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Dialogue

Ik wil graag een studieruimte reserveren voor een groepsproject.

ik vil KHRAHKH uhn STEW-dee-ROYM-tuh reh-zehr-VEER-uhn vohr uhn KHROOPS-proh-YEKT. I'd like to reserve a study room for a group project.

Hoe groot moet de ruimte zijn?

hoo KHROHT moht duh ROYM-tuh zine? What size room do you need?

Wanneer wil je die gebruiken?

vahn-NAIR vil yuh dee khuh-BROY-kuhn? When do you want to use it?

We hebben vanmiddag een rustige studieruimte nodig voor vier mensen.

vuh HEB-uhn vahn-mih-DAHKH uhn RUHS-tuh STEW-dee-ROYM-tuh NOH-dikh vohr veer MEN-suhn. We need a quiet room this afternoon for four people.

Er is vanmiddag één beschikbaar voor twee uur.

air iss vahn-mih-DAHKH ayn beh-SKHIK-bahr vohr tvay oor. There is one available for two hours this afternoon.

Dat geeft ons genoeg tijd om de dia's te bekijken en te beslissen wie elk deel zal presenteren.

daht KHAYFT ons khuh-NOOKH tite om duh DEE-ahs tuh buh-KY-kuhn en tuh buh-SLISS-uhn vee elk dayl zahl preh-zuhn-TAIR-uhn. That gives us enough time to review the slides and decide who will present each part.

Ik zet de reservering op je bibliotheekaccount.

ik zet duh reh-zehr-VEER-ing op yuh bee-blee-oh-TAKE-ah-KOWNT. I'll reserve it under your library account.

Je kunt online annuleren als de plannen veranderen.

yuh koont on-LINE ah-nuh-LAIR-uhn als duh PLAH-nuhn vuh-AN-duh-ruh. You can cancel online if plans change.

Halen we de sleutel bij deze balie op?

HAH-luhn vuh duh SLUH-tuhl by DAY-zuh BAH-lee op? Do we pick up the key at this desk?

Haal hem hier op en breng hem daarna terug voordat de volgende reservering begint.

HAHL um heer op en breng um DAHR-nah truhkh vohr-DAHT duh VOL-khuhn-duh reh-zehr-VEER-ing buh-KHAYNT. Pick it up here, then return it before the next booking starts.

We houden de ruimte schoon en gaan op tijd weg.

vuh HOU-dun duh ROYM-tuh skhohn en khahn op TITE vakh. We'll keep the room clean and leave on time.

Zo kan de volgende groep beginnen zonder te wachten.

zoh kahn duh VOL-khuhn-duh KHROOP buh-KHAY-nuhn zon-duhr tuh VAKH-tuhn. That way, the next group can start without waiting.

Word by Word

Ik "Ik" means "I" and is the subject expressing the speaker's own wish in "Ik wil graag...". Use it before a verb when talking about your own action or intention.

wil "wil" expresses want in "Ik wil graag een studieruimte reserveren". With an infinitive after it, it states what the speaker wants to do; "Ik wil..." is useful when making a request or stating an intention.

graag "graag" makes "Ik wil..." sound like "I would like..." rather than a blunt statement of want. It commonly follows "wil" when making a polite request, as in "Ik wil graag...".

een "een" means "a" or "an" before the nonspecific singular noun "studieruimte". Use it before one item when the listener does not need a previously identified specific item.

studieruimte "studieruimte" means "study room" and is the room the speaker wants to reserve. It can be used as the object of a verb, as in "een studieruimte reserveren", when arranging a place for study.

reserveren "reserveren" means "to reserve" and names the action the speaker wants to carry out. It follows "wil" in "Ik wil graag een studieruimte reserveren"; use it for booking a room, seat, or other available place.

voor "voor" means "for" and introduces the purpose of the room in "voor een groepsproject". Use "voor" before a noun to say who or what something is intended for.

groepsproject "groepsproject" means "group project" and identifies the activity for which the room is needed. It can follow "voor" to name the purpose of a reservation or another resource.

