Personal Pronouns in Dutch grammar are essential to properly communicate and understand the language. These pronouns are used to refer to specific persons, things, or groups, and help articulate thoughts, ideas, and actions. Just like in English, Dutch personal pronouns can be divided into subject pronouns and object pronouns. Mastering these personal pronouns will enable language learners to build sentences and express themselves more accurately and comfortably.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with the correct Dutch personal pronoun
1. *Ik* (I) am learning Dutch.
2. Are you going to the store with *hem* (him) today?
3. *Jij* (You) are so funny.
4. Samantha is going to the park with *haar* (her).
5. *Wij* (We) are planning a trip to Amsterdam.
6. Please give the book to *mij* (me).
7. Can *jullie* (you all) help me with this problem?
8. They are waiting for *ons* (us) at the restaurant.
9. Sandra, can you give *het* (it) to me?
10. *U* (You, formal) are welcome to join us.
11. The teacher wants *hen* (them) to complete their homework.
12. Give the pen to *haar* (her), not to me.
13. My friend and *ik* (I) will visit the museum together.
14. *Zij* (She) is going to the concert with her friends.
15. Is the cat chasing *jou* (you)?
2. Are you going to the store with *hem* (him) today?
3. *Jij* (You) are so funny.
4. Samantha is going to the park with *haar* (her).
5. *Wij* (We) are planning a trip to Amsterdam.
6. Please give the book to *mij* (me).
7. Can *jullie* (you all) help me with this problem?
8. They are waiting for *ons* (us) at the restaurant.
9. Sandra, can you give *het* (it) to me?
10. *U* (You, formal) are welcome to join us.
11. The teacher wants *hen* (them) to complete their homework.
12. Give the pen to *haar* (her), not to me.
13. My friend and *ik* (I) will visit the museum together.
14. *Zij* (She) is going to the concert with her friends.
15. Is the cat chasing *jou* (you)?
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the correct Dutch personal pronoun
1. Can you give *hem* (him) the message?
2. I think *wij* (we) should go on a vacation.
3. Give *het* (it) to me, please.
4. *Zij* (They) are playing soccer in the park.
5. The teacher is talking to *jou* (you).
6. Put the letter on *haar* (her) desk.
7. Would *u* (you, formal) like some coffee?
8. *Hij* (He) is my best friend.
9. Are *jullie* (you all) going to the party tonight?
10. The store is open, but only for *ons* (us).
11. Please, give this present to *hen* (them).
12. *Ik* (I) can’t find my wallet.
13. Is *het* (it) raining outside?
14. Don’t worry about *mij* (me), I’ll be fine.
15. *Jij* (You) can do it!
2. I think *wij* (we) should go on a vacation.
3. Give *het* (it) to me, please.
4. *Zij* (They) are playing soccer in the park.
5. The teacher is talking to *jou* (you).
6. Put the letter on *haar* (her) desk.
7. Would *u* (you, formal) like some coffee?
8. *Hij* (He) is my best friend.
9. Are *jullie* (you all) going to the party tonight?
10. The store is open, but only for *ons* (us).
11. Please, give this present to *hen* (them).
12. *Ik* (I) can’t find my wallet.
13. Is *het* (it) raining outside?
14. Don’t worry about *mij* (me), I’ll be fine.
15. *Jij* (You) can do it!