present simple

ˈprɛzənt ˈsɪmpəl
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Translation of present simple from English into Dutch

Noun

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tense for habitual actions or general truths
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  • The present simple tense expresses habits and general truths clearly.De onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd drukt gewoonten en algemene waarheden duidelijk uit.
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Synonyms and analogies of present simple in English

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Examples of present simple in a sentence

  • Teachers often introduce the present simple early.

Translations of "present simple" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijdnm.

Many news headlines use the present simple for immediate and general statements.

Veel krantenkoppen gebruiken de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd voor directe en algemene mededelingen.

She always uses the present simple when describing her day-to-day activities.

Ze gebruikt altijd de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd wanneer ze haar dagelijkse bezigheden beschrijft.

We use the present simple form when talking about facts that never change.

We gebruiken de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd als we praten over feiten die nooit veranderen.

Teachers often introduce the present simple when students learn about regular events.

Docenten introduceren vaak de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd wanneer leerlingen leren over regelmatige gebeurtenissen.

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present simple: Examples and translations in context

Parents use the present simple tense when they talk about rules at home.

Ouders gebruiken de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd als ze praten over de regels thuis.

The present simple tense is used to describe daily routines and habits.

We gebruiken de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd om dagelijkse routines en gewoontes te beschrijven.

The present simple tense shows actions we do repeatedly or regularly.

De onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd geeft aan welke handelingen we herhaaldelijk of regelmatig uitvoeren.

The present simple is essential for expressing scientific facts and universal truths.

De onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd is onmisbaar om wetenschappelijke feiten en algemene waarheden uit te drukken.

When telling stories about habits, the present simple is typically the correct tense.

Als je verhalen vertelt over gewoontes, is de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd meestal de juiste tijd.

In English, the present simple expresses general truths clearly and succinctly.

In het Engels drukt de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd algemene waarheden helder en bondig uit.

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