Watch a real Dutch dialogue below, read the full transcript, learn the key vocabulary, and try two short exercises. In your personal lessons, we'll practice everyday office moments just like this one.
A short, natural dialogue between two colleagues — the kind of everyday moment that regular textbooks often skip.
Dutch on the left, English on the right — read it once before watching, then again while you listen.
These come up constantly in everyday office Dutch — not just in this dialogue.
Click a Dutch word, then click its English translation. Matched pairs turn green.
Click an answer for each question — you'll see right away if you got it right.
1. Mijn computermuis is _______. Ik kan hem niet vinden.
2. Heb je _______ gezocht — op je bureau, onder je laptop, in je tas?
3. Je bureau is een beetje _______ vandaag.
4. Ga je het straks _______?
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