At the Supermarket

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Uses the preposition 'naar' for direction.

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Diminutive is 'het winkelmandje'.

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Also commonly called 'karretje' (het).

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Plural takes an apostrophe before the 's'.

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Uses polite form 'u' from the cashier.

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Common phrase 'in de aanbieding' means on sale.

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Often asked as 'Hoeveel kost dit?' instead.

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Supermarket plastic bags usually cost extra.

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Mass noun, does not have a standard plural.

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Cash is less common than debit cards in the Netherlands.

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Diminutive is 'het broodje' (roll/sandwich).

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Common gender mass noun.

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Plural refers to different types of cheese.

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Plural can also be 'appelen'.

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Usually bought by weight or piece.

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Often used collectively in singular.

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Neuter mass noun.

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'Fles' is feminine/common (de fles).

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'Liggen' is used for flat or packaged goods on shelves.

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Regular verb: kopen - kocht - gekocht.

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Regular verb: betalen - betaalde - betaald.

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Usually used in 3rd person singular 'kost' or plural 'kosten'.

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Takes a direct object without a preposition in Dutch.

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Antonym is 'goedkoop' (cheap).

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Compound adjective from 'goed' and 'koop'.