Dutch · Grammar & Function Words
en
and
Beginnerconjunction
Definition
Used to connect words or clauses.
Example
Ik eet brood en kaas.
I eat bread and cheese.
Etymology
'En' comes from the Old Dutch 'enda,' used to connect words or clauses. It has retained this function through Dutch linguistic history.
How & Where It’s Used
'En' is used in both spoken and written language across all registers to connect ideas, making it a fundamental conjunction in Dutch grammar.