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Toen in Dutch

Here you learn the difference between toen wanneer and als in Dutch. Learn all about Dutch word order and make exercises about word order in Dutch.

Last edit: Mon Jan 20 2020TDOA > Dutch Grammar > Toen in Dutch

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Toen (conjunction)

1. One time events in the past.

  • Toen het vijf uur was, ging hij naar huis.

  • De receptie was gesloten, toen we bij het hotel arriveerden.

2. A period in the past.

  • Toen ik klein was, geloofde ik in Sinterklaas.

  • Wij gingen vaak naar het strand, toen wij nog in Italië woonden.

You never combine toen with present tense!

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