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In Nederland fietsen veel mensen elke dag naar hun werk.
In the Netherlands, many people cycle to work every day.
Zelfs als het regent, blijft de fiets vaak de snelste keuze.
Even when it rains, the bike often remains the fastest choice.
Daarom zijn fietspaden een belangrijk deel van de stad.
That is why bike paths are an important part of the city.
Je merkt pas hoe handig dat is als je hier woont.
You only notice how convenient that is once you live here.
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AI tutorTry this sentence using “omdat”. Remember to keep the verb at the end.
youIk fiets naar mijn werk omdat het sneller is.
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In Nederland fietsen veel mensen naar hun werk.Many people in the Netherlands cycle to work.
Zelfs als het regent, blijft de fiets favoriet.Even when it rains, the bike stays the favourite.
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fietsenblijfthandig
handigadjective

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Why are bike paths important in Dutch cities?
So many people can cycle every day✓
Because cars are not allowed
Because it never rains there
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“Ik fiets naar mijn werk.”
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Ik fiets elke dag omdat het handig is
AI tutorNice — natural, correct Dutch. You could add “en sneller” to say why.
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