can” or, in this question, “could”: the speaker is politely asking whether they may receive something. It appears at the beginning of the question “Kan ik een gespecificeerde factuur krijgen”. A reusable question pattern is “Kan ik ... krijgen?” when asking whether you can receive something.

ik “ik” means “I” and identifies the person making the request or performing the action. In “Kan ik een gespecificeerde factuur krijgen”, it follows “Kan” in the question. Use “ik” when referring to yourself as the subject.

een “een” means “a” or “an” before the requested invoice and receipt. It introduces one non-specific item in “een gespecificeerde factuur” and “een eenvoudig bonnetje”. Use “een” before a singular noun when the specific item has not yet been identified.

gespecificeerde “gespecificeerde” means “detailed” or “itemized” here: the invoice should show its separate services. It describes “factuur” in “een gespecificeerde factuur”. Use it before a noun when you want to request or describe a breakdown into clear items.

factuur “factuur” means “invoice”, the document the guest needs for work records. In “een gespecificeerde factuur”, it is the document requested instead of a receipt. A reusable pattern is “een factuur krijgen” for receiving an invoice.

krijgen “krijgen” means “get” or “receive” in “Kan ik een gespecificeerde factuur krijgen?”. It expresses receiving the invoice from the service desk. Use “... krijgen” after a request such as “Kan ik ...” when asking to receive something.

in In “in plaats van” this exact “in” is part of the expression meaning “instead of”. Together with “plaats” and “van”, it introduces the item that will not be used: “in plaats van een eenvoudig bonnetje”. Keep the full expression “in plaats van” when making a substitution.

plaats In “in plaats van” this exact “plaats” contributes to the meaning “instead of”, rather than referring to a physical place. The expression contrasts “een gespecificeerde factuur” with “een eenvoudig bonnetje”. Use the complete pattern “X in plaats van Y” to choose X instead of Y.

van In “in plaats van” this exact “van” completes the expression meaning “instead of”. It introduces the alternative that is being replaced, “een eenvoudig bonnetje”. Use “in plaats van” before a noun or another option when making a substitution.

eenvoudig “eenvoudig” means “simple” in “een eenvoudig bonnetje”. It describes the receipt as lacking the requested detailed breakdown. Use it before a noun when describing something as uncomplicated or basic, when that meaning fits the context.

bonnetje “bonnetje” means “receipt” here, the simple document the speaker does not want instead of an invoice. It appears in “een eenvoudig bonnetje”. Use “bonnetje” when referring to a receipt in an everyday service or purchase situation.

er In “Ik kan er een maken”, “er” refers to the requested invoice without repeating “factuur”. Together with “een” and “maken”, the phrase means “make one”. Use “er ... een” when referring back to an item that has already been mentioned.

maken “maken” means “make” or “prepare” in “Ik kan er een maken”. Here it describes preparing the requested invoice. A reusable pattern is “iets maken” when producing or preparing something.

Zal “Zal” means “shall” or “should” in the question “Zal ik elke dienst apart vermelden?”. It introduces an offer or proposal about what the speaker should do. Use “Zal ik ...?” when asking whether you should perform an action.

elke “elke” means “each” or “every” and applies individually to the services in “elke dienst”. It shows that the speaker is considering the services one by one. Use “elke” before a singular noun when referring to every item individually.

dienst “dienst” means “service” in the invoice context. In “elke dienst”, it refers to each chargeable service that may be listed separately. Use “dienst” for a service provided by a business or organization.

apart “apart” means “separately” in “elke dienst apart vermelden”. It indicates that each service should have its own distinct listing. Use “apart” with an action when items need to be handled or shown separately.

vermelden “vermelden” means “list” or “state” in “elke dienst apart vermelden”. It describes putting each service clearly on the invoice. Use “iets vermelden” when recording or stating information in a document.

Het “Het” means “it” in “Het is voor mijn administratie op het werk”. It refers to the invoice or document being discussed. Use “het” to refer back to this document or situation when the context makes the reference clear.

is “is” means “is” and links the document to its purpose in “Het is voor mijn administratie op het werk”. It states why the document is needed. Use “het is voor ...” to explain what something is intended for.

voor “voor” means “for” in “voor mijn administratie op het werk”. It introduces the purpose of the invoice. Use “voor” before a person, activity, or purpose when saying what something is intended for.

mijn “mijn” means “my” and identifies whose work records are involved. It modifies “administratie” in “mijn administratie op het werk”. Use “mijn” before a noun when referring to something belonging to or associated with you.

administratie “administratie” means “records” or “administration” here, specifically the work-related records for which the invoice is needed. It appears in “mijn administratie op het werk”. Use “administratie” when discussing the organized handling or recording of official information.

op “op” means “at” in “op het werk”, which means “at work” or “in the workplace”. It combines with “het werk” to identify the work setting. Use “op het werk” as a reusable expression for being or doing something at work.

