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Beginner · scenario 43 of 84

Ask about someone's children

Politely ask an acquaintance if they have any kids.

The situation You're chatting with an acquaintance. Ask if they have any children.

The dialogue

Heb je kinderen?
Do you have children?
Ja, ik heb een zoon en een dochter.
Yes, I have a son and a daughter.
Wat leuk! Hoe oud zijn ze?
How nice! How old are they?
Ze zijn vier en zes jaar oud. En jij?
They are four and six years old. And you?
Nee, ik heb geen kinderen.
No, I don't have children.

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