simple present

ˈsɪmpl ˈprɛzənt
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Translation of simple present from English into Dutch

Noun

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verb tense used to express habitual or general actions
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  • In English, 'I eat' is an example of the simple present.In het Engels is 'I eat' een voorbeeld van de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd.
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Synonyms and analogies of simple present in English

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Examples of simple present in a sentence

  • Teachers often start with the simple present when teaching English.

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

Noun
onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijdnm.

The simple present clearly communicates actions happening daily or repeatedly.

De onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd maakt duidelijk dat handelingen dagelijks of herhaaldelijk plaatsvinden.

The simple present helps describe repeated actions, like jogging in the morning.

Met de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd beschrijf je herhaalde handelingen, zoals's ochtends gaan joggen.

Using the simple present, she explains how plants grow under sunlight.

Met de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd legt zij uit hoe planten groeien in het zonlicht.

Kids practice the simple present by talking about what they do at school.

Kinderen oefenen de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd door te vertellen wat ze op school doen.

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simple present: Examples and translations in context

The simple present tense is found in many story narrations about regular events.

De onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd komt veel voor in verhalende teksten over terugkerende gebeurtenissen.

Teachers often focus on the simple present when explaining daily schedules.

Leraren besteden vaak extra aandacht aan de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd wanneer ze dagindelingen uitleggen.

Children learn the simple present to talk about habits and routines clearly.

Kinderen leren de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd om duidelijk over gewoontes en dagelijkse routines te praten.

You use the simple present when discussing hobbies and things you do every week.

Je gebruikt de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd wanneer je praat over hobby's en dingen die je elke week doet.

The present progressive often contrasts with the simple present in English usage.

De duurvorm wordt in het Engels vaak tegenover de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd gezet.

In English, the simple present shows facts that are always true.

In het Engels gebruik je de onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd voor feiten die altijd waar zijn.

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