Hoe "Hoe" means "how" in the question "Hoe groot moet de ruimte zijn?" and asks about the degree or size of something. Use "Hoe" with an adjective when asking how large, difficult, long, or similar something is.

groot "groot" describes the size of the room in "Hoe groot moet de ruimte zijn?". The pattern "Hoe groot..." is useful when asking for the required size of a room, object, or place.

moet "moet" expresses what is required in "Hoe groot moet de ruimte zijn?". Here it asks what size the room needs to be; use it with an infinitive or with "zijn" to ask about a requirement.

de "de" means "the" before the specific room in "de ruimte". Use it when the noun refers to an identified or contextually known thing, such as the room being discussed.

ruimte "ruimte" means "room" or "space" and refers here to the study room being reserved. It can be used after "de" when discussing a specific space, as in "de ruimte".

zijn "zijn" means "be" and completes the question about the room's required size in "Hoe groot moet de ruimte zijn?". It is useful after a description when asking what something needs to be like.

Wanneer "Wanneer" means "when" and asks for the time of using the room in "Wanneer wil je die gebruiken?". Use it at the start of a question about when an action will happen.

je "je" means "you" here and is the person who wants to use the room. Use it as the subject before a verb when addressing one person informally.

die "die" means "it" or "that one" in "Wanneer wil je die gebruiken?" and refers back to the room already mentioned. Use it to avoid repeating a previously identified noun when referring to that item.

gebruiken "gebruiken" means "to use" and describes what the listener wants to do with the room. It follows "wil" in "wil je die gebruiken"; the reusable pattern is "iets gebruiken" for using an object, place, or resource.

We "We" means "we" and is the subject representing the speaker and the other group members. Use it before a verb when describing an action or need shared by several people.

hebben "hebben" means "have" in form, but "We hebben ... nodig" means "we need..." in this dialogue. Use the pattern "iets nodig hebben" when saying that something is necessary.

vanmiddag "vanmiddag" means "this afternoon" and specifies when the group needs the room. It is a time expression that can be placed with a sentence about an appointment, plan, or activity.

rustige "rustige" means "quiet" and describes the study room the group needs. It appears before "studieruimte" in "een rustige studieruimte"; use the pattern adjective plus noun to describe a place.

nodig "nodig" means "needed" in "We hebben vanmiddag een rustige studieruimte nodig". Together with "hebben", it expresses a need; use "iets nodig hebben" when requesting or identifying something necessary.

mensen "mensen" means "people" and specifies how many users need the room in "voor vier mensen". It commonly follows a number when stating how many people are involved in an activity.

Er "Er" introduces the existence of an available room in "Er is vanmiddag één beschikbaar". Use "Er is..." when presenting that one thing exists or is available.

is "is" means "is" and states the availability of the room introduced by "Er". The pattern "Er is..." is useful when telling someone that a place, option, or item exists.

beschikbaar "beschikbaar" means "available" and describes the room that can be used this afternoon. Use it with "zijn" to report whether a room, seat, or appointment is free.

uur "uur" means "hour" and measures the reservation's duration in "twee uur". Use a number plus "uur" when stating how long an activity or booking lasts.

Dat "Dat" means "that" and refers to the two-hour availability just mentioned in "Dat geeft ons genoeg tijd...". Use it as a subject when drawing a conclusion from a previous fact or situation.

geeft "geeft" expresses that something provides or gives in "Dat geeft ons genoeg tijd". Here the available time provides enough time for the group; use the pattern "iets geeft iemand tijd" when describing what allows someone enough time.

ons "ons" means "us" and identifies the people who receive enough time in "geeft ons genoeg tijd". It can follow a verb when the action benefits or affects the speaker together with others.

genoeg "genoeg" means "enough" and describes the sufficient amount of time in "genoeg tijd". Use it before a noun to say that the amount is sufficient for a task or plan.

tijd "tijd" means "time" and is the resource available for reviewing and deciding. The phrase "genoeg tijd om..." is useful when saying that there is sufficient time to do something.

om "om" begins the purpose phrase "om de dia's te bekijken en te beslissen". Use "om ... te" with an infinitive to explain what available time or another resource will be used for.

dia's "dia's" means "slides" and is the object the group will review. It can follow a verb such as "bekijken" when discussing presentation material.

