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English - Dutch
Whose
huz
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
wiens, van wie
Whose meanings in Dutch
wiens
Example:
Whose book is this?
Wiens boek is dit?
I met a woman whose son is a doctor.
Ik ontmoette een vrouw wiens zoon een dokter is.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate possession or association, often in questions or relative clauses.
Note: In Dutch, 'wiens' is used for masculine singular nouns. For feminine or plural nouns, 'van wie' is often used instead.
van wie
Example:
Whose idea was it to go there?
Van wie was het idee om daarheen te gaan?
I wonder whose car that is.
Ik vraag me af van wie die auto is.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday speech when referring to possession, especially when the owner is unknown.
Note: 'Van wie' is more commonly used in conversational Dutch and is suitable for all genders.
Whose's synonyms
whose
Used to indicate possession or ownership by asking about the person or thing that something belongs to.
Example: The man whose car was stolen reported it to the police.
Note:
of whom
A more formal way to express possession or ownership by indicating the person something belongs to.
Example: The student, of whom the teacher was proud, received an award.
Note: Formal usage compared to 'whose'.
belonging to whom
A more direct way to inquire about possession or ownership.
Example: The keys belonging to whom?
Note: More direct and less common than 'whose'.
Whose expressions, common phrases
whose fault is it
This phrase is used to inquire about the responsibility or blame for a particular situation.
Example: Whose fault is it that the project failed?
Note: The phrase 'whose fault is it' specifically focuses on assigning responsibility, whereas 'whose' on its own simply asks about possession.
whose idea was it
This phrase is used to question the originator of a particular concept or plan.
Example: Whose idea was it to have a team-building exercise?
Note: The phrase 'whose idea was it' delves into the creator of an idea, whereas 'whose' alone asks about ownership.
whose turn is it
This phrase is used to ask about the order or sequence in which individuals are expected to perform a certain action.
Example: Whose turn is it to present next?
Note: The phrase 'whose turn is it' focuses on the order of actions, while 'whose' by itself asks about possession.
whose side are you on
This phrase is used to question someone's loyalty or allegiance in a conflict or disagreement.
Example: Whose side are you on in this argument?
Note: The phrase 'whose side are you on' inquires about support or loyalty, whereas 'whose' alone asks about possession.
whose shirt is this
This phrase is used to inquire about the ownership or identity of an object.
Example: Whose shirt is this lying on the floor?
Note: The phrase 'whose shirt is this' specifically asks about ownership of an object, while 'whose' on its own asks about possession in general.
Whose everyday (slang) expressions
Whose mans
Used to refer to someone's friend or associate.
Example: Whose mans is this? He's acting wild.
Note: The word 'mans' is a slang term that is colloquially used to refer to a person or friend in a casual manner.
Whose line is it anyway?
Used to describe a situation where things are unpredictable or nonsensical.
Example: I have no idea what he's saying, it's like Whose Line Is It Anyway up in here.
Note: The phrase 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' is a reference to the improvisational comedy show, drawing a parallel to a situation lacking structure or predictability.
Whose up?
Used to inquire who is available or interested in doing something.
Example: I'm bored, whose up for grabbing some food?
Note: The word 'up' is added for emphasis and informality to ask who is willing to participate.
Whose girl is that?
Used to inquire about the relationship status or ownership of a female.
Example: Whose girl is that over there, she's cute.
Note: The term 'girl' is used informally to refer to a female.
Whose mans is this?
Used to question the association or responsibility for someone's behavior.
Example: Look at this guy dancing, whose mans is this?
Note: Similar to 'Whose mans,' this phrase specifically questions the responsibility for an individual's actions.
Whose bag is this?
Used to ask about the ownership of an item.
Example: Hey, whose bag is this in the hallway?
Note: The term 'bag' is colloquially used to refer to any object or possession.
Whose - Examples
Whose book is this?
Van wie is dit boek?
The man whose car was stolen reported it to the police.
De man wiens auto gestolen was, heeft het bij de politie gemeld.
Whose idea was it to go to the beach?
Van wie was het idee om naar het strand te gaan?
Whose grammar
Whose - Determiner (Determiner) / Possessive wh-pronoun (Possessive wh-pronoun)
Lemma: whose
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
whose Contains 1 syllables: whose
Phonetic transcription: ˈhüz
whose , ˈhüz (The red syllable is stressed)
Whose - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
whose: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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