werk “werk” means “work” in “op het werk”. Together with “op”, it identifies the workplace or work context. Use “werk” in expressions that describe employment or work activities.

dus “dus” means “so” or “therefore” and introduces the consequence of needing the invoice for work records. In “dus elke dienst moet duidelijk vermeld staan”, it explains why every service must be clear. Use “dus” to connect a reason with its result.

moet “moet” means “must” or “needs to” in “elke dienst moet duidelijk vermeld staan”. It expresses the requirement that every service be clearly listed. Use “moet” before an action or required state when something is necessary.

duidelijk “duidelijk” means “clearly” in “duidelijk vermeld staan”. It describes how the service information should appear: understandable and unambiguous. Use “duidelijk” with information or written details when they need to be easy to understand.

vermeld “vermeld” means “listed” or “stated” in “duidelijk vermeld staan”. It describes the service information as written on the invoice. The reusable expression “vermeld staan” means that information is shown or recorded in a document.

staan In “vermeld staan”, “staan” helps express that information is written or shown on the document. The full phrase “duidelijk vermeld staan” means “be clearly listed”. Use “vermeld staan” when referring to information that appears in a written document.

de “de” means “the” before the specific items “kamer”, “wasserij”, and “kamerprijs”. It points to the room, laundry, and room charge relevant to this invoice. Use “de” before a noun when referring to a specific item or category in the context.

kamer “kamer” means “room” and refers to the room charge on the invoice. It appears in “de kamer” and in the compound “kamerprijs”. Use “kamer” when discussing a room in a hotel or another building.

ontbijt “ontbijt” means “breakfast” and is one of the services to be listed on a separate invoice line. It appears in “het ontbijt”. Use “ontbijt” when referring to the morning meal or a breakfast charge.

en “en” means “and” and joins the listed items “de kamer, het ontbijt en de wasserij”. It connects the final item to the preceding items in the list. Use “en” to join words or phrases that belong to the same list.

wasserij “wasserij” means “laundry” in the list of services on the invoice. It appears in “de wasserij” as a separate item from the room and breakfast. Use “wasserij” when referring to laundry as a service or business activity.

aparte “aparte” means “separate” in “op aparte regels”. It indicates that the room, breakfast, and laundry should each have their own line. Use “apart” or “aparte” with items that should not be combined.

regels “regels” means “lines” in “op aparte regels”, referring to separate lines on the invoice. It specifies where the individual services should be shown. Use “op ... regels” when talking about information written on separate lines.

Wilt “Wilt” introduces a formal request in “Wilt u de wasservice apart van de kamerprijs vermelden?”. With “u”, it politely asks the staff member to do something. Use “Wilt u ...?” when making a formal request to one person.

u “u” means “you” in the formal request “Wilt u ... vermelden?”. It addresses the service-desk worker politely. Use “u” when speaking formally to the person you are addressing.

wasservice “wasservice” means “laundry service” and refers to the laundry charge that must be listed separately. It appears as the object of “vermelden” in “de wasservice apart van de kamerprijs vermelden”. Use this compound noun when referring to laundry provided as a service.

kamerprijs “kamerprijs” means “room charge” or “room price”. In the request, it is the charge from which the laundry service should be kept separate. Use “kamerprijs” when discussing the price charged for a room.

die “die” means “that” in “die versie”, referring back to the invoice version the speaker has just agreed to prepare. It identifies a particular version already understood from the conversation. Use “die” before a noun when pointing to a specific item that has been mentioned or is clear from context.

versie “versie” means “version” in “die versie”. It refers to the revised invoice with the requested separate details. Use “versie” when distinguishing one form or document from another.

terwijl “terwijl” means “while” and connects two actions happening during the same period in “terwijl u wacht”. It says the staff member will prepare the version during the guest’s wait. Use “terwijl” before a clause to describe an action occurring at the same time as another.

wacht “wacht” means “wait” in “terwijl u wacht”. It describes what the guest is doing while the document is being prepared. Use “wachten” or its appropriate dialogue form when telling someone to wait or describing a waiting action.

Dan “Dan” means “then” or “in that case” in “Dan kan mijn kantoor het document gemakkelijker verwerken”. It introduces the result of having the services clearly separated. Use “dan” to state what follows from a condition or previous action.

kantoor “kantoor” means “office” and refers to the workplace that will process the document. It appears in “mijn kantoor”. Use “kantoor” for an office or the people and administrative function associated with it.

document “document” means “document” and refers to the invoice being processed and submitted. It appears in “het document”. Use “document” for a written or electronic record used for an official purpose.

gemakkelijker “gemakkelijker” means “more easily” in “het document gemakkelijker verwerken”. It compares processing the clearly itemized document with processing a less clear one. Use “gemakkelijker” before an action when something can be done with less difficulty.

verwerken “verwerken” means “process” in “het document gemakkelijker verwerken”. It describes the office handling the invoice in its administrative system. Use “iets verwerken” when an office or system handles information or a document.