te "te" marks the infinitives in the purpose phrase "om de dia's te bekijken en te beslissen". Use it in the pattern "om ... te + infinitive" when explaining the purpose of an action.

bekijken "bekijken" means "to look at" or "to review" and describes examining the slides. It follows "te" in "te bekijken"; use the pattern "iets bekijken" for reviewing a document, image, or presentation.

en "en" means "and" and connects the two planned activities, reviewing the slides and deciding who presents. Use it to join words, phrases, or actions that belong together.

beslissen "beslissen" means "to decide" and names the second activity in "te bekijken en te beslissen". It can introduce the decision's content, as in "beslissen wie...", when a group is choosing between responsibilities.

wie "wie" means "who" and introduces the question of which person will present each part in "wie elk deel zal presenteren". Use it after verbs such as "beslissen" when the decision concerns a person.

elk "elk" means "each" and shows that the presentation is divided part by part in "elk deel". Use "elk" before a singular noun when referring to every individual item in a set.

deel "deel" means "part" and refers to one section of the presentation. The phrase "elk deel" is useful when dividing a task, presentation, or project into separate sections.

zal "zal" expresses what will happen in "zal presenteren". It introduces the future or expected action of presenting; use the pattern "zal + infinitive" when describing a planned action.

presenteren "presenteren" means "to present" and describes delivering a section of the slides. It follows "zal" in "zal presenteren"; use "iets presenteren" when presenting information, a project, or a section.

zet "zet" means "puts" or "sets" in "Ik zet de reservering op je bibliotheekaccount". Here it describes recording the reservation on an account; the pattern "iets op een account zetten" is useful for registering something under an account.

reservering "reservering" means "reservation" and is the booking being recorded on the library account. It can be used as the object of a verb in practical situations involving making, changing, or cancelling a booking.

op "op" means "on" or "under" in "op je bibliotheekaccount" and indicates where the reservation is recorded. Use "iets op een account zetten" when assigning or registering something to an account.

bibliotheekaccount "bibliotheekaccount" means "library account" and identifies the account under which the reservation is registered. It can follow "op" when explaining where a library booking or service is recorded.

kunt "kunt" means "can" in "Je kunt online annuleren" and expresses that the listener has the option or ability to cancel. Use "je kunt + infinitive" when telling someone what they are able or allowed to do.

online "online" means "online" and specifies how the cancellation can be made. It can be placed with an action such as "online annuleren" when a service is handled through a website or app.

annuleren "annuleren" means "to cancel" and is the action available to the listener if plans change. It follows "kunt" in "Je kunt online annuleren"; use "een reservering annuleren" when cancelling a booking.

als "als" means "if" and introduces the condition "als de plannen veranderen". Use "als" before a clause when explaining the condition under which an action should or may happen.

plannen "plannen" means "plans" and is the subject of the condition in "als de plannen veranderen". It is useful when discussing arrangements that may remain the same or change.

veranderen "veranderen" means "to change" and describes what may happen to the plans. It appears after "de plannen" in the conditional clause; use it when an arrangement, situation, or detail becomes different.

Halen "Halen" means "pick up" in the question "Halen we de sleutel bij deze balie op?". Together with the later "op", it forms the split action of picking something up; use this question pattern when asking where to collect an item.

sleutel "sleutel" means "key" and is the item the group will collect at the desk. It can be used after a verb such as "ophalen" when asking about collecting a key.

bij "bij" means "at" or "by" in "bij deze balie" and identifies the location where the key can be collected. Use "bij" before a place or service desk when saying where an action takes place.

deze "deze" means "this" and points to the particular desk in "deze balie". Use it before a noun when identifying one nearby or clearly selected item.

balie "balie" means "desk" or "counter" and refers to the library service desk. It is useful after "bij" when naming the place where people receive help or collect something.

