Dutch Word of the Day
moeten
/MOE-ten/ • verb — 30th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to have to; must
Examples
- Ik MOEten naar school gaan.
(I have to go to school.) - Je MOEten je huiswerk maken.
(You must do your homework.) - Zij MOEten op tijd komen.
(They have to arrive on time.)
Synonyms
- dienen
- verplicht zijn
This word is commonly used to indicate necessity or obligation in both spoken and written Dutch.
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