voeg “voeg” means “add” in “Ik voeg bovenaan ook een korte beschrijving toe”. It expresses the speaker’s action of adding information to the document. It is used together with “toe” in the separable expression “voeg ... toe”.

bovenaan “bovenaan” means “at the top” and specifies where the description will be added. In “Ik voeg bovenaan ook een korte beschrijving toe”, it refers to the top of the document. Use “bovenaan” when locating text or an item at the upper part of a page or list.

ook “ook” means “also” or “as well” in “Ik voeg bovenaan ook een korte beschrijving toe”. It shows that the description is an additional item besides the separate service lines. Use “ook” to add another person, item, or action to what has already been mentioned.

korte “korte” means “short” in “een korte beschrijving”. It describes the description as brief rather than extensive. Use it before a noun when referring to something with limited length or duration.

beschrijving “beschrijving” means “description” and refers to the short explanatory text added to the top of the document. It appears in “een korte beschrijving”. Use “beschrijving” for text that explains or identifies something.

toe In “voeg ... toe”, “toe” completes the verb meaning “add”. The full expression “Ik voeg bovenaan ook een korte beschrijving toe” means that the speaker adds a description to the document. Keep “toe” with “voeg” when using this add-something construction.

Dat “Dat” means “that” and refers to adding the short description at the top. In “Dat zou vragen moeten voorkomen”, it introduces the expected result of that action. Use “dat” to refer back to a previously mentioned action, fact, or situation.

zou “zou” means “would” or “should” in “Dat zou vragen moeten voorkomen”. It presents preventing questions as an expected or possible result rather than an absolute certainty. Use “zou” when describing a likely, intended, or conditional result.

vragen “vragen” means “questions” in “vragen moeten voorkomen”. It refers to questions that might arise when the document is submitted. Use “vragen” for requests for information or points that need clarification.

moeten “moeten” means “should” or “must” in “zou vragen moeten voorkomen”. Together with “zou”, it expresses the expected effect that the description should prevent questions. Use “moeten” before an action when describing necessity or an intended effect.

voorkomen “voorkomen” means “prevent” in “vragen moeten voorkomen”. It describes stopping questions from arising during document submission. Use “iets voorkomen” when taking an action that stops an unwanted event or problem.

wanneer “wanneer” means “when” and introduces the time at which the document is submitted. In “wanneer ik het document indien”, it connects the expected result with that future or relevant moment. Use “wanneer” before a clause to specify when something happens.

indien “indien” means “submit” in “ik het document indien”. It describes the speaker sending the document in for official processing. Use “een document indienen” when submitting a document to an office, organization, or system.

Controleer “Controleer” means “check” in the polite instruction “Controleer de gegevens”. It asks the listener to verify the information before printing. Use this form when telling someone to check details or a document.

gegevens “gegevens” means “details” or “data” in “Controleer de gegevens”. It refers to the information written on the invoice. Use “gegevens controleren” when verifying information for accuracy.

voordat “voordat” means “before” and introduces the action that must happen first: checking the details. In “voordat ik het afdruk”, it places checking before printing. Use “voordat” before a clause when one action must happen earlier than another.

afdruk “afdruk” means “print it” in “voordat ik het afdruk”, referring to printing the document. It follows “het” because the document is the item being printed. Use “iets afdrukken” when printing a document or other written material.

Grammar Points

in plaats van + zelfstandig naamwoord

In plaats van een bonnetje krijg ik een factuur.

in PLAHTS vahn un BAW-NET-yuh KRYKH ik un fak-TOOR.

Instead of a receipt, I get an invoice.

Gebruik in plaats van vóór een zelfstandig naamwoord om een alternatief aan te geven.

een + gespecificeerde + zelfstandig naamwoord

een gespecificeerde factuur

un khuh-speh-see-fee-SAYR-duh fak-TOOR

an itemized invoice

Bij een de-woord krijgt het bijvoeglijk naamwoord na een meestal de uitgang -e: gespecificeerde.

Dutch Vocabulary

administratie noun

aht-mee-nee-STRAHT-see records; administration

apart adv

uh-PART separately; separate

bonnetje noun

BAW-NET-yuh receipt

dienst noun

deensst service

duidelijk adj

DOY-duh-luk clear; clearly

eenvoudig adj

AYN-VOW-dukh simple

een eenvoudig bonnetje

factuur noun

fak-TOOR invoice

gespecificeerd adj

khuh-speh-see-fee-SAYRT detailed; itemized gespecificeerde

een gespecificeerde factuur

in plaats van prep

in PLAHTS vahn instead of

kamer noun

KAH-mur room

krijgen verb

KRY-ghun to get; to receive

vermelden verb

vur-MEL-dun to list; to mention

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

simple

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eenvoudig

invoice

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factuur

receipt

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bonnetje

to get; to receive

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krijgen