Haal "Haal" gives the instruction to pick something up in "Haal hem hier op". Together with the later "op", it forms the split command; use "Haal ... op" with an object when telling someone to collect an item.

hem "hem" means "it" here and refers back to the key in "Haal hem hier op". Use it as the object pronoun when the item has already been identified and does not need to be repeated.

hier "hier" means "here" and tells the listener where to pick up the key. Use it to point to the speaker's current location or the place just indicated.

breng "breng" gives the instruction to bring or return something in "breng hem daarna terug". Together with the later "terug", it expresses returning the item; use this command when telling someone to take an item back.

daarna "daarna" means "afterwards" and orders the return after the key has been picked up. Use it to connect two actions and show that the second one happens later.

terug "terug" means "back" in "breng hem daarna terug" and completes the idea of returning the key. It is useful with an action of bringing or taking something back to its earlier place.

voordat "voordat" means "before" and introduces the deadline in "voordat de volgende reservering begint". Use it before a clause when one action must happen earlier than another.

volgende "volgende" means "next" and describes the reservation that comes after the current one. Use it before a noun to identify the following appointment, group, or event.

begint "begint" means "starts" or "begins" and describes when the next reservation starts. It is useful when referring to the beginning of a booking, class, meeting, or other scheduled event.

houden "houden" means "keep" in "We houden de ruimte schoon". With an object and an adjective, it expresses maintaining something in a condition; use "iets schoon houden" when promising to keep a place clean.

schoon "schoon" means "clean" and describes the condition the group will maintain for the room. In "de ruimte schoon houden", it states the condition in which the room should remain.

gaan "gaan" means "go" in "We gaan op tijd weg" and contributes to the meaning "leave" together with the later "weg". Use this pattern when saying that people will depart from a place.

weg "weg" means "away" in "gaan ... weg" and completes the idea of leaving the room. It commonly combines with "gaan" when describing departure from a place.

Zo "Zo" means "that way" in "Zo kan de volgende groep beginnen" and introduces the result of leaving on time. Use it to explain how a preceding action makes a later result possible.

kan "kan" means "can" and expresses possibility in "kan de volgende groep beginnen". Use "kan + infinitive" when saying that a person or group is able or allowed to do something.

groep "groep" means "group" and is the group that can start after the room is vacated. It can be used as the subject when talking about several people acting together.

beginnen "beginnen" means "to start" or "to begin" and describes the next group's first action in the room. It follows "kan" in "kan de volgende groep beginnen"; use it when an activity, meeting, or group starts.

zonder "zonder" means "without" and introduces the avoided action in "zonder te wachten". Use "zonder te + infinitive" to say that something happens while an action is not performed.

wachten "wachten" means "to wait" and is the action the next group does not need to perform. It follows "te" after "zonder"; in other contexts, the common pattern is "op iemand of iets wachten".

Grammar Points

de rustige studieruimte

De rustige studieruimte is beschikbaar.

duh RUHS-tuh STEW-dee-ROYM-tuh iss beh-SKHIK-bahr.

The quiet study room is available.

Before a definite singular noun, an adjective usually takes -e: rustig becomes rustige.

voordat + werkwoord achteraan

Voordat het groepsproject begint, reserveren we een studieruimte.

vohr-DAHT ut KHROOPS-proh-YEKT buh-KHAYNT, reh-zehr-VEER-uhn vuh uhn STEW-dee-ROYM-tuh.

Before the group project begins, we reserve a study room.

In a clause introduced by voordat, the conjugated verb moves to the end.

Dutch Vocabulary

beschikbaar adj

buh-SKHIK-bahr available

genoeg det

khuh-NOOKH enough

Dat geeft ons genoeg tijd.

graag adv

KHRAHKH gladly; would like to

Ik wil graag een studieruimte reserveren.

groepsproject noun

KHROOPS-proh-YEKT group project

groot adj

KHROHT large; big

Hoe groot moet de ruimte zijn?

nodig hebben phrase

NOH-dikh HEB-uhn to need

We hebben een rustige studieruimte nodig.

reserveren verb

reh-zehr-VEER-uhn to reserve

ruimte noun

ROYM-tuh room; space

rustig adj

RUHS-tikh quiet; calm rustige

studieruimte noun

STEW-dee-ROYM-tuh study room

tijd noun

TITE time

vanmiddag adv

vahn-mih-DAHKH this afternoon

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

What size room do you need?

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Hoe groot moet de ruimte zijn?

When do you want to use it?

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Wanneer wil je die gebruiken?

Spelling

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large; big

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groot

gladly; would like to

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graag

study room

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studieruimte

to reserve

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reserveren