How to use ER with indefinite subject in Dutch - Part One

The use of ER in Dutch is tricky because it has 5 different cases and rules that you need to know, in case you want to check a compilation here you can have an overview of the use of ER in dutch

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Er + indefinite subject 
Er introduces an indefinite subject and announces whether the subject is there or not. It is very similar to the english there are/there is.
  • Er staat een boom in de tuin. 
  • Er zijn geen mensen op het strand. 
  • Er staan drie kopjes in het kastje. 
  • Er lopen een paar honden door het park.
  • Er is een licht aan.
If the subject is definite, you don't use this form or er.
  • De boom staat in de tuin.
  • De mensen zijn niet op het strand.
  • De drie kopjes staan in het kastje.
  • De honden lopen door het park.
  • Het licht is aan.
Do you want to know more about er? Then take a look at the second type of ER.
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