Conjunction       Dutch               Translation Example sentence

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after                                  na                               I went to the dentist after I went to the doctor

 

although                          alhoewel                  We played well, although we lost the game.

 

as                                       omdat,                      As it was getting late, I decided to book a hotel

                                           terwijl                        I saw him as I was coming into the building.

                                           zoals                           This year, as in previous years, tickets sold quickly

 

as if                                   alsof                           It sounds as if they had a good holiday.

 

because                           omdat                        I want to work in England because I want to improve my English.

 

before                              voordat                      I went to the doctor before I went to the dentist.

 

even if                              zelfs als                     I’ll get there, even if I have to walk.

 

even/ though                 see: although 

 

if                                        indien                        If you visit me, I’ll show you some interesting sights.

 

if only                               was het maar          If only she'd listen to what he's saying, I'm sure they                                             zo dat                        could solve the problems.

 

rather than                    in plaats van            I think I'd like to stay at home this evening rather than go out.

 

since                                omdat,                       Since we've got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of 

                                                                               coffee.

                                          sinds                           I've been very busy since I came back from holiday.

 

though                            see: although 

                                          maar                           They're coming next week, though I don't know which day.

 

unless                              tenzij                          You won’t get paid for time off unless you’ve got a doctor’s note.

 

until                                 totdat                         I was up until three o'clock trying to get it,finished!

 

whether                          of                                 Whether I’ll go to the concert with you, depends on the date.

 

while                               terwijl                         My parents are going on holiday to Spain while I’m going to France with

                                                                               some friends.